It wouldn't be a Virginia Tech football season without some heartbreak, would it? That was what happened last Friday night at Lane Stadium. Trailing Pittsburgh 35-33 with three seconds left, the Hokies got the ball in field goal range for kicker John Love to attempt a game-winning 36-yard field goal. However, his kick sailed left, and the Panthers left Blacksburg with a two-point victory.
The loss dropped Virginia Tech to 4-1 in James Franklin's first season in charge, and what a win that would have been. However, the Hokies were left heartbroken after dominating most categories, but four turnovers and penalties proved to be too much to overcome against a banged-up Pitt club.
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As if that loss wasn't bad enough, the Hokies now must pack up and head to Northern California for a game on Saturday afternoon against a Cal team that is 2-3 and coming off a loss at UNLV this past weekend. There are a lot of questions surrounding both teams in terms of injuries, but this is going to be a huge gut-check for Virginia Tech at the midway point of the season in terms of bouncing back and being resilient. Here is a rundown of key information that is needed for Saturday's game.
How to watch Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh Week 5
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: California Memorial Stadium
- How to Watch (TV): ACC Network
- Streaming: fubo TV
- Virginia Tech record: 4-1
- California record: 2-3
Announcers for Virginia Tech vs. California
- Play-by-play: Justin Kutcher
- Analyst: Max Browne
- Sideline: Madison Fitzpatrick
Virginia Tech vs. California: odds, spread, and total
Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook
Moneyline
- Virginia Tech (-340)
- California (+270)
Spread
- Virginia Tech -9.5 (-110)
- California +9.5 (-110)
Total
- 53.5 (over -108/under -112)
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Weather forecast in Berkeley
Sunshine with some clouds, high 68 degrees.
Virginia Tech vs. California series history
- All-time meetings: 2
- Virginia Tech all-time record vs. California: 1-1-0
- Last meeting: 2025 - Virginia Tech 42, California 34, OT
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