Pitt and Virginia Tech meet for the 24th time Friday night with the Hokies holding a 12-11 edge in the all-time series, while Pitt leads the ACC series 6-5. The Panthers enter averaging 39.3 points and 523.8 yards per game, with Mason Heintschel coming off a record-setting performance against Bucknell in which he threw for 403 yards and six touchdowns. Pitt also boasts the ACC’s top scoring defense at 8.5 points allowed per game. Virginia Tech enters after a 21-14 win over Boston College, averaging 43.3 points per game while its defense leads the FBS with 45.0 tackles for loss and ranks second nationally with 17.0 sacks. With both teams bringing explosive offenses and disruptive defenses, Pitt and Virginia Tech square off Friday at 7 p.m.
