Pitt overcomes 3 turnovers, beats Georgia Tech 20-10

ATLANTA -- The ACC's best run defense created the play of the game for Pittsburgh. That defense also has the Panthers in position to contend for another shot at the Atlantic Coast Conference championship. Kylan Johnson 's goal-line hit late in the third quarter forced a fumble, protecting Pitt's lead, and the Panthers rode their dominant defense to a 20-10 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. Pitt (6-3, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) held Georgia Tech (2-6, 1-4) to 194 yards. "They played another outstanding game," said Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi of his defense. "You win championships with defense." Entering the game, The Panthers led the ACC with an average of 85.9 yards rushing allowed per game. They held the Yellow Jackets to 86 yards. Pitt, the defending Coastal Division champion, became bowl-eligible.