Total Yards
Pittsburgh496
Virginia Tech403
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Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh
Oct 8, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 6
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
29 - 45
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh170
Virginia Tech277
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh326
Virginia Tech126
Turnovers
Pittsburgh1
Virginia Tech2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature55°F
Wind10 mph W
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Pittsburgh32:31
Virginia Tech27:29
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Game Story
Pittsburgh beats Virginia Tech 45-29
Pittsburgh defeated Virginia Tech 45-29 in Week 6 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 496-403 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 45-29. Israel Abanikanda run for 38 yds for a TD came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 496 total yards, 326 rushing yards, and 170 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 403 total yards, including 126 on the ground and 277 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 5-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Pittsburgh led 17-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Israel Abanikanda 80 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Israel Abanikanda run for 38 yds for a TD (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Malachi Thomas run for 5 yds for a TD, (William Ross PAT BLOCKED) (Virginia Tech led 6-7 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
William Ross 18 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 9-7 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Keshawn King run for 19 yds for a TD, (William Ross KICK) (Virginia Tech led 16-7 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Israel Abanikanda run for 17 yds for a TD, (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-16 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 47 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 17-16 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-29
Pittsburgh defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
496-403
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
326
Pittsburgh averaged 7.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
170
Pittsburgh averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 496 | 403 |
| Passing Yards | 170 | 277 |
| Rushing Yards | 326 | 126 |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-76 | 8-74 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-28 | 25-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:31 | 27:29 |