Coverage dated October 3, 2026

If Mason Heintschel remains sidelined, Pitt backup QB Holden Geriner is ready to ‘lead this team’

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BLACKSBURG, Va. — Holden Geriner was under no illusions as to what his role would be at Pitt when he opted to transfer from Texas State this past offseason.

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    As Pitt braces for news on injured QB Mason Heintschel, backup Holden Geriner prepares to step up (opens Triblive)

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    BLACKSBURG, Va. — Holden Geriner was under no illusions as to what his role would be at Pitt when he opted to transfer from Texas State this past offseason.

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