Pitt holds off Virginia Tech to improve to 5-0 in dramatic finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
On October 2, Pitt defeated Virginia Tech 35-33 in a close game marked by tension and mistakes. The Panthers overcame a 14-0 deficit early in the contest, showcasing resilience despite losing quarterback Mason Heintschel. The game was historic as it was the first meeting of two unranked teams both starting the day 4-0 from a major conference. Postgame, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi urged voters to recognize his team's strength and expect them to enter the rankings ahead of their next game against North Carolina.
- •Pitt improved to 5-0 with the win over Virginia Tech.
- •The Panthers rallied after falling behind 14-0 early in the game.
- •Narduzzi criticized voters for not recognizing Pitt's talent.
- •Pitt's next game is against North Carolina.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Narduzzi says voters have to 'wake their (expletive) up' after Pitt improves to 5-0
"Pitt held off Virginia Tech in a thriller on Oct. 2, and Pat Narduzzi had something to say to the voters.
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