Total Yards
Pittsburgh509
Virginia514
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Virginia at Pittsburgh
Nov 20, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 12
Away
Virginia
ACC
Final Score
38 - 48
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh340
Virginia487
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh169
Virginia27
Turnovers
Pittsburgh2
Virginia1
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature46°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh29:55
Virginia30:05
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh beats Virginia 48-38
Pittsburgh defeated Virginia 48-38 in Week 12 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 509-514 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 48-38. Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Keytaon Thompson for 3 yds for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 509 total yards, 169 rushing yards, and 340 passing yards. Virginia finished with 514 total yards, including 27 on the ground and 487 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 5-14 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Pittsburgh led 24-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kenny Pickett pass complete to Jordan Addison for 62 yds for a TD, (Sam Scarton KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Keytaon Thompson for 3 yds for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) (Virginia led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Jordan Addison for 11 yds for a TD, (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-7 over Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Mike Hollins run for 2 yds for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) (Virginia led 14-14 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Jelani Woods for 7 yds for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) (Virginia led 21-24 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Sam Scarton 36 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 24-14 over Virginia).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Brendan Farrell kickoff for 63 yds , Israel Abanikanda return for 98 yds for a TD, (Sam Scarton KICK) (Virginia led 14-21 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-38
Pittsburgh defeated Virginia.
Total yards
509-514
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
169
Pittsburgh averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
340
Pittsburgh averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 509 | 514 |
| Passing Yards | 340 | 487 |
| Rushing Yards | 169 | 27 |
| First Downs | 28 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-65 | 8-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-42 | 36-51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 29:55 | 30:05 |