Pitt Routs Boston College, QB Heintschel Shines

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Heintschel led Pittsburgh to a 48-7 victory against Boston College on Saturday. The true freshman threw for four touchdowns in his first career start, replacing Eli Holstein. Pitt scored five times in the first half, building a 31-0 lead. Kenny Johnson caught nine passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. Juelz Goff and Ja’Kyrian Turner added rushing scores. Boston College, known for its passing attack, struggled with only 136 yards of total offense until a late scoring drive. The Eagles suffered their fourth straight loss, while Pitt snapped a seven-game losing streak against Power Four teams.