# University of Pittsburgh football season developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-pittsburgh-football-season-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-03T04:52:51.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The University of Pittsburgh football team secured a 35-33 road victory against Virginia Tech, improving their season record to 5-0. Following the win, the Panthers entered the national rankings, appearing at No. 25 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 24 in the AFCA Coaches Poll.

Head coach Pat Narduzzi criticized poll voters regarding the team's standing, stating, “We got a hell of a football team,” and suggesting that if voters “wake their (butts) up, they might figure that out.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Pitt football earns national rankings after victory over Virginia Tech

After a 35-33 win over Virginia Tech, Pitt football earned national rankings in the AP and Coaches polls despite losing starting quarterback Mason Heintschel to a season-ending ACL injury.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pitt-football-earns-national-rankings-after-victory-over-virginia-tech

### 2026-10-02: Pitt QB Mason Heintschel ruled out for season with ACL tear

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel is out for the season with a torn ACL following a win over Virginia Tech. Separately, Tennessee utilized sophomore George MacIntyre to secure a victory against Auburn.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-football-players-face-significant-injuries-in-recent-matchups

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