Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh clash in historic ACC matchup

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Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh clash in historic ACC matchup
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Virginia Tech hosts Pittsburgh on Friday night in Blacksburg, as both teams hold 4-0 records. This matchup is significant as it marks the first time in college football history that two unranked major conference teams enter a game with undefeated records. Virginia Tech is coming off a win against Boston College, while Pittsburgh secured their conference victory against Syracuse. The game will feature Pittsburgh’s sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel, who has thrown 13 touchdown passes this season, and a strong Panthers defense ranked 11th nationally, allowing just 244.5 total yards per game so far.

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  • •Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh both sit at 4-0 entering the game.
  • •This is the first matchup ever for unranked, 4-0 major conference teams.
  • •Virginia Tech won their last game against Boston College.
  • •Pittsburgh’s Heintschel has 13 touchdown passes this season.
  • •Pittsburgh ranks 11th in total defense nationally.
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