Pitt Week 7 Ultimate Wrap-Up: Road Warriors

THE BIG LEAD

The Panthers were able to secure their first road victory of the season, beating Virginia 45-31 in Charlottesville.

• Post-Gazette: Pitt gets needed conference win
• Streaking the Lawn: Virginia falls 45-31 to Pittsburgh in a shootout
• Trib: Pitt rides banged-up defense to win over Virginia
• Cardiac Hill: Pitt defeats Virginia on road, 45-31

THE WRAP-UP

KEYS TO THE GAME

• Alan Saunders: Five takeaways
• Cardiac Hill: Whitehead’s pick 6 the turning point of the game
• Penn Live: Takeaways from Pitt’s win
• Fansided: Quadree Henderson burns Virginia on 93-yard kickoff return

DUAL THREATS

• Jerry DiPaola: Conner takes spot on defense during last series
• Cardiac Hill: Pitt running back James Conner nearly records sack
• Anson Whaley: Expect to see more of James Conner on defense

LOOKING AHEAD

The Panthers are off this week, which means the coaches will be out recruiting and the players will be resting up. The Panthers have a huge game against Virginia Tech at Heinz Field on Thursday, Oct 27th at 7PM.

• Chris Mueller: Pitt offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s use of talen Panthers’ best chance against gauntlet
• ESPN: Don’t count out Panthers in Coastal
• Jenn Menendez: Week off welcomed by weary team

THE FINAL WORD

Another GREAT B.A. TEAM WIN!! That's how you FINISH!! #ThePursuit #H2P pic.twitter.com/4yR8Mjlqe6

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) October 15, 2016

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