Pitt holds off Virginia Tech 35-33 after missed game-winning field goal
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Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Pitt secured a 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech on October 2 in Blacksburg. The Hokies had a chance to win with a 36-yard field goal attempt by John Love as time expired, but it was ruled no good despite appearing to pass inside the left upright. The game featured a rally by Pitt that included 21 consecutive points, overcoming an early 11-point deficit. The victory came with concerns for Pitt, as quarterback Mason Heintschel left the game with a serious knee injury. The Panthers improve to 5-0 and are likely to enter the AP Top 25.
- •Pitt leads 35-24 in the fourth quarter before Virginia Tech rallies.
- •John Love's field goal attempt as time expires is ruled no good.
- •Mason Heintschel leaves the game with a serious knee injury.
- •Pitt improves to 5-0 and looks to enter the AP Top 25.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh rallies from 14-point deficit, remains unbeaten with 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Did Virginia Tech get robbed? Missed field goal call stuns Hokies in loss to Pitt
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Pitt beats Virginia Tech 35-33 after Hokies' game-winning field goal appears to go over an upright
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Pitt escapes Virginia Tech with 35-33 victory
"(AP) — Virginia Tech’s John Love missed a 36-yard field goal as time expired, and Pittsburgh survived for a 35-33 victory over the Hokies on Friday.Pittsburgh quarterback Holden Geriner came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass, and Ja’Kyrian Turner added a rushing touchdown for the Panthers (5-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who remain one of three unbeaten teams in the ACC.
"A disputed field goal by Virginia Tech kicker John Love has college football fans debating whether Pitt escaped with a win.
"Virginia Tech started throwing uppercuts before Pitt even realized the bell had rung.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 3:13 AMPittsburgh rallies from 14-point deficit, remains unbeaten with 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech
(AP) — Virginia Tech’s John Love missed a 36-yard field goal as time expired, and Pittsburgh survived for a 35-33 victory over the Hokies on Friday.Pittsburgh quarterback Holden Geriner came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass, and Ja’Kyrian Turner added a rushing touchdown for the Panthers (5-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who remain one of three unbeaten teams in the ACC.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 3:06 AMDid Virginia Tech get robbed? Missed field goal call stuns Hokies in loss to Pitt
A disputed field goal by Virginia Tech kicker John Love has college football fans debating whether Pitt escaped with a win.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 3:04 AMPitt beats Virginia Tech 35-33 after Hokies' game-winning field goal appears to go over an upright
John Love missed his 36-yard attempt by mere inches.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 2:56 AMPitt escapes Virginia Tech with 35-33 victory
Virginia Tech started throwing uppercuts before Pitt even realized the bell had rung.
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