After gutting out a road win at Boston College, 21-14, on Saturday afternoon, the Virginia Tech football team has a short week and will open the home portion of their ACC schedule this season on Friday night ay Lane Stadium when they host Pittsburgh in a primetime matchup.
Both teams are coming into the game 4-0 overall, and each has an ACC win. However, as far as the Hokies are concerned, they have road wins at Maryland and BC, while this will be PItt's first road game of the season, which is rather remarkable entering October. This is a battle between two teams that a lot of analysts nationally saw as dark horses in the conference this season.
The Panthers bring an explosive offense to Blacksburg with QB Mason Heintschel throwing for 1,191 yards in September and 13 touchdown passes. Given the struggles of Brent Pry's secondary this season, this is a major test for the Hokies secondary in the fifth game of the season.
Virginia Tech's offense has been clicking as well behind Penn State transfer QB Ethan Grunkemeyer. Tight end Luke Reynolds has been his go-to player, while Jeffrey Overton Jr. and Marcellous Hawkins Jr. have been a tough 1-2 combo in the backfield. Here is all the information you need for Friday night's matchup.
How to watch Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh Week 5
- Date: Friday, Oct. 2
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Lane Stadium
- How to Watch (TV): ESPN
- Streaming: fubo TV
- Virginia Tech record: 4-0
- Pittsburgh record: 4-0
Announcers for Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh
- Play-by-play: Mike Monacho
- Analyst: Jordan Rogers
- Sideline: Dana Boyle
Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh: odds, spread, and total
Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook
Moneyline
- Virginia Tech (-175)
- Boston College (+145)
Spread
- Virginia Tech -3.5 (-110)
- Pittsburgh +3.5 (-105)
Total
- 52.5 (over -110/under -110)
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Weather forecast in Blacksburg
Friday night, there will be cloudiness with a low of 61 degrees and winds light and variable.
Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh series history
- All-time meetings: 23
- Virginia Tech all-time record vs. Pittsburgh: 12-11-0
- Last meeting: 2023 - Virginia Tech 38, Pittsburgh 21
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