Total Yards
Pittsburgh402
Syracuse372
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Syracuse at Pittsburgh
Oct 6, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 6
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
37 - 44
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh137
Syracuse195
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh265
Syracuse177
Turnovers
Pittsburgh3
Syracuse3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature77°F
Wind7 mph W
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh47:24
Syracuse27:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh holds off Syracuse 44-37
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse 44-37 in Week 6 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 402-372 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 44-37. Eric Dungey pass complete to Aaron Hackett for 1 yd for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 402 total yards, 265 rushing yards, and 137 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 372 total yards, including 177 on the ground and 195 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 3-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Pittsburgh led 20-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Qadree Ollison run for 69 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Eric Dungey pass complete to Aaron Hackett for 1 yd for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Qadree Ollison run for 69 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-14 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Jarveon Howard run for 2 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 14-0 over Pittsburgh).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Eric Dungey run for no gain Eric Dungey fumbled, forced by Quintin Wirginis, recovered by Pitt Dane Jackson , return for 35 yds, (Alex Kessman KICK) (Syracuse led 14-14 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Alex Kessman 55 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 20-14 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Andre Szmyt 33 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 17-20 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-37
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
402-372
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
265
Pittsburgh averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
137
Pittsburgh averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-18
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 402 | 372 |
| Passing Yards | 137 | 195 |
| Rushing Yards | 265 | 177 |
| First Downs | 18 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 10-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 5-24 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-20 | 18-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 47:24 | 27:36 |