Hokie ClubVirginia Tech and Pitt will face off for the 23rd time in its series history on Saturday night, revisiting a rivalry that dates back to 1993. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET under the lights of Lane Stadium and will be aired on ACC Network.
Saturday's contest will be Tech's White Effect theme game and fans are encouraged to wear their white team gear. Get your hands on the official White Effect hat and White Effect shirt before kickoff. If you're still looking to attend the White Effect game, tickets can be purchased on SeatGeek, the official secondary marketplace of Tech Athletics.
Tech and Pitt are currently tied 11-11 in a head-to-head series, with this matchup remaining closely contested over the years.
For an in-depth look at the two's history, read below for Tech's Series Snapshot, driven by AAA.
Memorable Games
Nov. 23, 2019 – Virginia Tech 28, Pitt 0 (Blacksburg, Va.)
The lone shutout of the series came during Tech's latest win, a convincing 28-0 victory at Lane Stadium. The Hokies were able to stifle the Panthers offense, allowing only three third-down conversions out of 15 attempts and 177 yards of total offense, to go along with forcing 10 punts. Defensive lineman Norell Pollard, who was a true freshman at the time, had a seven-yard scoop and score moments after a linebacker Rayshard Ashby sack in the first quarter. Tech scored three touchdowns on offense to help put the game away. The shutout marked defensive coordinator Bud Foster's final one and was the last time Tech pitched a shutout.
A group of Hokies celebrate with the Lunch Pail after the game.
Defensive coordinator Bud Foster enjoys his last game in Lane Stadium with his family following the win.
Receiver Tré Turner makes an acrobatic 3-yard touchdown catch over V'Lique Carter.
Defensive back Jermaine Waller deflects a pass to Pitt wide receiver Taysir Mack.
Nov. 18, 2017 – Virginia Tech 20, Pitt 14 (Blacksburg, Va.)
One of the more iconic goal-line stands in recent memory, Tech had its back against the wall with Pitt having the ball at the one-yard line on first and goal with one minute left in the game. The Hokies had to get four stops in a row to preserve their six-point lead, and they did just that emphatically. Tech stopped two runs on first and second down, before an incompletion set up one last go-around on fourth down. A run to the left side was snuffed out by defensive backs Reggie Floyd and Khalil Ladler to seal it. Some fans also remember the incredible goal-line stand was set up by a great hustle play from Floyd, who had to cover a ton of ground on a shoestring tackle during Pitt's Jester Weah 74-yard reception to keep the game alive for Tech.
Defensive lineman Tim Settle tries to sack Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett.
Wide receiver Cam Phillips gets ready to stiff-arm Pitt defensive back Jordan Whitehead.
Defensive back Reggie Floyd celebrates after a tackle.
The iconic goal-line stand moments before the game-sealing fourth-down stop.
Oct. 27, 2016 – Virginia Tech 39, Pitt 36 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
The last time Tech won in Pittsburgh was back in 2016, winning by a score of 39-36. The Hokies were led by quarterback Jerod Evans, who threw for 406 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver/tight end hybrid Bucky Hodges led the team with 145 receiving yards and fellow wideout Isaiah Ford was right behind him with 143 yards, but Ford's go-ahead touchdown with just over seven minutes left in the fourth quarter would eventually decide the game. Kicker Joey Slye also made some history, racking up 21 points by himself for the most-ever in school history by a kicker (6 field goals, 3 extra points).
Defensive back Terrell Edmunds tackles Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman.
Quarterback Jerod Evans delivers a throw.
Wide receiver Isaiah Ford makes a catch and seeks out the open field.
Kicker Joey Slye drills one of his six field goals.
Oct. 28, 2000 – Virginia Tech 37, Pitt 34 (Blacksburg, Va.)
The 2000 matchup between the two programs wasn't anything short of stressful, with quarterback Michael Vick going down late in the first half, six lead changes taking place and a game-winning field goal with just over 10 seconds left in the game. With just under six minutes left in the second quarter, Vick was taken out of the game due to a sprained right ankle. Despite losing their star quarterback, the Hokies overcame adversity to stay undefeated behind running back Lee Suggs and backup quarterback Dave Meyer stepping up. Suggs led the rushing attack with 164 yards and three touchdowns, while Meyer completed three straight passes on Tech's final drive of the game to set up the game-winning field goal for Carter Warley with just 16 seconds left in the game.
Defensive lineman Chad Beasley sacks Pitt quarterback John Turman.
Sept. 11, 1993 – Virginia Tech 63, Pitt 21 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
The first-ever matchup between these two teams came in 1993, when fans saw the Hokies take the first win of the series in dominating fashion. While quarterback Maurice DeShazo threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns, the rushing attack stole the show, racking up 500 yards on the ground (the most in program history). The key rushers included Dwayne Thomas, who ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns, and Tommy Edwards, who rushed for 54 yards and three touchdowns. The win moved the Hokies to 2-0 on the season and helped propel Tech to its first bowl trip of what would be the start of the 27-year-long streak.
Quarterback Maurice DeShazo scans the field in the pocket.