Virginia 3
Pittsburgh 14
Saturday, September 28, 2013 12:30 PM
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Recap: Pittsburgh 14, Virginia 3
SportsDirect Inc. staff
Sep 28, 2013
Pittsburgh 14, Virginia 3: Tom Savage threw for 191 yards and a touchdown as the host Panthers took advantage of a pair of turnovers to knock off the Cavaliers.
James Conner added a rushing touchdown and freshman Tyler Boyd caught seven passes for 111 yards for Pittsburgh (3-1, 2-1 ACC), which overcame three of its own turnovers with a strong defensive effort.
David Watford went 15-of-37 for 123 yards but could not get his team in the end zone as Virginia (2-2, 0-1) dropped its fourth straight conference opener.
The Panthers had trouble moving the ball early but got strong field position thanks to a pair of turnovers and ended up with two first-quarter touchdowns. Dominique Terrell fumbled a punt at the Cavaliers’ 19-yard line to set up Conner’s 6-yard rushing score and Watford fumbled at his own 18-yard line later in the period, leading to Savage’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Devin Street.
Savage was intercepted twice in Pittsburgh territory but Virginia failed to gain a first down after either turnover. The Cavaliers finally got on the board with Ian Frye’s 32-yard field goal in the third quarter but were stopped on fourth-and-goal with 3:30 left in the game and could not keep the Panthers from converting a first down on the ensuing possession.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Devin Street finished with four catches for 58 yards. He needs one more reception to tie Antonio Bryant for second on Pittsburgh’s all-time list. … The teams combined for just 73 rushing yards on 68 attempts. … Watford did not throw an interception for the first time this season. The sophomore remains at three touchdowns and six interceptions in the young campaign.
Sep 28, 2013
Pittsburgh 14, Virginia 3: Tom Savage threw for 191 yards and a touchdown as the host Panthers took advantage of a pair of turnovers to knock off the Cavaliers.
James Conner added a rushing touchdown and freshman Tyler Boyd caught seven passes for 111 yards for Pittsburgh (3-1, 2-1 ACC), which overcame three of its own turnovers with a strong defensive effort.
David Watford went 15-of-37 for 123 yards but could not get his team in the end zone as Virginia (2-2, 0-1) dropped its fourth straight conference opener.
The Panthers had trouble moving the ball early but got strong field position thanks to a pair of turnovers and ended up with two first-quarter touchdowns. Dominique Terrell fumbled a punt at the Cavaliers’ 19-yard line to set up Conner’s 6-yard rushing score and Watford fumbled at his own 18-yard line later in the period, leading to Savage’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Devin Street.
Savage was intercepted twice in Pittsburgh territory but Virginia failed to gain a first down after either turnover. The Cavaliers finally got on the board with Ian Frye’s 32-yard field goal in the third quarter but were stopped on fourth-and-goal with 3:30 left in the game and could not keep the Panthers from converting a first down on the ensuing possession.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Devin Street finished with four catches for 58 yards. He needs one more reception to tie Antonio Bryant for second on Pittsburgh’s all-time list. … The teams combined for just 73 rushing yards on 68 attempts. … Watford did not throw an interception for the first time this season. The sophomore remains at three touchdowns and six interceptions in the young campaign.
