Pitt vs. Georgia Tech: Preview, Prediction, TV Info and more

For the first time since its 1976 national championship season, Pitt will travel to Atlanta to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. This will turn out to be a big game as both teams need a win to keep pace with the upper tier in the ACC Coastal Division.

The Panthers are coming off a disappointing loss at the hands of Navy last week while the Yellow Jackets enter as winners of two straight.

Oct 12, 2013; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback

(7) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. The Hokies defeated Pitt 19-9. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

This is a game that could go a long way to gaining a bowl bid.

Pitt needs the win badly as they still have games against Notre Dame and Miami on the schedule while the Yellow Jackets still have to face off against Georgia and Clemson.

Can the Panthers go on the road and steal another ACC win?

Let’s take a look.

When: Saturday, November 2

Where: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Time: 7 p.m. EST

Watch: ESPNU

Spread: Georgia Tech (-10.5)

Series History: 

Series Began: 1918

Series Overall: Pitt leads 5-2

ACC Series: 0-0

At Pittsburgh: Pitt leads 3-0

At Georgia Tech: Pitt leads 2-0

At Neutral Sites: Georgia Tech leads 2-0 (two bowl games)

Last Meeting at Pitt: Oct. 23, 1920 (Pitt 10, Georgia Tech 3)

Last Meeting at Georgia Tech: Sept. 18, 1976 (Pitt 42, Ga. Tech 14)

Current Series Streak: Pitt has won 2 (1974; 1976)

Longest Pitt Series Win Streak: 3 games (1918-20)

Longest Georgia Tech Series Win Streak: 2 games (1955-56 Sugar Bowl; 1956 Gator Bowl)

Largest Pitt Victory Margin: 32 points (32-0, 1918)

Largest Georgia Tech Victory Margin: 7 points (twice)