Ahead of the Virginia Cavaliers contest with the Pittsburgh Panthers this weekend, we’re previewing how the two squads matchup. Yesterday we analyzed UVA’s offense versus Pitt’s defense and, accordingly, today we’re taking a look at UVA’s defense versus Pitt’s offense.
Virginia on Defense
Last year’s Pitt team was led by QB Kenny Pickett and WR Jordan Addison. Pickett is with the Steelers now, and Addison is at USC. That has turned the Panthers into a run-heavy team. Last year’s team was eighth nationally in total offense and passing offense, but was 77th in rushing offense.