When Pitt (5-4, 4-1 ACC) takes on Virginia Tech (4-4, 3-2 ACC) this Friday, the Panthers will have an opportunity to move one step closer to an ACC Coastal Division championship. If Pitt beats Virginia Tech, they also will become bowl eligible after missing out on the preseason last year.

A BRIEF LOOK AT THE PITT-VIRGINIA TECH MATCHUP

Overall Series Record: Virginia Tech leads 10-7

ACC Series: Virginia Tech leads 3-2

Last Meeting: Nov. 18, 2017, Virginia Tech won 20-14

Longest Pitt Series Win Streak: 4 games (2001-2003, 2012)

Longest VT Series Win Streak: 4 games (1993-1996)

Largest Pitt Victory Margin: 31 points (38-7, 2001)

Largest Virginia Tech Victory Margin: 42 points, (63-21, 1993)

Panther247 Pitt football recruiting analyst Ed O’Brien breaks down this weekend’s crucial ACC Coastal Division matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers and Virginia Tech Hokies.