Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 30

Updated Sep. 30, 2023 7:42 p.m. ET

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One of the best pass-catchers in college football will be on display when Gavin Bartholomew and the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-3) visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

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How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech

When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia
TV: Watch on ACC Network

Pittsburgh's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. Wofford	W 45-7	-37.5
9/9/2023	vs. Cincinnati	L 27-21	-6.5
9/16/2023	at West Virginia	L 17-6	+2.5
9/23/2023	vs. North Carolina	L 41-24	+7
9/30/2023	at Virginia Tech	-
10/14/2023	vs. Louisville	-	-
10/21/2023	at Wake Forest	-	-
10/28/2023	at Notre Dame	-	-
11/4/2023	vs. Florida State	-	-
11/11/2023	vs. Syracuse	-	-
11/16/2023	vs. Boston College	-	-
11/25/2023	at Duke	-	-

Panthers 2023 Stats & Insights

Pittsburgh has struggled on offense, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS (317 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 11th-best in the nation, allowing only 270.3 yards per game.
Pittsburgh has the 12th-best pass defense this season (159.5 passing yards allowed per game), but ranks 25th-worst offensively (182 passing yards per game).
On offense, the Panthers rank 90th in the FBS with 24 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 62nd in points allowed (270.3 points allowed per contest).
The Panthers are putting up 135 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 90th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 44th, allowing 110.8 rushing yards per contest.
Pittsburgh ranks 72nd in third-down percentage this year (40.4%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with a 31.4% third-down percentage allowed.
The Panthers rank 103rd in college football with a -3 turnover margin after forcing 3 turnovers (110th in the FBS) and committing six (66th in the FBS).

Pittsburgh 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Phil Jurkovec	QB	583 YDS (51.1%) / 4 TD / 3 INT 81 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 20.3 RUSH YPG
Rodney Hammond	RB	178 YDS / 3 TD / 44.5 YPG / 4.6 YPC
Konata Mumpfield	WR	16 REC / 183 YDS / 2 TD / 45.8 YPG
Gavin Bartholomew	TE	9 REC / 216 YDS / 1 TD / 54 YPG
Shayne Simon	LB	11 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Solomon DeShields	LB	13 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Bam Brima	DL	7 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Bangally Kamara	LB	11 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK

Virginia Tech's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. Old Dominion	W 36-17	-16
9/9/2023	vs. Purdue	L 24-17	-1
9/16/2023	at Rutgers	L 35-16	-1
9/23/2023	at Marshall	L 24-17	+6
9/30/2023	vs. Pittsburgh	-
10/7/2023	at Florida State	-	-
10/14/2023	vs. Wake Forest	-	-
10/26/2023	vs. Syracuse	-	-
11/4/2023	at Louisville	-	-
11/11/2023	at Boston College	-	-
11/18/2023	vs. NC State	-	-
11/25/2023	at Virginia	-	-

Hokies 2023 Stats & Insights

Virginia Tech's offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, registering 329.3 total yards per game, which ranks 25th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 60th with 351 total yards allowed per contest.
Virginia Tech's pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks best in the FBS with 138.5 passing yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 221 passing yards per game, which ranks 90th.
From an offensive angle, the Hokies are generating 21.5 points per contest (103rd-ranked). They rank 71st in the FBS on the other side of the ball (25 points surrendered per game).
The Hokies have lots of room to get better in the running game, as they rank 19th-worst in rushing yards per game (108.3) and 11th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (212.5).
Virginia Tech ranks ninth-worst in third-down conversion rate (30.4%), but it has been better defensively, ranking 102nd in the FBS with a 44.1% third-down rate allowed.
With five forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) and five turnovers committed (48th in the FBS) this season, the Hokies rank 66th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.

Virginia Tech 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Grant Wells	QB	494 YDS (53.2%) / 5 TD / 2 INT 3 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 0.8 RUSH YPG
Kyron Drones	QB	390 YDS (54.7%) / 1 TD / 1 INT 164 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 41 RUSH YPG
Bhayshul Tuten	RB	192 YDS / 1 TD / 48 YPG / 4.1 YPC 8 REC / 95 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 23.8 REC YPG
Jaylin Lane	WR	10 REC / 124 YDS / 2 TD / 31 YPG
Keli Lawson	LB	38 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Antwaun Powell	DL	15 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Jalen Stroman	S	25 TKL / 1 TFL
Alan Tisdale	LB	16 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK