Total Yards
Pittsburgh407
Georgia Tech371
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Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh
Oct 8, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 6
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
34 - 37
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh192
Georgia Tech130
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh215
Georgia Tech241
Turnovers
Pittsburgh1
Georgia Tech0
Game Conditions
Temperature60°F
Wind10 mph N
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Pittsburgh30:21
Georgia Tech29:39
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Game Story
Pittsburgh edges Georgia Tech 37-34
Pittsburgh defeated Georgia Tech 37-34 in Week 6 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 407-371 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 37-34. Brian O'Neill run for 24 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 407 total yards, 215 rushing yards, and 192 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 371 total yards, including 241 on the ground and 130 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Pittsburgh led 21-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chris Blewitt kickoff for 61 yds , J.J. Green return for 96 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Brian O'Neill run for 24 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Harrison Butker 37 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 3-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Justin Thomas pass complete to Ricky Jeune for 31 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 17-21 over Pittsburgh).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Chris Blewitt kickoff for 61 yds , J.J. Green return for 96 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-10 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Quadree Henderson run for 10 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 21-10 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Harrison Butker 41 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 20-21 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-34
Pittsburgh defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
407-371
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
215
Pittsburgh averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
192
Pittsburgh averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 407 | 371 |
| Passing Yards | 192 | 130 |
| Rushing Yards | 215 | 241 |
| First Downs | 22 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-15 | 5-46 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-20 | 7-10 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 30:21 | 29:39 |