Pitt dominates Bucknell with 59-0 win behind Heintschel's six touchdown passes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Mason Heintschel led Pittsburgh to a resounding 59-0 victory over Bucknell on September 26, 2026, throwing for 403 yards and six touchdowns in just over two quarters. Pittsburgh scored on its first five drives and tallied a total of 766 yards. Alongside Heintschel, backups Holden Geriner and Corey Dailey each contributed touchdown passes. The Panthers' next challenge will be against Virginia Tech, while Bucknell will take a break before facing Georgetown on October 10.
- •Pitt scored on its first five drives against Bucknell.
- •Heintschel completed 29 of 37 passes for 403 yards.
- •Pitt set a program record with eight total touchdown passes.
- •Bucknell struggled offensively, finishing with under 100 yards until late.
- •Pitt's next game is against Virginia Tech on Friday.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Heintschel passes for 6 touchdowns as Pitt improves to 4-0 with 59-0 win over Bucknell
"Mason Heintschel passed for 403 yards and six touchdowns, and Pittsburgh remained perfect by rolling past Bucknell 59-0 on Saturday. The Panthers (4-0) reached the end zone on each of their first five drives, as Heintschel spread the ball around on an afternoon that Pitt tried to fine-tune some things before heading into the teeth of its ACC schedule. Heintschel completed 29 of 37 in just over two quarters of work.
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