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Pitt Stuns No. 16 Georgia Tech 42-28 to Upend ACC Title Picture

The upset throws the ACC race into a three-way tie that leaves Georgia Tech needing help.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh raced to a 28-0 lead at Bobby Dodd Stadium with freshman Mason Heintschel contributing two touchdown passes and a rushing score early.
  • Braylan Lovelace flipped the game with a 100-yard interception return at the goal line in the third quarter.
  • Ja'Kyrian Turner delivered 200-plus rushing yards for the Panthers, sealing the win with a 56-yard touchdown run late.
  • Haynes King threw two interceptions for Georgia Tech, which missed a chance to clinch an ACC championship game berth.
  • Pitt improved to 6-1 in ACC play to join SMU and Virginia atop the standings, setting up a final week featuring Pitt vs. Miami, SMU vs. Cal and Virginia vs. Virginia Tech to determine the title game.