Gameday PReview: Pittsburgh

Going into this game, I was thinking a lot about “lasts”, whether it was the last time I would be in North endzone jumping to Enter Sandman as a student, the last time I had to scramble to get a ticket to North (with the help from some friends), and the last time I would be able to attend six or seven games a year because, at that point, I had no idea what the future held for me with post-grad plans.

I remember a lot about this day, from putting on a Tyrod jersey that was my go-to for gamedays, walking over to tailgate at my friends’ house along Center St. before we took the walk to Lane and climb the steps into North. This was also the day when I had my first (and only) turkey leg and realized that I had been missing out on something truly amazing, and greasy.

We all know how the game ended. The Pitt offense was held at the goal-line as time was winding down and Lane E R U P T E D when we realized that Tech won this game. Enter Sandman started to play over the PA system a couple of times down the stretch. Everybody in the stadium wearing maroon and orange was hoping that we would continue to jump, especially following a Hokie victory. This came to fruition and it was one of my favorite moments in this 66,000 seat stadium.

Now let’s bring it back to 2020 and this game this afternoon.

And honestly, many of us do not know what we will watch this afternoon. However, this is a very important game for the direction of the season, especially with a team from Clemson, South Carolina visits an empty “terror dome” after we are idle next week.

Virginia Tech Hokies (4-4, 4-3 ACC) vs Pittsburgh Panthers (4-4, 3-4 ACC)

Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA

Today marks the 20th game between the Hokies and the Panthers. Virginia Tech won the last matchup between these teams, 28-0. The Hokies hold an 11-8 series lead.

• Kickoff: 4:00 on ACC Network
• Play-by-Play: Chris Cotter
• Analyst: Eric Wood
• Sideline: Lericia Harris

Pitt Preview | Special Guest: Matej Sis

Lock$ of Saturday: Week 12

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• Joey Robinson: Bryant Johnson Q&A: Virginia Tech Broadcaster Discusses His Career and How COVID-19 Has Affected It
  
• Sam Jessee: Lock$ of Saturday - Week 12
• Adam Rothe: Dining Hall Favorites - West End
• Grant Mitchell: 2020-21 Men's Basketball Season Preview - One Week Away
• Brett Smith: Prokies in the NFL - Week 10

As always, ask Google/Alexa/Siri to queue Enter Sandman, yell "let's go... Hokies" a few times, #StartJumping, get your keys ready and it is a beautiful day to #BeatPitt.

Also, hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!