The Virginia Tech Hokies face the Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday night under the lights at Lane Stadium. The college football world will be watching Blacksburg, as it should be, as the 4-0 Panthers arrive at Lane Stadium to face the 4-0 Hokies.
It’s James Franklin vs. Pat Narduzzi. When Franklin was at Penn State, he faced off against Narduzzi and Pitt four times, winning the past three meetings. That rivalry between the two head coaches has now become a conference rivalry.
There’s also a big-time quarterback matchup: Pitt’s Mason Heintschel vs. Virginia Tech’s Ethan Grunkemeyer. This game has so many storylines, but it could be decided here. Both quarterbacks have done a great job of limiting mistakes through four games. Whoever makes the first mistake on Friday night could cost his team the game.
We previewed Pittsburgh by the numbers. Now, it’s time for our full preview ahead of Saturday’s ACC opener for both teams.
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