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Records: Pitt is 4-0 overall, 1-0 in the ACC; Va. Tech is 4-0, 1-0 in the ACC
Kickoff: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Va.
TV: ESPN
Radio: WBFD-FM 98.7; 93.7 The Fan
Satellite: SiriusXM Ch. 169
Game notes: When Virginia Tech coach James Franklin was fired by Penn State, and wound up at Virginia Tech, he brought with him 12 transfers and he got 11 recruits to flip from Penn State to the Hokies. ... Virginia Tech is led by QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, who has passed for 1,012 yards, 8 touchdowns and 0 picks. His top receiver has been TE Luke Reynolds, 280 yards and four touchdowns. Both are from Penn State. The top running back has been Jeffrey Overton, 409 yards rushing and four scores. ... Both Pitt and Va. Tech have defeated FCS schools: Bucknell (Pitt) and VMI (Va. Tech). The Hokies have also beaten Old Dominion, Maryland and Boston College. ... The top Hokies defender has been linebacker Noah Chambers. ... The Panthers are 4-1 on Friday nights under coach Pat Narduzzi, including 2-0 on the road. ... The Hokies are averaging 43.3 points-per game this season. Pitt has not allowed an opponent to score more than 14 points in a game this season. ... The Panthers are once again led by Mason Heintschel (QB), Damon Ferguson Jr. (RB) and receivers Censere Lee and Demetrice McCray.
The line: Pitt is a 3.5-point underdog
Over/under: 53 points
Prediction record: 4-0
Prediction: Pitt, 27-26