Pitt vs Virginia Takeaways: Defense Decimates Cavs

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are bowl eligible after dominating win over struggling Virginia. Pitt is undefeated within the month of November after going 1-3 in October and again on the upswing. 

This sport was a needed, simple win for the Panthers. The protection may have gained this sport by themselves however the offense added one of the best passing efficiency they’ve had in weeks as Pitt ran away with a 37-7 victory. 

There was so much to love from this win, however the Panthers nonetheless have some room to enhance in the event that they wish to run the remainder of the desk. 

Pitt Protection Closing in Type

Pat Narduzzi mentioned previous to this sport that the Panthers are a much-improved unit from the start of the 12 months. He was brutally sincere, calling them poor towards the run particularly in the course of the first half of the season however mentioned that for instance how far they’ve come as a unit. 

The Panthers stonewalled Virginia for all 60 minutes this week and for the second sport in a row, bought stronger as the sport progressed. Initially of the 12 months, they have been vulnerable to falling aside late when the sport was within the stability however this week, they shut the door early and by no means gave Virginia an opportunity to get off the bottom. 

Housing two Brennan Armstrong interceptions wasn’t sufficient. They sacked him eight instances and added eight extra tackles for loss. The Wahoos had gained damaging dashing yards by halftime and ended the afternoon with 144 complete yards. Each degree of the Panthers’ protection was sharp and energetic within the dominating win. 

Kedon Slovis Continues Upward Pattern

3-6 Virginia has suffered by way of a tough season to date however for all of their struggles, one factor they’ve completed nicely is defend the cross. They’re within the prime half of the ACC when it comes to yards allowed and that makes it all of the extra spectacular that Pitt quarterback Kedon Slovis was capable of carve up the Cavalier secondary. 

This was Slovis’ greatest sport because the first half towards Tennesee when he threw for 195 yards in a half earlier than exiting early with a concussion. Slovis was sharp with the deep ball – finishing 4 passes for 20 or extra yards. He unfold the ball round and made good choices. Slovis ended his day having thrown for 208 yards, a landing and a 144.9 passer ranking.

He bought some assist from his receivers, notably Bub Means who caught his first landing of the 12 months together with a team-high 90 yards and it seems that the passing sport has made some strides since struggling mightily in the course of the center third of the 12 months. 

Penalties Halt Quick Begin

Pitt scored 14 factors earlier than their offense ever touched the ball however that unit had no drawback scoring once they finally bought on the sector. The Panthers scored on their first two drives of the sport and lead 28-0 with 2:33 left within the first quarter. However they stalled after the quarter turned and did not rating once more till the 7:21 mark of the third quarter. 

The Panthers punted thrice, missed a discipline purpose and knelt out the primary half clock on their 5 possessions in between scores and that may be largely attributed to the penalties that took them off schedule. Holding and false begin calls from the entrance 5 on offense have been probably the most frequent infractions.Then later within the third, John Morgan dedicated a private foul that resulted in an ejection and a facemask from Bangally Kamara arrange Virginia’s first landing of the sport.

Pitt continues to carry themselves again and whereas it did not value them something on this sport, it’s a dangerous behavior to have this late within the season. Chemistry points just isn’t adequate excuse this late within the 12 months, particularly with all of the expertise they’ve alongside the offensive line. Penalties have already value them dearly, however the Panthers aren’t studying their lesson. 

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