Total Yards
Pittsburgh644
Syracuse668
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Syracuse at Pittsburgh
Nov 26, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 13
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
61 - 76
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh251
Syracuse440
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh393
Syracuse228
Turnovers
Pittsburgh2
Syracuse1
Game Conditions
Temperature41°F
Wind13 mph W
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Syracuse box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh24:18
Syracuse35:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh beats Syracuse 76-61
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse 76-61 in Week 13 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 644-668 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 76-61. Zack Mahoney run for 2 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 644 total yards, 393 rushing yards, and 251 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 668 total yards, including 228 on the ground and 440 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 7-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Pittsburgh led 35-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathan Peterman pass complete to Dontez Ford for 79 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Zack Mahoney run for 2 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Peterman pass complete to James Conner for 35 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Peterman pass complete to Jester Weah for 59 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-7 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Strickland run for 5 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 14-14 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
James Conner run for 9 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 28-14 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Zack Mahoney pass complete to Amba Etta-Tawo for 5 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 21-28 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
76-61
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
644-668
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
393
Pittsburgh averaged 9.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
251
Pittsburgh averaged 13.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-11
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-20
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 644 | 668 |
| Passing Yards | 251 | 440 |
| Rushing Yards | 393 | 228 |
| First Downs | 20 | 38 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-11 | 9-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 4-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-64 | 7-50 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-19 | 43-61 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 24:18 | 35:42 |