Pittsburgh Panthers
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Matchup
ACC8-5 (2025)#44 Recruiting40% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 6
    87
    Mason HeintschelSO
    Starter
  2. 11
    79
    Holden GerinerRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    59
    Corey DaileyFR
RB
  1. 25
    88
    Ja'Kyrian TurnerSO
    Starter
  2. 29
    83
    La'Vell WrightGR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 26
    59
    Damon Ferguson Jr.FR
WR-X
  1. 18
    88
    Malik KnightRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 17
    62
    Tony KinslerSO
WR-Z
  1. 3
    85
    Cataurus HicksRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    66
    Censere LeeRS SR/TR
SLOT
  1. 80
    81
    Bryce YatesSO
    Starter
  2. 84
    63
    Cam SappRS FR
TE
  1. 85
    74
    Carson KentRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 82
    72
    Elijah LaggSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 86
    66
    Max HuntRS FR
LT
  1. 53
    71
    Kendall StanleyRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 74
    71
    Netinho OlivieriRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 56
    84
    Keylen DavisRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 66
    65
    Keith GouveiaRS SR/TR
C
  1. 71
    78
    Ryan CarrettaRS JR
    Starter
  2. 72
    72
    Isaiah MontgomeryRS SR
RG
  1. 55
    78
    BJ WilliamsSR
    Starter
  2. 68
    72
    Torian ChesterRS FR
RT
  1. 70
    85
    Ryan BaerRS SR
    Starter
  2. 51
    72
    Jiavani CooleyRS SO
  3. 60
    66
    Akram ElnagmiRS FR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #37 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 8.4 → 7.6 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 58th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #44 national

16%

Returning production: 40%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

18 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: M. Knight (WR, 88, from Western Carolina)

Camp battles to watch1
Coach PittsburghTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Panthers starting lineup

Mason Heintschel is the projected starting quarterback for Pittsburgh as of August 17, 2026. Holden Geriner is listed second.

Pittsburgh also projects Ja'Kyrian Turner at running back, Malik Knight at wide receiver and Carson Kent at tight end.

The full Pittsburgh Panthers two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Mason Heintschel · QBJa'Kyrian Turner · RBMalik Knight · WR-XCarson Kent · TE

Common questions

Who is Pittsburgh's starting quarterback?
Mason Heintschel is the projected starting quarterback for Pittsburgh as of August 17, 2026. Holden Geriner is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Pittsburgh?
Ja'Kyrian Turner is the projected starter at running back for Pittsburgh, with La'Vell Wright listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Pittsburgh?
Malik Knight is the projected starter at wide receiver for Pittsburgh, with Tony Kinsler listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Pittsburgh?
Carson Kent is the projected starter at tight end for Pittsburgh, with Elijah Lagg listed second.
When was the Pittsburgh Panthers depth chart last updated?
The Pittsburgh Panthers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Pittsburgh's record last season?
Pittsburgh Panthers finished 8-5 (6-2 in ACC play).