Eli Holstein News: Loses starting QB role

Pitt will start 18-year-old freshman Mason Heintschel Saturday in place of Holstein against Boston College, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Holstein was benched in Pittsburgh's Week 5 loss to Louisville after throwing for 228 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 53.8 percent of his passes. The second interception, his fifth already through four games, was all Panthers' head coach Pat Narduzzi needed to see, and he was replaced by Cole Gonzales. However, Pitt will surprisingly turn to Heintschel against Boston College.