Total Yards
Pittsburgh508
Western Michigan517
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Western Michigan at Pittsburgh
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
44 - 41
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh415
Western Michigan357
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh93
Western Michigan160
Turnovers
Pittsburgh3
Western Michigan0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature84°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Pittsburgh19:45
Western Michigan40:15
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Game Story
Western Michigan edges Pittsburgh 44-41
Western Michigan defeated Pittsburgh 44-41 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 517-508 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Western Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 44-41. Kenny Pickett pass complete to Jordan Addison for 67 yds for a TD, (Sam Scarton KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Western Michigan's box score carried the story: 517 total yards, 160 rushing yards, and 357 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 508 total yards, including 93 on the ground and 415 through the air.
Western Michigan converted 7-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Western Michigan led 27-27 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Corey Crooms 54 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Parker Sampson Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Jordan Addison for 67 yds for a TD, (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Sean Tyler run for 1 yd for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK) (Western Michigan led 7-7 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
La'Darius Jefferson 1 Yd Run (Parker Sampson Kick) (Western Michigan led 14-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
K. Pickett pass,to J. Addison for 28 yds for a TD, (S. Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 27-27 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
K. Pickett pass,to L. Krull for 2 yds for a TD, (S. Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-20 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Addison 23 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton PAT failed) (Pittsburgh led 20-20 over Western Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-41
Western Michigan defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
517-508
Western Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
160
Western Michigan averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
357
Western Michigan averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-17
Western Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-8
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 508 | 517 |
| Passing Yards | 415 | 357 |
| Rushing Yards | 93 | 160 |
| First Downs | 25 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-8 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-82 | 11-117 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-34 | 26-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 19:45 | 40:15 |