Mason Heintschel injury update: Pittsburgh Panthers QB leaves game before halftime vs. Miami originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Mason Heintschel has been a revelation this season for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThey didn't necessarily expect to start the true freshman from Oregon Clay (OH) High School.
But when Pitt put Heintschel into the lineup, he began chucking the ball all over the yard in a way that meant he had to keep getting the call the rest of the season.
That includes Saturday against Miami, except Heintschel left the game just before halftime.
Mason Heintschel injury update
Heintschel grabbed at his right leg after a play late in the second quarter.
He appeared to get twisted on a sack.
Pitt ran one offensive play without Heintschel on the field.
It remains to be seen what will happen when the Panthers come back out of the locker room.
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