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Pitt Football Opens Spring Practice
Returning starter Mason Heintschel and quarterbacks begin work in spring opener
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The University of Pittsburgh football team kicked off its spring practice schedule on Monday, with returning starting quarterback Mason Heintschel and the other signal-callers beginning their offseason workouts.
Why it matters
Spring practice is an important time for college football teams to evaluate their rosters, install new schemes, and prepare for the upcoming season. As a perennial contender in the ACC, Pitt's spring practices will be closely watched as the team looks to build on its success from last year.
The details
During the first day of spring practice, Heintschel and the other Pitt quarterbacks began working on fundamentals and getting acclimated to the team's offensive system. The coaching staff will use the next several weeks to assess the depth chart and identify any areas that need improvement before the start of the 2026 campaign.
- Pitt football kicked off its spring practice schedule on Monday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Mason Heintschel
The returning starting quarterback for the University of Pittsburgh football team.
What’s next
Pitt will continue spring practice over the next several weeks, culminating in the team's annual spring game in mid-April.
The takeaway
Pitt's spring practice represents an important opportunity for the team to lay the groundwork for a successful 2026 season as they look to build on their recent success and compete for an ACC championship.
