Pickett leads Pitt to 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech
— Kenny Pickett threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead Pittsburgh to a 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Pittsburgh Panthers
28
Virginia Tech Hokies
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| VT | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Lane Stadium · 58,314 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 34-11 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Miami Hurricanes | L 23-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | L 21-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels | L 17-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | @ Virginia Tech Hokies | W 35-33 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:33 28-7
Tayvion Robinson 2 Yd pass from Braxton Burmeister (John Parker Romo Kick)
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Touchdown 9:16 28-0
Vincent Davis 5 Yd Run (Sam Scarton Kick)
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Touchdown 1:36 21-0
Jared Wayne 36 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton Kick)
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Touchdown 5:52 14-0
Kenny Pickett 3 Yd Run (Sam Scarton Kick)
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Touchdown 7:35 7-0
Gavin Bartholomew 8 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton Kick)
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VT
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:00 · End of 4th Quarter
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PITT 2:00
16 plays, 76 yards, 11:28 · Downs
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VT 13:28
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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PITT 0:13
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:40 · Punt
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VT 3:53
6 plays, 34 yards, 1:44 · Downs
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PITT 5:37
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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VT 6:33
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:33 28-7
Tayvion Robinson 2 Yd pass from Braxton Burmeister (John Parker Romo Kick)
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PITT 9:16
10 plays, 52 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:16 28-0
Vincent Davis 5 Yd Run (Sam Scarton Kick)
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VT 13:45
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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VT
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:41 · End of Half
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PITT 0:41
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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VT 1:04
3 plays, -8 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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PITT 1:36
5 plays, 81 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 21-0
Jared Wayne 36 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton Kick)
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VT 3:12
7 plays, 23 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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PITT 5:51
4 plays, 29 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 14-0
Kenny Pickett 3 Yd Run (Sam Scarton Kick)
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VT 7:23
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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PITT 7:35
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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VT 9:42
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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PITT 10:45
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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VT 11:53
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:28 · Punt
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PITT 13:21
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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VT 1:16
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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PITT 2:30
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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VT 4:12
8 plays, 50 yards, 3:18 · Downs
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PITT 7:30
15 plays, 94 yards, 5:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:35 7-0
Gavin Bartholomew 8 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton Kick)
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VT 13:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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PITT 14:18
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:42 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
PITT
VT
22
1st Downs
13
7-19
3rd down efficiency
4-14
3-4
4th down efficiency
0-2
411
Total Yards
224
203
Passing
134
22/37
Comp/Att
11/32
5.5
Yards per pass
4.2
208
Rushing
90
44
Rushing Attempts
28
4.7
Yards per rush
3.2
9-74
Penalties
3-25
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
38:16
Possession
21:44
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