Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG (AP) – Kyron Drones threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 38-21 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Drones completed 12 of 19 passes for a career-high 228 yards and rushed for 41 yards for the Hokies (2-3, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference).
The Hokies scored two touchdowns in the second quarter to break a 7-all tie and never trailed after that. Drones scored on a 2-yard run with 13:07 left in the first half and then threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Bhayshul Tuten with 21 seconds left in the half to give the Hokies a 21-7 lead.
Tuten rushed for 109 yards for Virginia Tech, which finished with 427 yards of offense.
TAKEAWAYS
Pittsburgh: Missing three starters on the offensive line because of injuries, the Panthers couldn't run the ball against one of the ACC's worst rush defenses - the Hokies were 13th in the league, allowing 212.5 yards per game. The Panthers, who rushed for just 38 yards, need to find some answers on offense during an upcoming bye week, especially with a tough late-season schedule looming.
Virginia Tech: The Hokies offense has been sputtering all season and for much of coach Brent Pry's tenure but ran on all cylinders again Pittsburgh. The Hokies amassed more than 400 yards for just the third time in Pry's 16 games as the coach.
UP NEXT
Virginia Tech: Hokies host Wake Forest on Saturday, Oct. 14. The game is sold out, but fans still seeking ticket options for that matchup are encouraged to visit SeatGeek, the official secondary marketplace of Virginia Tech Athletics.
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