The highest-graded players from Pittsburgh's win over Virginia, 23-13

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With a crucial 23-13 win on Friday night, the Pittsburgh Panthers were able to move their overall record to 5-4. They also notched another conference win to get to 4-1 and leap to the front of the pack in the ACC Coastal Division. The Virginia Cavaliers fell to 6-3 overall and to 4-2 in the conference.

[Editor's Note: While we grade every player on every game, to qualify for an overall game grade for this recap's purpose, a player must have played at least 20 snaps to be considered a full-time contributor to the game.]

Top 5 Overall

Pittsburgh Offense

Darrin Hall, RB – 77.8 overall grade

Mike Herndon, OG – 75.6 overall grade

Stefano Millin, OT – 73.3 overall grade

Aaron Mathews, WR – 70.1 overall grade

Connor Dintino, OG – 69.8 overall grade

Pittsburgh Defense

Amir Watts, DI – 71.0 overall grade

Shane Roy, DI – 70.7 overall grade

Damarri Mathis, CB – 69.4 overall grade

Dewayne Hendrix, EDGE – 68.8 overall grade

Damar Hamlin, CB – 68.5 overall grade

Virginia Offense

Terrell Jana, WR – 86.4 overall grade

Bryce Perkins, QB – 75.0 overall grade

Dillon Reinkensmeyer, C – 62.6 overall grade

Tanner Cowley, TE – 60.0 overall grade

Chris Glaser, OG – 59.1 overall grade

Virginia Defense

Joey Blount, S – 84.8 overall grade

Charles Snowden, LB – 73.7 overall grade

Tim Harris, CB – 73.2 overall grade

Mandy Alonso, DI – 71.9 overall grade

Bryce Hall, CB – 71.9 overall grade