Total Yards
Pittsburgh567
Kent State212
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Kent State at Pittsburgh
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Kent State
Mid-American
Final Score
24 - 55
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh366
Kent State181
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh201
Kent State31
Turnovers
Pittsburgh2
Kent State2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature78°F
Wind7 mph W
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Kent State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh27:34
Kent State32:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh pulls away from Kent State 55-24
Pittsburgh defeated Kent State 55-24 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 567-212 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 55-24. Eli Holstein pass complete to Konata Mumpfield for 11 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 567 total yards, 201 rushing yards, and 366 passing yards. Kent State finished with 212 total yards, including 31 on the ground and 181 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 9-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Pittsburgh led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ben Sauls 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Konata Mumpfield for 11 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Kent State).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Kargman pass complete to Luke Floriea for 36 yds for a TD (Andrew Glass KICK) (Kent State led 7-14 over Pittsburgh).
Punt
Josh Smith punt for 50 yds , Desmond Reid returns for 78 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Kent State led 0-14 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Raphael Williams Jr. for 7 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 28-7 over Kent State).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Naim Muhammad 34 Yd Fumble Return (Andrew Glass Kick) (Pittsburgh led 28-14 over Kent State).
Rushing Touchdown
Derrick Davis Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 21-7 over Kent State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-24
Pittsburgh defeated Kent State.
Total yards
567-212
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
201
Pittsburgh averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
366
Pittsburgh averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-16
Kent State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Kent State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 567 | 212 |
| Passing Yards | 366 | 181 |
| Rushing Yards | 201 | 31 |
| First Downs | 31 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 3-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 6-43 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-48 | 14-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:34 | 32:26 |