Total Yards
Pittsburgh464
Clemson315
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Clemson at Pittsburgh
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
17 - 27
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh302
Clemson151
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh162
Clemson164
Turnovers
Pittsburgh1
Clemson2
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature52°F
Wind6 mph SW
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Pittsburgh36:07
Clemson23:53
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Game Story
Pittsburgh beats Clemson 27-17
Pittsburgh defeated Clemson 27-17 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 464-315 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 27-17. Phil Mafah run for 1 yd for a TD (B.T. Potter KICK) came with {'seconds': 29, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 464 total yards, 162 rushing yards, and 302 passing yards. Clemson finished with 315 total yards, including 164 on the ground and 151 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 10-19 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Pittsburgh led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Scarton 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Phil Mafah run for 1 yd for a TD (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Taysir Mack for 39 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-7 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Jordan Addison for 23 yds for a TD CLEMSON Penalty, Defensive Offside (2 Yards) to the Clem 1 (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-7 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
B.T. Potter 42 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 10-21 over Pittsburgh).
Interception Return Touchdown
D.J. Uiagalelei pass intercepted for a TD SirVocea Dennis return for 50 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Clemson led 7-21 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Sam Scarton 44 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 24-10 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-17
Pittsburgh defeated Clemson.
Total yards
464-315
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
162
Pittsburgh averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
302
Pittsburgh averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-19
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
Clemson's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 464 | 315 |
| Passing Yards | 302 | 151 |
| Rushing Yards | 162 | 164 |
| First Downs | 26 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-19 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-87 | 5-46 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-39 | 15-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 36:07 | 23:53 |