Virginia Tech’s late field goal misses in 35–33 loss to Pitt

Virginia Tech’s 36-yard field-goal attempt was ruled wide left as time expired, leaving the Hokies with a 35–33 loss to Pitt on Friday, October 2, at Lane Stadium.

Tech opened a 14–0 lead on a 38-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer to Que’Sean Brown and Grunkemeyer’s one-yard scoring run. Pitt cut the halftime deficit to 24–21, then moved ahead 35–24.

A fourth-quarter safety and a 28-yard touchdown pass to Davion Brown brought the Hokies within two. Tech reached field-goal range on its final possession but did not convert the last kick.

Grunkemeyer threw for 434 yards. Virginia Tech fell to 4–1 overall and 1–1 in the ACC, while Pitt improved to 5–0 and 2–0. The Hokies visit California on October 10.

Source: Official team report.

Prepared with AI assistance from the linked official source. Illustration: NSMT visual.