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What the news says about this game

Two undefeated ACC teams clash on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. EDT: Pittsburgh (4-0) and Virginia Tech (4-0) meet in a critical conference matchup with Playoff implications. PITT's offense has been explosive, with QB Mason Heintschel throwing for 6 TDs in a dominant 59-0 win over Bucknell on Sept. 26—his second 6-TD game of the season. Virginia Tech showed resilience in a 21-14 comeback win over Boston College, with RB Jeffrey Overton Jr. scoring a crucial 76-yard go-ahead TD on Sept. 26. Both teams are being discussed on the College Football Playoff bubble watch.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
PITTMason HeintschelmoreHistoric season with two 6-TD passing games already. Most recent: 403 yards, 6 TDs in 59-0 rout of Bucknell on Sept. 26.
VTJeffrey Overton Jr.moreKey playmaker with clutch 76-yard go-ahead TD in 21-14 comeback win over Boston College on Sept. 26.

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