Total Yards
Pittsburgh598
Massachusetts209
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Massachusetts at Pittsburgh
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Final Score
7 - 51
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh375
Massachusetts167
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh223
Massachusetts42
Turnovers
Pittsburgh2
Massachusetts1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature77°F
Wind4 mph SW
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Massachusetts box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh30:48
Massachusetts29:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh routs Massachusetts 51-7
Pittsburgh defeated Massachusetts 51-7 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 598-209 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 51-7. Kenny Pickett pass complete to Lucas Krull for 5 yds for a TD, (Sam Scarton KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 598 total yards, 223 rushing yards, and 375 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 209 total yards, including 42 on the ground and 167 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 8-13 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Pittsburgh led 23-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Scarton 35 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Lucas Krull for 5 yds for a TD, (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Addison 12 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Ben Sauls PAT failed) (Pittsburgh led 13-0 over Massachusetts).
Field Goal Good
Sam Scarton 35 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 16-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
A.J. Davis run for 18 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 23-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Vincent Davis run for 6 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 30-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Israel Abanikanda run for 12 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 37-0 over Massachusetts).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-7
Pittsburgh defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
598-209
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
223
Pittsburgh averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
375
Pittsburgh averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 598 | 209 |
| Passing Yards | 375 | 167 |
| Rushing Yards | 223 | 42 |
| First Downs | 35 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 6-66 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-45 | 14-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 30:48 | 29:12 |