Virginia Cavaliers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 30–14 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 30, Pittsburgh Panthers 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	9	3	9	6	30
Pittsburgh Panthers	0	12	0	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bryce Perkins (258) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -7.26 EPA
• Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.41 EPA/play -16.35 EPA

Rushing

• Bryce Perkins (258) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Wayne Taulapapa (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
• A.J. Davis (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Maurice Ffrench (221) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Joe Reed (258) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Taysir Mack (221) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryce Perkins	258	35	54.3%	0	2	-0.21	-7.26
Kenny Pickett	221	40	52.5%	0	1	-0.41	-16.35

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	2	0	-0.83	Ended
Q1	258	6	0	-0.76	Pass TD
Q1	221	4	0	-2.62	Punt
Q1	258	2	0	-0.71	Field goal
Q1	221	3	0	-2.86	Ended
Q1	258	10	0	-0.41	Ended
Q1	221	4	0	-0.60	Pass TD
Q2	258	2	0	+0.90	Ended
Q2	221	13	0	+4.98	Ended
Q2	258	5	0	-2.82	Field goal
Q2	221	4	0	-1.58	Rush TD
Q2	258	6	0	+0.80	Ended
Q2	221	6	0	+5.43	Ended
Q3	258	4	0	+0.72	Pass TD
Q3	221	10	0	-0.08	Ended
Q3	258	4	0	+0.70	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to A.J. Davis for 59 yds to the Virg 20 for a 1ST down (+4.77 EPA)
2. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass intercepted Matt Gahm return for 2 yds to the Pitt 29 (-3.4 EPA)
3. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Bryce Perkins pass incomplete to Terrell Jana (-3.33 EPA)
4. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Bryce Perkins run for 27 yds to the Pitt 30 for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)
5. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Wayne Taulapapa run for 10 yds for a TD, (Brian Delaney KICK) (+3.17 EPA)
6. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Pickett, K pass incomplete to Mathews, A (Zandier, Z), PENALTY VA pass interference (Zandier, Z) 15 yards to the UP39, 1ST DOWN UP, NO PLAY. (+3.13 EPA)
7. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Bryce Perkins pass complete to Terrell Jana for 17 yds to the Virg 43 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)
8. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass intercepted Joey Blount return for 9 yds to the Virg 47 (-2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (30–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bryce Perkins (258) — yds, 2 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 30, Pittsburgh Panthers 14 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 30–14.

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=401112433.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Bryce Perkins (258) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 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.