Total Yards
Virginia364
Pittsburgh346
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Pittsburgh at Virginia
Oct 15, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 7
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
45 - 31
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Virginia
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Virginia278
Pittsburgh137
Rushing Yards
Virginia86
Pittsburgh209
Turnovers
Virginia1
Pittsburgh0
Game Conditions
Temperature65°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Virginia23:46
Pittsburgh36:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh beats Virginia 45-31
Pittsburgh defeated Virginia 45-31 in Week 7 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 346-364 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 45-31. Taquan Mizzell run for 44 yds for a TD, (Sam Hayward KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 346 total yards, 209 rushing yards, and 137 passing yards. Virginia finished with 364 total yards, including 86 on the ground and 278 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 8-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Pittsburgh led 35-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathan Peterman pass complete to Jester Weah for 38 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Taquan Mizzell run for 44 yds for a TD, (Sam Hayward KICK) (Virginia led 14-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 74 yds for a TD, (Sam Hayward KICK) (Virginia led 21-14 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Peterman pass complete to Jester Weah for 38 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-7 over Virginia).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Dylan Sims kickoff for 58 yds , Quadree Henderson return for 93 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Virginia led 14-14 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Albert Reid run for 5 yds for a TD, (Sam Hayward KICK) (Virginia led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
James Conner run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 21-21 over Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-31
Pittsburgh defeated Virginia.
Total yards
346-364
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
209
Pittsburgh averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
137
Pittsburgh averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 364 | 346 |
| Passing Yards | 278 | 137 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 209 |
| First Downs | 19 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-67 | 8-69 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-45 | 11-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 23:46 | 36:14 |