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Former Clay quarterback, Pitt star Heintschel out for season with torn ACL

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Former standout Clay quarterback Mason Heintschel, who had developed into a rising star as a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, is out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL.

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Triblive
Reports: Pitt QB Mason Heintschel out for season with torn ACL (opens Triblive)
Published Oct 3, 2026
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Pitt sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel will miss the remainder of the 2026 season with an ACL tear, according to multiple national reports.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel's season is over after tearing the ACL in his right knee (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 3, 2026
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Pittsburgh sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel is out for the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee against Virginia Tech. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi announced the news about 24 hours after Heintschel was injured during the second half of the 35-33 victory
Toledo Blade
Former Clay quarterback, Pitt star Heintschel out for season with torn ACL (opens Toledo Blade)
Published Oct 5, 2026
Toledo Blade's feed description
Former standout Clay quarterback Mason Heintschel, who had developed into a rising star as a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, is out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL.