The Virginia Tech Hokies (4-0) host the Pittsburgh Panthers (4-0) at Lane Stadium on Friday night. The Hokies and Panthers renew their old rivalry dating back to the Big East days, as they look to keep pace with the Miami Hurricanes in ACC play. Both Virginia Tech and Pitt are 1-0 in the ACC. This is Pitt’s first road game of the 2026 season.
Tonight’s matchup features two excellent young quarterbacks: Ethan Grunkemeyer (Virginia Tech) and Mason Heintschel (Pittsburgh). Together, the two quarterbacks have
thrown only one interception and thrown for 21 touchdowns so far this season.
You can find our official game preview here. You can also take a closer look at the Panthers by the numbers here. The Hokies enter tonight’s game as slight 2.5-point favorites. VT and Pitt last played in 2023, with the Hokies coming away victorious.
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