The Virginia Cavaliers couldn't find the end zone in a late comeback bid, as the team fell to the Pittsburgh Panthers 26-19 at Heinz Field. The Hoos lost their third consecutive game, falling to 1-4 (0-1 ACC), while the surging Panthers moved to 4-1 (1-0 ACC).
Trailing 26-13, the Hoos scored their first offensive touchdown of the game on a Matt Johns strike to Canaan Severin with just under six minutes to play. The defense followed it by forcing a crucial three-and-out, giving the team the ball back at their 28 with 3:44 to play. It looked like UVA may pull off the comeback when Matt Johns followed consecutive penalties by finding TJ Thorpe to convert on 4th and 23.