The Virginia Tech Hokies huddle up before their game against the Pittsburgh Panthers. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Ken Ekanem (4) hits Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Chad Voytik (16) early in the game. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies outside linebacker Derek Di Nardo (41) and cornerback Kendall Fuller (11) celebrate a fumble recovery in the first quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer (12) stands in the pocket and looks to throw a deep pass. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Chuck Clark (19) gets airborne as he assists on tackling Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer looks on in displeasure at a penalty called on the Hokies. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies running back Joel Caleb (15) looks for a running lane on a first half rushing attempt. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) hits Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Chad Voytik (16) hard in the second quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) points to Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Chad Voytik (16) on the play following his big hit. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
The Virginia Tech coaching staff and quarterback Andrew Ford (17) signal in the play from the sideline. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Cam Phillips (18) jhas a touchdown pass sail through his fingertips being defended be Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Ray Vinopal (9).(Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies kicker Joey Slye (46) points to the sky after successfully converting a field goal. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies running back J.C. Coleman reaches helplessly for the ball he just fumbled in the second quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Frank Beamer looks on during the second quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer (12) throws a pass. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Ryan Malleck (88) is upended near the sideline after a reception. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Reggie Mitchell (15) intercepts a pass intended for Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) but the play was negated due to a roughing the passer penalty. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Cam Phillips (18) slips and falls after a reception late in the second quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies full back Sam Rogers (45) cuts and tries to avoid Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Ray Vinopal (9) in the second half. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) reacts in pain after hauling in a long reception inside the 20 yard line. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) catches a pass in the end zone but fails to get one foot down in bounds. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Kendall Fuller (11) tackles and sends Pittsburgh Panthers running back Rachid Ibrahim (29) airborne. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies outside linebacker Derek Di Nardo (41) prepares to tackle Pittsburgh Panthers running back Chris James (5) in the third quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech cheerleaders fire up the visiting fans during an important third down conversion attempt. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) makes a diving reception over the middle for a first down. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) gets through the line of scrimmages and blocks the field goal attempt of Pittsburgh Panthers kicker Chris Blewitt (12). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies running back Joel Caleb (15) is brought down after a fourth quarter reception. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Cam Phillips (18) gets two feet in bounds as he catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter which cut the Panthers' lead to 21-15. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Cam Phillips (18) celebrates his touchdown reception with running back Joel Caleb (15). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive tackle Corey Marshall (96) celebrates a failed third down conversation attempt giving the Hokies the ball and a chance to score a touchdown to take the lead. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Cam Phillips (18) lays motionless for a second after the Hokies last attempt on fourth down fell incomplete. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Chase Williams (36) and teammates make their way back up the tunnel towards the locker room following the disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
