Total Yards
North Carolina471
Pittsburgh421
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Pittsburgh at North Carolina
Sep 24, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 4
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
36 - 37
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North Carolina
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina453
Pittsburgh140
Rushing Yards
North Carolina18
Pittsburgh281
Turnovers
North Carolina1
Pittsburgh1
Game Conditions
Temperature91°F
Wind5 mph N
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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North Carolina18:51
Pittsburgh41:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
North Carolina edges Pittsburgh 37-36
North Carolina defeated Pittsburgh 37-36 in Week 4 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 471-421 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 37-36. Ejuan Price Safety came with {'seconds': 30, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 471 total yards, 18 rushing yards, and 453 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 421 total yards, including 281 on the ground and 140 through the air.
North Carolina converted 4-12 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, North Carolina led 16-19 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Mack Hollins for 39 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK).
Key Moments
Safety
Ejuan Price Safety (North Carolina led 0-2 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Chris Blewitt 50 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 5-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
James Conner run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 12-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Mack Hollins for 39 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 7-12 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
George Aston run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 19-7 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Ryan Switzer for 19 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (North Carolina led 13-19 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-36
North Carolina defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
471-421
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
18
North Carolina averaged 0.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
453
North Carolina averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-17
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 471 | 421 |
| Passing Yards | 453 | 140 |
| Rushing Yards | 18 | 281 |
| First Downs | 22 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 10-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-41 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 35-46 | 14-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 55 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 18:51 | 41:09 |