ACC QB Breaks Conference Record That Stood for Nearly 3 Decades
An ACC quarterback broke the conference record for most touchdown passes in a game with seven touchdowns on Saturday.
Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel shattered a conference record that had stood for nearly three decades in the Panthers' 59-14 rout over Miami (OH) on Saturday. The sophomore from Oregon, Ohio, completed 31 of 41 passes for 453 yards and seven touchdowns, setting the ACC single-game record with his seven touchdown passes. He became the first FBS quarterback to achieve over 450 passing yards and seven touchdown passes without an interception since LSU's Joe Burrow accomplished the feat for the Tigers in 2019.
This accomplishment marks a notable achievement, as Heintschel joins a prestigious list of NFL quarterbacks who have joined Dan Ellis in 1999 in sharing this record. Heintschel's seven touchdown passes each went to a different receiver, a testament to his accuracy and playmaking ability. His performance earned praise from coach Pat Narduzzi, who likened Heintschel to a "little magician" behind the scenes.
Heintschel's six touchdown passes in the 2025 season so far, alongside 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions, position him for a promising second season with the Panthers. The Panthers will next host UCF in Week 2.
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