There will be all kinds of analysis, theories, and yes, even excuses as to why Virginia lost a critical, 23-13, Coastal Division home game to Pittsburgh on Friday night at rain-soaked Scott Stadium.

In a hard-hitting ACC Coastal Division clash, No. 23 Virginia gave up three Pittsburgh rushing touchdowns — all by senior Darrin Hall — and the Panthers walked out of Scott Stadium with a 23-13 win Friday night.