Total Yards
Pittsburgh323
Notre Dame502
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Notre Dame at Pittsburgh
Sep 4, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 1
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
42 - 21
NDP
Home
Pittsburgh
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Pittsburgh258
Notre Dame227
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh103
Notre Dame275
Turnovers
Pittsburgh2
Notre Dame1
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind10 mph NW
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh16:45
Notre Dame20:06
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Notre Dame pulls away from Pittsburgh 42-21
Notre Dame finished ahead of Pittsburgh 42-21 on Sep 4, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Notre Dame finished ahead of Pittsburgh 42-21 on Sep 4, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Notre Dame built the decisive edge with a 21-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Notre Dame 502; Pittsburgh 323. Another key split was passing yards: Notre Dame 227; Pittsburgh 258.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Notre Dame 502; Pittsburgh 323
Passing yards
Notre Dame 227; Pittsburgh 258
Rushing yards
Notre Dame 275; Pittsburgh 103
Turnovers
Notre Dame 1; Pittsburgh 2
First downs
Notre Dame 33; Pittsburgh 20
Possession time
Notre Dame 20:06; Pittsburgh 16:45
Third downs
Notre Dame 10-15; Pittsburgh 4-14
Completions-attempts
Notre Dame 18-27; Pittsburgh 20-35
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 323 | 502 |
| Passing Yards | 258 | 227 |
| Rushing Yards | 103 | 275 |
| First Downs | 20 | 33 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 10-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-35 | 18-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 16:45 | 20:06 |