Pitt stuns Virginia Tech in controversial finish to stay unbeaten

Summarised from 2 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 3 Oct, 07:13 · Archive

Pitt defeated Virginia Tech in ACC football on Friday when officials ruled a final-second field goal attempt no good.

Pitt football remained undefeated in ACC play, improving to 5-0 in conference, after defeating Virginia Tech 4-0 on Friday night at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. The Panthers lost starting quarterback Mason Heintschel to injury during the game but recovered from a 14-point deficit. The victory came down to a controversial final moment when officials ruled Virginia Tech's John Love's field goal attempt 'no good' with seconds remaining, dropping the Hokies to 4-1.

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said after the win that he wanted AP Top 25 voters to 'wake their (butts) up', demanding greater respect for the Panthers' undefeated record. The controversy over the field goal call drew confusion from fans and coaches, though officials' ruling stood.

How it is being reported

• A backup quarterback and a 14-point deficit didn’t stop Pitt — and Pat Narduzzi wants voters to ‘wake their (butts) upPennLive · 3 Oct, 05:50
• Pat Narduzzi crows after controversial missed field goal call causes James Franklin’s first Virginia Tech loss: “No good!”PennLive · 3 Oct, 05:20
• Pitt loses QB Mason Heintschel to injury but stays perfect with win over Virginia TechTribLIVE · 3 Oct, 03:55
• How to watch James Franklin and Virginia Tech vs. Pitt football today on free streams, TVPennLive · 2 Oct, 21:00
• Do James Franklin and Pat Narduzzi really like each other?PennLive · 2 Oct, 15:33
• Intense Franklin-Narduzzi rivalry resumes in Va. Tech-Pitt gamePennLive · 2 Oct, 11:00
• Drew Allar knew exactly what would happen when James Franklin took over Virginia Tech, and he’s not surprisedPennLive · 1 Oct, 18:59
• Four ex-PSU players leading the way for James Franklin's HokiesPennLive · 1 Oct, 11:32

In this story: Virginia Tech Hokies · Pittsburgh Panthers · James Franklin · Pat Narduzzi · Mason Heintschel · John Love · Lane Stadium

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