{
  "id": 11620083,
  "title": "Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi takes major victory lap after win over Virginia Tech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pitts-pat-narduzzi-takes-major-victory-lap-after-win-over-virginia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:09:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pitt-pat-narduzzi-takes-major-060924213.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pitt football pulled off a hard-fought 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech Hokies in a thrilling game at Lane Stadium on Friday. Despite losing starting quarterback Mason Heintschel early in the second half, head coach Pat Narduzzi’s team remained composed and continued to execute offensively. Narduzzi, satisfied with the result, expressed his intention to enjoy the win and return his focus to football. \"We find a way to get it done, and again, probably didn’t play our best. We'll go back and watch that videotape, but it’s a win, and I’m going to enjoy that for 24 hours for sure. That’s a Friday night win, and enjoy a Saturday with the family,\" Narduzzi said. Earlier in the game, Virginia Tech controlled the first half and built a 14-0 lead before Pitt began their comeback with a 21-point stretch. Virginia Tech had a final opportunity to rally, but failed to convert a 36-yard field goal attempt to complete a dramatic comeback. This win marks Pitt's fifth consecutive victory on the season, their second time opening a season with such a streak. Pitt will next host North Carolina on Oct. 10.",
  "summary": "Pitt football managed to outlast the Virginia Tech Hokies in a thrilling game at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg on Friday. Despite losing starting quarterback Mason Heintschel to an injury on the fourth play of the second half, Pat Narduzzi’s team stayed composed and continued to execute offensively, eventually securing a hard-fought 35-33 victory over […] The post Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi takes major…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Pitt escapes Virginia Tech with 35-33 victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pitt-escapes-virginia-tech-with-35-33-victory",
        "published": "2026-10-03T02:56:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}