Total Yards
Cincinnati449
Pittsburgh498
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Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Sep 7, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
28 - 27
PC
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Cincinnati
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Cincinnati298
Pittsburgh302
Rushing Yards
Cincinnati151
Pittsburgh196
Turnovers
Cincinnati1
Pittsburgh1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature67°F
Wind19 mph N
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Cincinnati36:25
Pittsburgh23:35
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Pittsburgh edges Cincinnati 28-27
Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 28-27 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 498-449 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 28-27. Ben Sauls 47 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 498 total yards, 196 rushing yards, and 302 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 449 total yards, including 151 on the ground and 298 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Pittsburgh led 6-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Eli Holstein pass complete to Desmond Reid for 56 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 47 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 3-7 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Jamoi Mayes for 52 yds for a TD (Carter Brown KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Tony Johnson for 5 yds for a TD (Carter Brown KICK) (Cincinnati led 14-3 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Carter Brown 49 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 17-3 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 53 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 6-17 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Carter Brown 26 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 27-6 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-27
Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
498-449
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
196
Pittsburgh averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
302
Pittsburgh averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Cincinnati | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 449 | 498 |
| Passing Yards | 298 | 302 |
| Rushing Yards | 151 | 196 |
| First Downs | 21 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-38 | 20-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 36:25 | 23:35 |