Total Yards
Pittsburgh460
Rhode Island286
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Rhode Island at Pittsburgh
Sep 24, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 4
Away
Rhode Island
Road profile
Final Score
24 - 45
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh189
Rhode Island223
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh271
Rhode Island63
Turnovers
Pittsburgh0
Rhode Island0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature64°F
Wind3 mph SW
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Pittsburgh35:09
Rhode Island24:51
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Game Story
Pittsburgh pulls away from Rhode Island 45-24
Pittsburgh defeated Rhode Island 45-24 in Week 4 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 460-286 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 45-24. Marques DeShields run for 63 yds for a TD, (Harrison Leonard KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Rhode Island the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 460 total yards, 271 rushing yards, and 189 passing yards. Rhode Island finished with 286 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 223 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 10-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Pittsburgh led 24-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Israel Abanikanda run for 67 yds for a TD, (Ben Sauls KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Marques DeShields run for 63 yds for a TD, (Harrison Leonard KICK) (Rhode Island led 7-14 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Israel Abanikanda run for 67 yds for a TD, (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-0 over Rhode Island).
Punt
Davey Schaum-Bartocci punt for 55 yds , M.J. Devonshire returns for 82 yds for a TD, (Ben Sauls KICK) (Rhode Island led 0-7 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Marques DeShields run for 1 yd for a TD, (Harrison Leonard KICK) (Rhode Island led 14-24 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 31 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 24-7 over Rhode Island).
Rushing Touchdown
Israel Abanikanda run for 12 yds for a TD, (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 21-7 over Rhode Island).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-24
Pittsburgh defeated Rhode Island.
Total yards
460-286
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
271
Pittsburgh averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
189
Pittsburgh averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-14
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Rhode Island's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 460 | 286 |
| Passing Yards | 189 | 223 |
| Rushing Yards | 271 | 63 |
| First Downs | 25 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-14 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-97 | 7-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-27 | 17-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 35:09 | 24:51 |