James Franklin faces Pat Narduzzi in Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
James Franklin's Virginia Tech faces Pat Narduzzi's Pittsburgh on Friday, October 2, in a key ACC clash. Both teams are undefeated and seek an advantage in the race for the ACC championship. The matchup rekindles the rivalry between the two coaches, who previously faced off during their time at Penn State and Pittsburgh. Franklin recently transitioned to Virginia Tech after his departure from Penn State last season. Narduzzi commented that while the game is exciting, it's the players who determine the outcome.
- •Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh both enter the game undefeated.
- •The matchup is crucial for ACC championship implications.
- •James Franklin and Pat Narduzzi have a long-standing rivalry.
- •Franklin's current season at Virginia Tech marks his debut in the ACC.
- •Narduzzi calls for focus on players, not coaches, in the outcome.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — James Franklin and Pat Narduzzi were rivals for years. Now, they'll face off again
"James Franklin and Pat Narduzzi were rivals for years at Penn State and Pitt. Now, in Franklin's first season at Virginia Tech, they'll face off again
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