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Virginia Tech falls to Pittsburgh as John Love misses game-winning kick

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Virginia Tech falls to Pittsburgh as John Love misses game-winning kick
Summary

Virginia Tech's football team, under head coach James Franklin, experienced its first loss of the season on October 2, falling 35-33 to Pittsburgh. The game culminated in a last-second attempt by kicker John Love, who missed a 36-yard field goal that could have clinched victory. Franklin supported Love, expressing confidence in him despite the critical miss. He noted that the Hokies had opportunities earlier in the game that could have influenced the outcome. With this defeat, Virginia Tech's record moves to 4-1, and they will face California on October 10.

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By the Numbers
  • •Virginia Tech lost 35-33 to Pittsburgh on October 2.
  • •John Love missed a game-winning field goal attempt in the final seconds.
  • •Franklin expressed unwavering support for Love postgame.
  • •Virginia Tech is now 4-1 this season.
  • •The Hokies will play California next on October 10.
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  • 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — James Franklin Reveals What He Told Virginia Tech Kicker After Heartbreaking Pitt Miss
  • 6:53 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech’s James Franklin reveals what he told John Love after missed kick vs. Pitt
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The Virginia Tech Hokies watched their undefeated start disappear in heartbreaking fashion against Pitt, but James Franklin wasn’t about to let kicker John Love carry the loss by himself.Love’s potential game-winning 36-yard field goal was ruled no good in the final seconds, sealing Pitt’s 35-33 victory. Franklin immediately went to Love following the miss, offering […] The post James Franklin Reveals What He Told Virginia Tech Kicker After Heartbreaking Pitt Miss appeared first on HEAVY.

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James Franklin suffered his first loss as the head coach of Virginia Tech football on Friday night as the Hokies fell 35-33 to Pittsburgh. The game ultimately came down to a final-second field-goal attempt, with John Love missing a potential game-winning kick . Despite the heartbreaking finish, Franklin immediately made it clear that he would stand […] The post Virginia Tech’s James Franklin reveals what he told John Love after missed kick vs. Pitt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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