Total Yards
Pittsburgh458
Youngstown State407
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Youngstown State at Pittsburgh
Sep 5, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
Youngstown State
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Final Score
37 - 45
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh133
Youngstown State278
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh325
Youngstown State129
Turnovers
Pittsburgh3
Youngstown State0
Game Conditions
Temperature85°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Youngstown State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh29:44
Youngstown State30:16
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh holds off Youngstown State 45-37
Pittsburgh defeated Youngstown State 45-37 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 458-407 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 45-37. James Conner run for 13 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 458 total yards, 325 rushing yards, and 133 passing yards. Youngstown State finished with 407 total yards, including 129 on the ground and 278 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 5-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-0, Pittsburgh led 24-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Qadree Ollison run for 71 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
James Conner run for 13 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-3 over Youngstown State).
Field Goal Good
Zak Kennedy 22 yd FG GOOD (Youngstown State led 3-0 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
James Conner run for 4 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-3 over Youngstown State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Chad Voytik pass intercepted for a TD LeRoy Alexander return for 41 yds for a TD, (Zak Kennedy KICK) (Pittsburgh led 17-13 over Youngstown State).
Field Goal Good
Chris Blewitt 45 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 17-3 over Youngstown State).
Kickoff
Connor McFadden kickoff for 54 yds , Avonte Maddox return for 89 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Youngstown State led 13-24 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-37
Pittsburgh defeated Youngstown State.
Total yards
458-407
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
325
Pittsburgh averaged 7.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
133
Pittsburgh averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-16
Youngstown State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 458 | 407 |
| Passing Yards | 133 | 278 |
| Rushing Yards | 325 | 129 |
| First Downs | 16 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 3-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-23 | 4-34 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-18 | 20-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 29:44 | 30:16 |