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‘Must game’ semantics aside, rested and healed Pitt on a collision course with Notre Dame

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen6 hours agoEHansenND
Mason Heintschel
Pittsburgh freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) has been at the center of the Panther's playoff push. John Hefti/Imagn Images

AP No. 23 Pitt enters its clash with No. 9 Notre Dame rested, healthy, and confident — led by breakout freshman QB Mason Heintschel and a top-10 passing attack. With ESPN’s College GameDay on site and ACC title hopes alive, the Panthers believe their playoff dream is still very real.

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