Total Yards
Pittsburgh441
North Carolina384
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North Carolina at Pittsburgh
Nov 12, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 11
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
23 - 30
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh346
North Carolina296
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh95
North Carolina88
Turnovers
Pittsburgh1
North Carolina1
Game Conditions
ConditionRain
Temperature64°F
Wind12 mph SE
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs North Carolina box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh25:49
North Carolina34:11
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh holds off North Carolina 30-23
Pittsburgh defeated North Carolina 30-23 in Week 11 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 441-384 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 30-23. Gavin Bartholomew 1 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton Kick) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 441 total yards, 95 rushing yards, and 346 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 384 total yards, including 88 on the ground and 296 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 9-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Pittsburgh led 23-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Scarton 34 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Gavin Bartholomew 1 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton Kick) (Pittsburgh led 14-0 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Sam Scarton 34 Yd Field Goal (Pittsburgh led 17-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Vincent Davis 2 Yd Run (Sam Scarton Kick) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jared Wayne 32 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton PAT failed) (Pittsburgh led 23-7 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Antoine Green 76 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Grayson Atkins Kick) (North Carolina led 7-17 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Antoine Green 23 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (North Carolina led 13-23 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-23
Pittsburgh defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
441-384
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
95
Pittsburgh averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
346
Pittsburgh averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-17
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 441 | 384 |
| Passing Yards | 346 | 296 |
| Rushing Yards | 95 | 88 |
| First Downs | 24 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 12-104 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-45 | 22-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 25:49 | 34:11 |