Pitt: Playoff Darkhorse? 👀 Since making a change at quarterback, the Panthers are 4-0 and are winning by an average of 20.0 points per game. Mason Heintschel (4 starts): • 65.1% completion percentage • 1,329 total yards • 10 total touchdowns Last week against NC State, Heinstchel threw for 423 yards and 3 TDs. He broke the Pitt record for passing yards by a freshman in a single game, and became the first ACC freshman to throw for 400+ yards and 3+ TDs in a game since 1995. They’re currently 6-2, have just one ACC loss to Louisville, and are 3rd in ACC standings. In both of their losses they led by double digits, and had Heintschel been the starting QB there’s a decent likelihood they’re 8-0 and perceived completely different. Their remaining schedule: at Stanford #12 Notre Dame at #8 Georgia Tech #10 Miami The Panthers could spoil multiple teams’ CFP hopes and potentially work their way into the conversation with a couple upset victories.