One of the top wideouts in college football will be on display when Gavin Bartholomew and the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-3) visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Last time out, the Panthers took the loss against the North Carolina Tar Heels, 41-24. In their most recent outing, the Hokies took on the Marshall Thundering Herd and lost by a final score of 24-17.
In that last outing for the Panthers, Phil Jurkovec completed 11 of 15 passing attempts (73.3%) and totaled 109 yards through the air. Rodney Hammond Jr. had 14 rushing attempts and wound up with 83 yards and one touchdown. Konata Mumpfield ended the contest with eight catches for 90 yards.
In the Hokies’ last game, Kyron Drones threw for 160 yards on 19-35 passing (54.3%), plus 15 rushing attempts for 75 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 88 yards on nine attempts. He also hauled in five receptions for 45 yards. Benji Gosnell posted 52 yards on four receptions.
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Pittsburgh Players to Watch
- Jurkovec leads the team with 583 passing yards (145.8 yards per game) and has a 51.1% completion percentage this year (46-of-90) while throwing four touchdowns with three interceptions. He also has 81 rushing yards on 33 carries with one touchdown, averaging 20.3 yards per game.
- Hammond Jr. has rushed for a team-high 178 yards on 39 attempts (44.5 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
- C’Bo Flemister has 109 yards on 22 carries (27.3 ypg).
- Bartholomew has racked up nine receptions for 216 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He averages 54 receiving yards per game.
- Mumpfield has also chipped in with 16 receptions for 183 yards and two touchdowns.
- This season Daejon Reynolds is averaging 21.5 yards per game, with seven catches for 86 yards.
Virginia Tech Players to Watch
- Grant Wells has passed for 494 yards while completing 53.2% of his throws (33-of-62), with five touchdowns and two interceptions (247 yards per game).
- Tuten has rushed for a team-high 192 yards on 47 carries (48 yards per game) and one touchdown. He also has 95 receiving yards on eight catches (23.8 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Drones has 164 yards on 41 carries (41 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Stephen Gosnell has nine catches, leading his team with 133 yards (33.3 ypg) this season.
- Da’Quan Felton has also tacked on 10 receptions for 128 yards and one touchdown.
- Dae’Quan Wright has caught 11 passes for 127 yards, averaging 31.8 yards per game this year.
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | -2.5 | -115 | -105 | 40.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Pittsburgh | Virginia Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24 (94) | 21.5 (109) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23 (62) | 25 (68) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (83) | 5 (47) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 3 (109) | 5 (76) |
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