# Pitt vs. Georgia Tech Kickoff Time

> Pitt Panthers host Georgia Tech on Halloween for Week 9 game at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
- Title: Pitt vs. Georgia Tech Kickoff Time · Pittsburgh Panthers On SI
- Summary: Pitt Panthers host Georgia Tech on Halloween for Week 9 game at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Pitt Panthers play Georgia Tech on Halloween at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2…
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- Source: Pittsburgh Panthers On SI — https://si.com/college/pittsburgh/football/pitt-panthers-georgia-tech-kickoff-time-tv-channel-announced
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:48:28+00:00
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## Pitt Panthers Kickoff Time
Pitt Panthers host Georgia Tech at Acrisure Stadium for Week 9 matchup on Halloween, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. et.
## First Primetime Kickoff
This marks the first primetime kickoff for Panthers not on a weekday since previous games at noon for three ACC games.
## Recent Losses
Pitt suffered back-to-back losses to UNC and Boston College, 21-17 and 27-21, preventing ACC Championship Game play.
## Quarterback Struggles
Sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel tore ACL in Week 5 game, leaving fifth-year Holden Gerriner and freshman Corey Dailey without success.
## Georgia Tech Record
Georgia Tech is 2-4 and 1-2 in ACC play, with losses to Colorado and Stanford.
## Pitt's Path to Bowl Game
One more win for Pitt, 5-2 overall, 1-2 ACC, gives them bowl game eligibility after facing No. 1 Miami in Week 8.
## Historical Series
Panthers and Yellow Jackets have met 18 times, with Panthers holding 12-6 lead in series history.
## Recent Game History
Pitt upset Georgia Tech 42-28 in Week 13 last season, while Yellow Jackets beat Panthers 26-21 in Week 5 2022.
## Key takeaway

Pitt Panthers play Georgia Tech on Halloween at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 for Week 9 matchup.