Virginia Tech game provides Pitt with a big challenge ... and opportunity

Before the season began, Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi made a bold prediction at the annual kickoff luncheon that the team would reach the ACC Championship game. Now, nine games into the year, that is finally looking like more of a reality.

Pitt has an incredible opportunity with this weekend’s game against Virginia Tech. The Panthers host the Hokies in a key game and a victory would really bolster their hopes of winning the Coastal Division.

Currently, Pitt (4-1) is the leader of the pack, ahead of 4-2 Virginia and 3-2 Virginia Tech. While the lead over the Cavaliers is slim, the Panthers won their head-to-head matchup last week, so they’ve got a little more breathing room there. But the…