27. Previewing Pitt-UNC + Who Is Holden Geriner?

Pitt is 5-0, ranked No. 25 in the country and preparing to host North Carolina — but the outlook for the rest of the season changed dramatically when Mason Heintschel went down with a season-ending injury at Virginia Tech. Now, fifth-year senior Holden Geriner takes over at quarterback. In Episode 27 of the Pittsburgh Football Podcast, Chris previews Pitt vs. North Carolina and breaks down what we actually know about Geriner, from his recruiting pedigree and arm talent to the limited but encouraging opportunities he's had in Pitt's offense. We also take a closer look at Bill Belichick's North Carolina team, Billy Edwards Jr. and the Tar Heels' offense, where Pitt should have advantages on Saturday, and why establishing the run could be critical to helping Geriner settle into his new role. Finally, we zoom out and look at the rest of Pitt's schedule. Losing Heintschel unquestionably changes this team — but does it really need to change the expectations for a 5-0 Pitt team that has found multiple ways to win? Pitt's season has changed. It doesn't mean it's over. -- Subscribe everywhere » https://pittsburghfootballpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe  PFP Website » https://pittsburghfootballpodcast.com/ Join our Mailing List! » https://mailchi.mp/f0b2fd6460f5/pittsburgh-football-podcast-mailing-list-sign-up  -- My interview with the Tar Pit podcast » https://www.youtube.com/live/x-WCPIYXZR4?si=P9ZEbNMAU6Uv1XCS -- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:57 - Holden Geriner Names Pitt Starting QB 06:29 - Other Personnel Updates 09:04 - UNC News & Notes 15:53 - When UNC Has the Ball... 23:06 - When Pitt Has the Ball... 33:36 - Who is Holden Geriner? 40:49 - Expectations in the Wake of Mason Heintschel's Season Ending Injury