Pickett leads Pitt to 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech
Pittsburgh's Jared Wayne (5) catches a pass from quarterback Kenny Pickett in front of Virginia Tech's Jermaine Waller (25) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Pittsburgh's Jared Wayne (5) catches a pass from quarterback Kenny Pickett in front of Virginia Tech's Jermaine Waller (25) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 06:05 PM EDT
Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi leads his team onto the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi leads his team onto the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 06:04 PM EDT
Pittsburgh's Gavin Bartholomew (86) scores a touchdown past Virginia Tech defensive back Nasir Peoples (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Pittsburgh's Gavin Bartholomew (86) scores a touchdown past Virginia Tech defensive back Nasir Peoples (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 05:58 PM EDT
Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) drops a pass while defended by Pittsburgh's Erick Hallett II (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) drops a pass while defended by Pittsburgh's Erick Hallett II (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 05:50 PM EDT
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes while pressured by Virginia Tech defensive lineman Amare Barno (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes while pressured by Virginia Tech defensive lineman Amare Barno (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 05:48 PM EDT
Pittsburgh's Jaylon Barden (10) stiff arms Virginia Tech long snapper Oscar Shadley (97) during a punt return in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Pittsburgh's Jaylon Barden (10) stiff arms Virginia Tech long snapper Oscar Shadley (97) during a punt return in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 05:44 PM EDT
Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner (11) has a pass intended for him deflected by Pittsburgh's Erick Hallett II (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner (11) has a pass intended for him deflected by Pittsburgh's Erick Hallett II (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 05:43 PM EDT
Pittsburgh's Jared Wayne (5) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Pittsburgh's Jared Wayne (5) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
Virginia Tech safety Tae Daley (17) flips while defending Pittsburgh's Shocky Jacques-Louis (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech safety Tae Daley (17) flips while defending Pittsburgh's Shocky Jacques-Louis (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 05:45 PM EDT
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente disputes an official's call in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente disputes an official's call in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 16 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 05:51 PM EDT