Photos: Virginia Tech football loses to Pittsburgh
The Hokies lost on a missed field goal as time expired.Â
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies kicker John Love (17) reacts to missing a game winning filed goal during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies kicker John Love (17) attempts a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach James Franklin talks to Virginia Tech Hokies kicker John Love (17) after the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach James Franklin looks at the video board during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers tight end Carson Kent (86) and Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Cataurus Hicks (3) celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back La'vell Wright (11) celebrates a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. (3) runs the ball for a touchdown as Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Keon Wylie (33) pursues during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Cataurus Hicks (3) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Joshua Clarke (5) defends during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach James Franklin with an official during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies safety Dq Smith (11) tackles Pittsburgh Panthers running back Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Ayden Greene (0) catches a pass for a touchdown as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Raion Strader (6) defends during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'kyrian Turner (9) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman Kemari Copeland (13) during the second quarter pursues at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies safety Dq Smith (11) defends during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Alex Sanford (10) forces Virginia Tech Hokies running back Marcellous Hawkins Jr. (27) out of bounds during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; A Virginia Tech Hokies cheerleader performs during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back La'vell Wright (11) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Curtis Jones Jr. (30) attempts to tackle during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) throws a pass as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Jimmy Scott (44) rushes during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Brody Jones (36) runs the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) attempts to tackle during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'kyrian Turner (9) fall into the endzone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Kaleb Spencer (3) tackles Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Bryce Yates (4) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies offensive lineman Kyle Altuner (62) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
3Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'kyrian Turner (9) .runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Isaiah Brown-Murray (9) pursues during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Luke Reynolds (85) catches a pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) hands the ball off to Pittsburgh Panthers running back Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'kyrian Turner (9) breaks a tackle from Virginia Tech Hokies safety Quentin Reddish (0) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies offensive lineman Logan Howland (70) signals touchdown during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) throws a pass during the first quarter as Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman Samuel Okunlola (51) rushes at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Bryce Yates (4) runs after a catch during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Que'sean Brown (3) goes up to catch a pass as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Cruce Brookins (12) defends during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers punter Gabe Russo (98) punts the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Que'sean Brown (3) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Zion Ferguson (22) defends during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Cruce Brookins (12) tackles Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Que'sean Brown (3) after catching a pass during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman Aycen Stevens (42) celebrates a sack against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; A Virginia Tech Hokies hi-tech performs during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Keylen Adams (6) throws a pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Que'sean Brown (3) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Cortez Harris (34) sacks Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Que'sean Brown (3) breaks tackes from Pittsburgh Panthers defenders on his way for a touchdown during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
