Total Yards
Duke288
Pittsburgh337
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Pittsburgh at Duke
Oct 6, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 6
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
33 - 30
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Duke
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke165
Pittsburgh268
Rushing Yards
Duke123
Pittsburgh69
Turnovers
Duke6
Pittsburgh4
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature62°F
Wind4 mph N
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke29:49
Pittsburgh30:11
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh edges Duke 33-30
Pittsburgh defeated Duke 33-30 in Week 6 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 337-288 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 33-30. Quentin Harris pass intercepted for a TD Paris Ford return for 26 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 69 rushing yards, and 268 passing yards. Duke finished with 288 total yards, including 123 on the ground and 165 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 6-18 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-6, Pittsburgh led 19-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alex Kessman 43 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Quentin Harris pass intercepted for a TD Paris Ford return for 26 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (Duke led 3-7 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
AJ Reed 33 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 3-0 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Alex Kessman 43 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 10-3 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Alex Kessman 38 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 13-3 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Taysir Mack for 19 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman PAT MISSED) (Pittsburgh led 19-3 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Nakia Griffin-Stewart for 4 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (Pittsburgh led 26-3 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-30
Pittsburgh defeated Duke.
Total yards
337-288
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
69
Pittsburgh averaged 2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
268
Pittsburgh averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-18
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-24
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-6
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 288 | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 165 | 268 |
| Rushing Yards | 123 | 69 |
| First Downs | 20 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-24 | 6-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-60 | 15-145 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-45 | 29-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 29:49 | 30:11 |