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Pittsburgh at Rutgers
Oct 17, 2009 • Completed
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC

Final Score
24 - 17

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Game Conditions
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.02 in
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Game Story
Pittsburgh holds off Rutgers 24-17
Pittsburgh finished ahead of Rutgers 24-17 on Oct 17, 2009. The result came in week 7 of the 2009 season.
Pittsburgh finished ahead of Rutgers 24-17 on Oct 17, 2009. The result came in week 7 of the 2009 season.
Pittsburgh built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Pittsburgh 376; Rutgers 286. Another key split was passing yards: Pittsburgh 162; Rutgers 273.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Pittsburgh 376; Rutgers 286
Passing yards
Pittsburgh 162; Rutgers 273
Rushing yards
Pittsburgh 223; Rutgers 38
Turnovers
Pittsburgh 2; Rutgers 2
First downs
Pittsburgh 21; Rutgers 16
Possession time
Pittsburgh 21:38; Rutgers 16:02
Third downs
Pittsburgh 10-17; Rutgers 5-15
Completions-attempts
Pittsburgh 16-24; Rutgers 23-41
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 286 | 376 |
| Passing Yards | 273 | 162 |
| Rushing Yards | 38 | 223 |
| First Downs | 16 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 10-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 5-47 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-41 | 16-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 20 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 16:02 | 21:38 |