Overview

• The 18-year-old is expected to make his first career start in place of Eli Holstein on Saturday, according to ESPN.
• Heintschel is a true freshman with four collegiate pass attempts, all logged in the Sept. 6 win over Central Michigan.
• Holstein began with two four-touchdown games before throwing three interceptions against West Virginia and Louisville, and he was replaced at Louisville by senior Cole Gonzales.
• Pitt will be without all-purpose threat Desmond Reid for a second straight week due to a lower-body injury, per ESPN.
• Boston College arrives on a three-game slide and is dealing with defensive-line absences, including Quintayvious Hutchins being out and three others listed as questionable.