Pittsburgh’s unbeaten run continued with a dramatic 35-33 win over Virginia Tech on Friday, but the victory came at a significant cost for the Panthers.
The 19-year-old quarterback stayed down for some time before eventually leaving the field with assistance from two members of Pittsburgh’s medical team. Greiner completed 8 of 12 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown as the Panthers improved to 5-0. Heintschel’s performances played a major role in Pittsburgh averaging 38.4 points per game, a mark that ranked 30th nationally. 24, is the only remaining ranked opponent on their regular-season schedule. The Panthers could also break into the AP Top 25 this week. With their offense now facing a major change, Pittsburgh will likely rely even more heavily on a defense that has allowed just 13.4 points per game, good for 18th nationally.
He was taken to the locker room and did not return to action. The result kept Pittsburgh unbeaten and strengthened its position in the ACC Championship race. Pittsburgh has established itself as a team to watch in the ACC and has started to generate attention in the College Football Playoff picture. Miami, scheduled to host the Panthers on Oct.
The team learned Saturday that starting quarterback Mason Heintschel will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury during the win, according to CBS’ Matt Zenitz.
