Pitt dominates Bucknell with 59-0 win behind Heintschel's six touchdown passes

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Pitt dominates Bucknell with 59-0 win behind Heintschel's six touchdown passes
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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.

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  • •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.
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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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