In a sloppy showing, Tech football managed to overcome shoddy ball-handling and trounced Pitt 35-17 on Saturday. Opening ACC play, the Jackets were favored going into this matchup against a reeling Pitt team, whose lone victory thus far this season came in an overtime victory against FCS Youngstown State. Giving up four turnovers to one of the worst teams in the ACC was not a good look for the Jackets at all, particularly for a team whose option offense prizes ball-handling. That is just one of a number of takeaways after the game.
Defense, Defense, Defense
Tech’s defense finally showed up on Saturday, limiting the Panthers to only 17 points and preventing the Panthers from scoring on any fumbles.