Pittsburgh Panthers beat Virginia Tech Hokies 35-33 after missed field goal in college football game

In a college football game on Friday night in Blacksburg, Virginia, the Pittsburgh Panthers defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 35-33. Pittsburgh overcame a 14-point deficit, scoring 21 unanswered points, and held on after Virginia Tech's John Love missed a 36-yard field goal as time expired. The Hokies outgained Pittsburgh but committed four turnovers. Pittsburgh's starting quarterback Mason Heintschel left with an injury, and backup Holden Geriner threw a touchdown pass. Virginia Tech fell to 4-1, while Pittsburgh improved to 5-0.