Pittsburgh: Heintschel ties Pitt record with 7 TD passes in win.
Pittsburgh · Miami (Ohio)"We came out and executed," Heintschel said. "I'm just proud of our guys, and I think everybody did a really great job with their preparation."
His touchdown throws went to seven different receivers during his first season-opening start. "It's never by design, but I'm glad we were able to share the wealth," Heintschel said.
"At least eight different guys scored, and you can't complain about that." Pitt scored on its first three possessions and outgained Miami 219-15 in the first quarter, as the RedHawks failed to pick up a first down on three possessions.
The Panthers converted all four third-down plays during their first three possessions en route to an early 21-0 lead. Heintschel threw first-quarter touchdowns to Malik Knight and Ja'Kyrian Turner .
KEY POINTS
- Heintschel ties Pitt record with 7 TD passes in win.
- Sophomore Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record, and Pittsburgh rolled to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
- Heintschel, a true sophomore, equaled the school record set by Pete Gonzalez against Rutgers on Oct. 25, 1997.
- Heintschel, who won the job midway through the season last year, completed 31 of 41 passes for 453 yards.