How to watch Virginia Tech-Pittsburgh college football game for free tonight

Pittsburgh Panthers running back Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) takes the handoff from Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6). The Syracuse Orange football team travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Sept. 17, 2026. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.comDennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.comIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe Virginia Tech Hokies play against the Pittsburgh Panthers in a college football game tonight. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN. You can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. If the free trials have been used, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. Why you should watch this gameVirginia Tech has played well this season, as the team currently has a 4-0 record with new head coach James Franklin. If the Hokies can secure a victory tonight, then they could compete for an ACC title this year. The Pittsburgh squad also has a 4-0 record, so the team is looking to remain undefeated in ACC play. If the Panthers keep their win streak alive, then they could also contend for an ACC Championship. Key players to watch in tonight’s gameVirginia Tech’s quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer will be a key player to watch tonight. He has thrown for eight touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards this season, which highlights his arm talent. Pittsburgh will need to rely on its quarterback Mason Heintschel this evening. He has thrown for nearly 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns this year. Where you can watch this game for free tonightSince the game will be televised on ESPN, you can watch this matchup for free by using the five-day free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. How to watch Penn State-Northwestern college football game for free tonightLee County vs. Coffee: Where to watch live Georgia high school football game of the weekThompson vs. Hoover: Watch Alabama high school football showdown live Friday nightGrimsley North Carolina vs. Varina Virginia: Where to watch high school football interstate showdown live from RichmondHow to watch Indiana Fever-Las Vegas Aces game 3 WNBA Playoffs for free tonightThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...