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Pitt secures narrow win over Virginia Tech in thrilling matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:09 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Pitt secures narrow win over Virginia Tech in thrilling matchup

Summary

Pitt football edged past Virginia Tech with a 35-33 victory on October 2 at Lane Stadium. The game changed momentum several times, with Virginia Tech initially building a 14-0 lead before Pitt rallied for 21 points. Late in the game, Virginia Tech had a chance to tie but missed a 36-yard field goal attempt. With the win, Pitt improves to 5-0 for the season and looks ahead to a game against North Carolina on October 10.

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•Pitt faced Virginia Tech on October 2 at Lane Stadium.
•Virginia Tech led 14-0 before Pitt scored 21 unanswered points.
•Pitt's quarterback Mason Heintschel was injured early in the second half.
•Virginia Tech missed a crucial field goal in the game's final moments.
•Pitt will host North Carolina on October 10.

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6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi takes major victory lap after win over Virginia Tech

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Pitt football managed to outlast the Virginia Tech Hokies in a thrilling game at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg on Friday. Despite losing starting quarterback Mason Heintschel to an injury on the fourth play of the second half, Pat Narduzzi’s team stayed composed and continued to execute offensively, eventually securing a hard-fought 35-33 victory over […] The post Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi takes major victory lap after win over Virginia Tech appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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