Overview

• True freshman Mason Heintschel made his first start and completed 30 of 41 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns.
• Pitt raced to a 31-0 halftime lead and totaled 503 yards of offense against Boston College.
• Eli Holstein, benched after two interceptions against Louisville, played only in the fourth quarter with the outcome decided.
• All-American back Desmond Reid missed a second straight game with a lower-body injury as Kenny Johnson logged 9 receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown.
• The victory ended a seven-game slide against Power Four opponents, and Pitt travels to No. 18 Florida State next.