Pitt defeats Georgia Tech 37-34

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Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt fans cheer on their team against Georgia Tech Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt fans cheer on their team against Georgia Tech
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Former Pitt coach Johnny Majors greets a referee while acting as an honorary captain before the team takes on Georgia Tech Saturday at Heinz Field.

Former Pitt coach Johnny Majors greets a referee while acting as an honorary captain
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Brian O'Neill carries for a touchdown against Georgia Tech in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Brian O’Neill carries for a touchdown against Georgia Tech in the first quarter
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Chawntez Moss carries as he's defended by Georgia Tech's KeShun Freeman in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Chawntez Moss carries as he’s defended by Georgia Tech’s KeShun Freeman
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman drops back to pass against Georgia Tech in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman drops back to pass against Georgia Tech
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Tyrique Jarrett takes down Georgia Tech's Dedrick Mills in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Tyrique Jarrett takes down Georgia Tech’s Dedrick Mills
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Georgia Tech's Brad Stewart pulls in a pass against Pitt's Dane Jackson in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Georgia Tech’s Brad Stewart pulls in a pass against Pitt’s Dane Jackson
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's George Aston carries as he's defended by Georgia Tech's Victor Alexander in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s George Aston carries as he’s defended by Georgia Tech’s Victor Alexander
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Jester Weah carries in front of Georgia Tech's Lance Austin in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Jester Weah carries in front of Georgia Tech’s Lance Austin
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi fires his team up against Georgia Tech in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi fires his team up against Georgia Tech
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Jordan Whitehead carries as he's defended by Georgia Tech's Lance Austin in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Jordan Whitehead carries as he’s defended by Georgia Tech’s Lance Austin
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's James Conner carries in front of Georgia Tech's David Curry in the third quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s James Conner carries in front of Georgia Tech’s David Curry
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's James Conner carries as Georgia Tech's Patrick Gamble defends in the third quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s James Conner carries as Georgia Tech’s Patrick Gamble defends
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Tyrique Jarrett and Matt Galambos take down Georgia Tech's Dedrick Mills on a fourth and one try late in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Tyrique Jarrett and Matt Galambos take down Georgia Tech’s Dedrick Mills
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Scott Orndoff runs into the end zone to tie the game against Georgia Tech in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Scott Orndoff runs into the end zone to tie the game against Georgia Tech
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Jester Weah jumps on Scott Orndoff as he runs into the end zone to tie the game against Georgia Tech in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Jester Weah jumps on Scott Orndoff as he runs into the end zone to tie the game against Georgia Tech
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Georgia Tech's Ricky Jeune pulls in a pass for a touchdown against Pitt's Ryan Lewis in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Georgia Tech’s Ricky Jeune pulls in a pass for a touchdown against Pitt’s Ryan Lewis
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Qadree Ollison celebrates his touchdown with Brian O'Neill against Georgia Tech in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Qadree Ollison celebrates his touchdown with Brian O’Neill
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's George Aston carries as he pushes away Georgia Tech's Terrell Lewis in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s George Aston carries as he pushes away Georgia Tech’s Terrell Lewis
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman pushes away Georgia Tech's P.J. Davis in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman pushes away Georgia Tech’s P.J. Davis
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Chawntez Moss carries as he's taken down by Georgia Tech's Lance Austin in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Chawntez Moss carries as he’s taken down by Georgia Tech’s Lance Austin
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Chris Blewitt kicks the winning field goal against Georgia Tech Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Chris Blewitt kicks the winning field goal against Georgia Tech
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Connor Dintino congratulates Chris Blewitt after kicking the winning field goal against Georgia Tech Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Connor Dintino congratulates Chris Blewitt after kicking the winning field
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Kellen McAlone, Ryan Lewis and Rori Blair celebrate after defeating Georgia Tech Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Kellen McAlone, Ryan Lewis and Rori Blair celebrate after defeating Georgia Tech
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Jaryd Jones-Smith hugs James Conner after defeating Georgia Tech Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Jaryd Jones-Smith hugs James Conner after defeating Georgia Tech
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