GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Pittsburgh’s running game against Virginia’s front-seven. In the Panthers’ 54-45 marathon win against Duke last week, Pittsburgh racked up 634 total yards with 484 of those yards coming on the ground. The Cavaliers have allowed just 904 total rushing yards on the season but will face its toughest test against a Panthers offense that boasts a handful of capable running backs. Virginia ranks 20th in the country allowing just 113 rushing yards per game while Pittsburgh ranks 22nd in the nation in rushing offense at 228 yards per game.
DRAFT SLANT
–WR Olamide Zaccheaus has proven to be a playmaker all over the field throughout his career and has shown the ability to run the ball from the backfield as well as catch passes. Zaccheaus carried the ball twice against North Carolina for 30 yards while catching 10 passes for 108 yards.
ROSTER REPORT
–DB Joey Blount continued to wear a walking boot on his left leg during the week but is expected to play again this week against Pittsburgh.
