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Gavin Bartholomew will lead the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-3) into their battle against the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-3) at Lane Stadium on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.
The Hokies are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Panthers (with an over/under of 41.5 points).
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Game Info for Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Lane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 41.5 | -111 | -109 | -136 | +115 |
Pittsburgh Pick Insights
- Pittsburgh is 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, Pittsburgh is 1-1 against the spread.
- Three of Pittsburgh’s four games with a set total have hit the over (75%).
Pittsburgh Stats & Insights
- Pittsburgh sports the 12th-best defense this season in terms of total yards (270.3 yards allowed per game), but ranks 19th-worst on offense (317 yards per game).
- Pittsburgh ranks 89th in scoring offense (24 points per game) and 63rd in scoring defense (23 points allowed per game) this year.
- Pittsburgh sports the 108th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (182 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 11th-best with just 159.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- Pittsburgh is totaling 135 rushing yards per game on offense (90th in the FBS), and ranks 41st on the other side of the ball with 110.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Pittsburgh ranks 72nd in third-down conversion rate this year (40.4%), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with a 31.4% third-down percentage allowed.
- Pittsburgh has the 103rd-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing three turnovers (110th in the FBS) while turning it over six times (69th in the FBS).
Pittsburgh’s Best Players
- Phil Jurkovec has thrown for 583 yards (145.8 ypg) to lead Pittsburgh, completing 51.1% of his passes and collecting four touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 81 rushing yards on 33 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Rodney Hammond has 178 rushing yards on 39 carries with three touchdowns.
- C’Bo Flemister has racked up 109 yards on 22 attempts.
- Bartholomew’s 216 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 12 times and has totaled nine receptions and one touchdown.
- Konata Mumpfield has put up a 183-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in 16 passes on 26 targets.
- Daejon Reynolds has hauled in seven grabs for 86 yards, an average of 21.5 yards per game.
- Dayon Hayes has two sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and eight tackles.
- Donovan McMillon, Pittsburgh’s leading tackler, has 14 tackles this year.
- Marquis Williams has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has four tackles and one pass defended to his name.
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- Virginia Tech is 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or greater this season.
- Two of Virginia Tech’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Virginia Tech Pick 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. On defense, it ranks 60th with 351 total yards surrendered per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Virginia Tech is generating 21.5 points per game (104th-ranked). It ranks 71st in the FBS on the other side of the ball (25 points surrendered per game).
- Virginia Tech ranks 90th in the FBS with 221 passing yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks best by surrendering just 138.5 passing yards per contest.
- Virginia Tech has plenty of room to get better in the running game, as it ranks 19th-worst in rushing yards per game (108.3) and 11th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (212.5).
- Virginia Tech’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with a 30.4% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 44.1% third-down rate (101st-ranked).
- After forcing five turnovers (74th in the FBS) and turning the ball over five times (50th in the FBS) this season, Virginia Tech sports the 67th-ranked turnover margin of 0.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Grant Wells leads Virginia Tech with 494 yards on 33-of-62 passing with five touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
- Bhayshul Tuten has rushed 47 times for 192 yards, with one touchdown. He’s also tacked on eight catches for 95 yards and one touchdown.
- Kyron Drones has totaled 164 yards on 41 carries with two touchdowns.
- Stephen Gosnell paces his squad with 133 receiving yards on nine receptions.
- Da’Quan Felton has put up a 128-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 10 passes on 27 targets.
- Dae’Quan Wright’s 22 targets have resulted in 11 receptions for 127 yards.
- Antwaun Powell has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 15 tackles.
- So far Keli Lawson leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 38 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this season.
