Pitt’s much maligned 2017 defense has seen some improved play in the last 2 weeks. After knocking off the Duke Blue Devils a week ago, the Panthers returned home to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers 31-14 yesterday in similar fashion.

Despite a very weak pass rush all season long, Pitt was able to hold Cavs senior QB Kurt Benkert in check all day.

It all started on Virginia’s first possession of the day.

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