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Heintschel, Pitt Defense Drop Stanford 35-20 in First Stanford Visit Since 1922

The victory pushes Pitt to 7-2 with Notre Dame up next.

Stanford quarterback Ben Gulbranson, who has been dealing with a knee injury, was not on the availability report Thursday, making it likely he will start against Pittsburgh on Saturday. 
Cataurus Hicks #3 of the Pittsburgh Panthers attempts to jump over Charlie Eckhardt #39 of the Stanford Cardinal in the second quarter at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 01, 2025 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Stanford head coach Frank Reich, center right, celebrates with safety Scotty Edwards (21) after the team’s victory over Florida State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Overview

  • True freshman Mason Heintschel threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns, completing 23 of 38 passes.
  • Pitt’s defense forced four turnovers with five sacks and held Stanford to minus-4 rushing yards, including a 30-yard pick-six by Shawn Lee Jr.
  • Stanford quarterback Ben Gulbranson went 17-of-30 for 228 yards with three interceptions and was benched late in the third quarter.
  • Ja’Kyrian Turner rushed for a season-best 127 yards as Kenny Johnson, Raphael Williams Jr. and Jake Overman caught Pitt touchdown passes.
  • Pitt has won five straight to reach 7-2 (5-1 ACC) while Stanford fell to 3-6 (2-4) and saw its home unbeaten run end; Pitt hosts No. 12 Notre Dame on Nov. 15 and Stanford visits North Carolina next Saturday.