Total Yards
Northwestern462
Pittsburgh438
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Pittsburgh at Northwestern
Dec 28, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL
Season 2016PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
24 - 31
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern214
Pittsburgh269
Rushing Yards
Northwestern248
Pittsburgh169
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Pittsburgh4
Game Conditions
Temperature38°F
Wind11 mph NW
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern35:22
Pittsburgh24:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Pittsburgh 31-24
Northwestern defeated Pittsburgh 31-24 in Week 1 of the 2016 postseason slate, finishing with a 462-438 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Chris Blewitt 46 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 462 total yards, 248 rushing yards, and 214 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 438 total yards, including 169 on the ground and 269 through the air.
Northwestern converted 9-19 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Northwestern led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Justin Jackson 40 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Chris Blewitt 46 Yd Field Goal (Pittsburgh led 3-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson 16 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick) (Northwestern led 14-3 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Jester Weah 69 Yd pass from Nathan Peterman (Chris Blewitt Kick) (Pittsburgh led 10-14 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson 8 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick) (Northwestern led 7-3 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson 40 Yd Run (Jack Mitchell Kick) (Northwestern led 21-17 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Nathan Peterman 5 Yd Run (Chris Blewitt Kick) (Pittsburgh led 17-14 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Northwestern defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
462-438
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
248
Northwestern averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
214
Northwestern averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-19
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 462 | 438 |
| Passing Yards | 214 | 269 |
| Rushing Yards | 248 | 169 |
| First Downs | 27 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-19 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-4 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-36 | 16-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 35:22 | 24:38 |