The 2019-20 Virginia Football season started off on the right foot as the Cavaliers traveled to Pittsburgh and got a leg up in the Coastal Division with a 30-14 win over the Panthers. It was a back and forth game early on with the Hoos jumping out to a 10-0 lead before heading into the locker room down 14-13 at the break. Virginia put 10 more points on the board in the third quarter — while holding Pitt scoreless — and used well-timed defensive stops to hold on for the win.
In a welcome development, the Virginia kicking game and special teams were outstanding.