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Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh
Sep 15, 2012 • Completed
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Virginia Tech
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Final Score
17 - 35

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63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Pittsburgh pulls away from Virginia Tech 35-17
Pittsburgh finished ahead of Virginia Tech 35-17 on Sep 15, 2012. The result came in week 3 of the 2012 season.
Pittsburgh finished ahead of Virginia Tech 35-17 on Sep 15, 2012. The result came in week 3 of the 2012 season.
Pittsburgh built the decisive edge with a 18-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Pittsburgh 537; Virginia Tech 324. Another key split was passing yards: Pittsburgh 283; Virginia Tech 265.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Pittsburgh 537; Virginia Tech 324
Passing yards
Pittsburgh 283; Virginia Tech 265
Rushing yards
Pittsburgh 254; Virginia Tech 59
Turnovers
Pittsburgh 1; Virginia Tech 4
First downs
Pittsburgh 27; Virginia Tech 14
Possession time
Pittsburgh 38:27; Virginia Tech 21:33
Third downs
Pittsburgh 6-17; Virginia Tech 5-13
Completions-attempts
Pittsburgh 19-28; Virginia Tech 14-31
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 537 | 324 |
| Passing Yards | 283 | 265 |
| Rushing Yards | 254 | 59 |
| First Downs | 27 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-110 | 4-39 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 14-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 38:27 | 21:33 |