Total Yards
Akron105
Pittsburgh308
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Pittsburgh at Akron
Sep 12, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 2
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
24 - 7
PA
Home
Akron
Mid-American
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Akron63
Pittsburgh180
Rushing Yards
Akron42
Pittsburgh128
Turnovers
Akron1
Pittsburgh0
Game Conditions
Temperature58°F
Wind5 mph NW
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.17 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Akron vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Akron22:32
Pittsburgh37:28
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Pittsburgh beats Akron 24-7
Pittsburgh defeated Akron 24-7 in Week 2 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 308-105 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 24-7. Chris Blewitt 25 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 308 total yards, 128 rushing yards, and 180 passing yards. Akron finished with 105 total yards, including 42 on the ground and 63 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 7-16 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Pittsburgh led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chris Blewitt 25 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Chris Blewitt 25 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 3-0 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Peterman pass complete to J.P. Holtz for 18 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 10-7 over Akron).
Rushing Touchdown
Conor Hundley run for 32 yds for a TD, (Robert Stein KICK) (Akron led 7-3 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Qadree Ollison run for 2 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 17-7 over Akron).
Rushing Touchdown
Darrin Hall run for 5 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 24-7 over Akron).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-7
Pittsburgh defeated Akron.
Total yards
308-105
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
128
Pittsburgh averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
180
Pittsburgh averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
Akron's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Akron | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 105 | 308 |
| Passing Yards | 63 | 180 |
| Rushing Yards | 42 | 128 |
| First Downs | 8 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-85 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-22 | 18-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 22:32 | 37:28 |