Drones powers Virginia Tech to 38-21 victory over Pittsburgh
— Kyron Drones threw three touchdowns passes and rushed for two more scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 38-21 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Pittsburgh Panthers
21
Virginia Tech Hokies
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| VT | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 38 |
Lane Stadium · 65,632 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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Field Goal 6:06 21-38
John Love 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:27 21-35
Jaylin Lane 53 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 9:31 21-28
Braylan Lovelace 4 Yd Fumble Return (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 10:08 14-28
C'Bo Flemister 61 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 10:29 7-28
Kyron Drones 10 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 0:21 7-21
Bhayshul Tuten 12 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 13:07 7-14
Kyron Drones 2 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 10:39 7-7
Bub Means 75 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 10:51 0-7
Da'Quan Felton 54 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick)
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VT
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:47 · End of Game
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PITT 1:47
9 plays, 27 yards, 4:19 · Downs
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VT 6:06
14 plays, 77 yards, 8:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:06 21-38
John Love 32 Yd Field Goal
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PITT
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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VT 3:27
2 plays, 52 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:27 21-35
Jaylin Lane 53 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick)
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PITT 4:10
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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VT 6:22
7 plays, 39 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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VT 9:31
2 plays, -21 yards, 0:37 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:31 21-28
Braylan Lovelace 4 Yd Fumble Return (Ben Sauls Kick)
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PITT 10:08
1 play, 61 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:08 14-28
C'Bo Flemister 61 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Ben Sauls Kick)
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VT 10:29
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:29 7-28
Kyron Drones 10 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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PITT 11:48
2 plays, -10 yards, 0:55 · Fumble
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VT 12:43
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:17 · Punt
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PITT
4 plays, 29 yards, 0:21 · End of Half
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VT 0:21
11 plays, 67 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:21 7-21
Bhayshul Tuten 12 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick)
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PITT 4:30
9 plays, 37 yards, 4:15 · Missed FG
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VT 8:45
7 plays, 30 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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PITT 12:02
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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VT 13:07
11 plays, 55 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:07 7-14
Kyron Drones 2 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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PITT 2:34
4 plays, 25 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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VT 4:48
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:33 · Punt
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PITT 8:21
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:00 · Punt
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VT 9:21
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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PITT 10:39
1 play, 75 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:39 7-7
Bub Means 75 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Ben Sauls Kick)
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VT 10:51
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 0-7
Da'Quan Felton 54 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick)
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PITT 13:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:55 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
PITT
VT
9
1st Downs
25
2-10
3rd down efficiency
8-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
273
Total Yards
427
235
Passing
228
11/22
Comp/Att
12/19
10.7
Yards per pass
12.0
38
Rushing
199
24
Rushing Attempts
59
1.6
Yards per rush
3.4
9-68
Penalties
10-91
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
22:16
Possession
37:44
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