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Who is Mason Heintschel? Meet Pitt's freshman QB leading darkhorse ACC contender

The Pitt Panthers have emerged as a dark horse contender for both the ACC and College Football Playoff. In head coach Pat Narduzzi's 11th season with the Panthers, Pitt is 7-2, and tied for first place in the ACC.

One of the surprise stars on the team is quarterback Mason Heintschel, Pitt's true freshman signal-caller. Although Heintschel didn’t start immediately for the Panthers at the beginning of the season, he’s a big reason for Pitt's success.

Let's take a closer look at Heintschel, including his recruiting background, journey to Pitt and more.

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Who is Mason Heintschel?

Heintschel, a true freshman, burst onto the scene in early October.

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