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Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel named semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award
Heintschel leads Pitt with 1,200+ passing yards and 12 touchdowns during a five-game winning streak, earning recognition for performance, leadership, and character.
- This year, Mason Heintschel was named one of 14 semifinalists for the 2025 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Pitt program announced.
- Leading the offense, Heintschel helped Pitt Panthers achieve a five-game winning streak, reaching a College Football Playoff ranking No. 48.
- Statistically, Heintschel has passed for over 1,500 yards with 13 total touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 64.1% completion rate in five starts.
- Finalists for the Shaun Alexander Award will be announced later this year, with the winner revealed at the March 14, 2026, Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Named after Shaun Alexander, the award has past winners like Trevor Lawrence and Will Anderson Jr., linking it to high-profile alumni and honoring freshmen excelling in leadership and performance.
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Pitt QB Heintschel named a semifinalist for Shaun Alexander freshman of the year
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel has been named one of 14 semifinalists for the 2025 Shaun Alexander freshman of the year award, presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club to the nation's most outstanding first-year player.
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Ohio State Quarterback Julian Sayin Named Semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year
Ohio State has a Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year semifinalist for the second straight season. One season after Jeremiah Smith finished as a runner-up to Texas defensive end Colin Simmons for the National Freshman of the Year honors, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has been named one of 14 semifinalists for the award named after former Alabama All-American running back Shaun Alexander. Sayin has not only been one of the best freshmen …
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