Total Yards
West Virginia211
Pittsburgh211
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Pittsburgh at West Virginia
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
6 - 17
PWV
Home
West Virginia
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
West Virginia60
Pittsburgh81
Rushing Yards
West Virginia151
Pittsburgh130
Turnovers
West Virginia1
Pittsburgh3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature68°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
West Virginia33:13
Pittsburgh26:47
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
West Virginia beats Pittsburgh 17-6
West Virginia defeated Pittsburgh 17-6 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 211-211 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 17-6. Ben Sauls 21 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 211 total yards, 151 rushing yards, and 60 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 211 total yards, including 130 on the ground and 81 through the air.
West Virginia converted 4-12 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, West Virginia led 7-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Hayes 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 21 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 3-0 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 36 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 6-7 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Kole Taylor 7 Yd pass from Nicco Marchiol (Michael Hayes Kick) (West Virginia led 7-3 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Michael Hayes 42 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 17-6 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
CJ Donaldson Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) (West Virginia led 14-6 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-6
West Virginia defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
211-211
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
151
West Virginia averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
60
West Virginia averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 211 | 211 |
| Passing Yards | 60 | 81 |
| Rushing Yards | 151 | 130 |
| First Downs | 14 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-52 | 9-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 6-11 | 8-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:13 | 26:47 |