Total Yards
Pittsburgh261
Villanova172
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Villanova at Pittsburgh
Sep 3, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 1
Away
Villanova
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 28
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh175
Villanova119
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh86
Villanova53
Turnovers
Pittsburgh1
Villanova2
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Villanova box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh29:43
Villanova30:17
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Pittsburgh pulls away from Villanova 28-7
Pittsburgh defeated Villanova 28-7 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 261-172 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 28-7. James Conner run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 7} left in the quarter 2, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 261 total yards, 86 rushing yards, and 175 passing yards. Villanova finished with 172 total yards, including 53 on the ground and 119 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 6-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Pittsburgh led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathan Peterman pass complete to Jester Weah for 16 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
James Conner run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Villanova).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Peterman pass complete to James Conner for 9 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-0 over Villanova).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Steve Weyler kickoff for 61 yds , Quadree Henderson return for 96 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Villanova led 0-21 over Pittsburgh).
Sack
Nathan Peterman sacked by Drew Wiley for a loss of 16 yards Nathan Peterman fumbled, recovered by Villa Rob Rolle , return for 0 yards , return for 3 yds, (Gerard Smith KICK) (Pittsburgh led 21-7 over Villanova).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Peterman pass complete to Jester Weah for 16 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 28-7 over Villanova).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-7
Pittsburgh defeated Villanova.
Total yards
261-172
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
86
Pittsburgh averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
175
Pittsburgh averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Villanova's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Villanova |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 261 | 172 |
| Passing Yards | 175 | 119 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 53 |
| First Downs | 17 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-40 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-33 | 16-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 29:43 | 30:17 |