Virginia Tech falls to Pittsburgh 35-33 in a close contest

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Virginia Tech falls to Pittsburgh 35-33 in a close contest
Summary

Virginia Tech Hokies lost 35-33 to the Pittsburgh Panthers on October 2, 2026, in Blacksburg, VA. Despite outgaining Pitt 499 to 295 yards, the Hokies struggled with turnovers, committing four, which proved decisive. Virginia Tech's kicker missed a critical final kick, sealing the loss. The Hokies drop to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the ACC after this defeat.

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  • •The Hokies outgained the Panthers but lost due to turnovers.
  • •Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 434 yards and three touchdowns.
  • •Virginia Tech committed four turnovers, impacting their scoring opportunities.
  • •The final kick miss by John Love determined the game's outcome.
  • •Virginia Tech's defense allowed only 299 total yards despite the high score.
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