Virginia Cavaliers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Virginia Cavaliers 38–13 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 13, Pittsburgh Panthers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	3	6	3	0	13
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	9	6	0	38

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Tyler Palko (221) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +12.19 EPA
• Kevin Mccabe (258) — 0.0 yds · +0.91 EPA/play +1.82 EPA
• Christian Olsen (258) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.57 EPA

Rushing

• Larod Stephenshowling (221) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Jason Snelling (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• Shane Brooks (221) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Tom Santi (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Derek Kinder (221) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Marcel Pestano (221) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Palko	221	21	14.3%	0	3	+0.58	+12.19
Kevin Mccabe	258	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.91	+1.82
Christian Olsen	258	29	0.0%	0	0	-0.02	-0.57
TEAM	258	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.73	-0.73
Jameel Sewell	258	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.39	-0.77
TEAM	221	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.31	-2.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UVA	PITT
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	221	4	0	-0.91	Ended
Q1	258	5	0	-2.24	Field goal
Q1	221	3	0	-2.83	Punt
Q1	258	7	0	-0.77	Punt
Q1	221	14	0	+4.75	Pass TD
Q2	258	3	0	+2.89	Rush TD
Q2	221	6	0	+0.78	Interception
Q2	258	9	0	-3.55	Punt
Q2	221	1	0	+4.79	Pass TD
Q2	258	3	0	-0.10	Punt
Q2	221	10	0	+3.53	Field goal
Q3	258	3	0	-2.01	Punt
Q3	221	1	0	+4.37	Pass TD
Q3	258	7	0	+3.34	Field goal
Q3	221	5	0	-2.12	Punt
Q3	258	3	0	-2.72	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Tyler Palko pass intercepted by Nate Lyles at the UVa 40, returned for 47 yards to the Pitt 13. (-5.84 EPA)
2. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Tyler Palko pass complete to Oderick Turner for 72 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.79 EPA)
3. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Tyler Palko pass complete to Derek Kinder for 78 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.37 EPA)
4. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Christian Olsen pass complete to Kevin Ogletree for 21 yards to the UVa 45 for a 1ST down. (+3.86 EPA)
5. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Pittsburgh penalty 15 yard running into the kicker accepted. (+3.77 EPA)
6. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Christian Olsen pass intercepted by Darrelle Revis at the UVa 19, returned for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.64 EPA)
7. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kevin Mccabe pass intercepted by Clint Session at the Pitt 23, returned for 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-3.35 EPA)
8. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Larod Stephenshowling rush for 19 yards to the UVa 1 for a 1ST down. (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (38–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tyler Palko (221) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UVA at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Virginia Cavaliers 13, Pittsburgh Panthers 38 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 13–38.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450221.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Tyler Palko (221) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Virginia Cavaliers at Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.