Total Yards
Pittsburgh379
West Virginia398
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West Virginia at Pittsburgh
Sep 14, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 3
Away
West Virginia
Big 12
Final Score
34 - 38
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh301
West Virginia210
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh78
West Virginia188
Turnovers
Pittsburgh0
West Virginia2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature88°F
Wind12 mph NE
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs West Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh28:52
West Virginia31:08
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh holds off West Virginia 38-34
Pittsburgh defeated West Virginia 38-34 in Week 3 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 379-398 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 38-34. Garrett Greene pass complete to CJ Donaldson Jr. for 10 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 379 total yards, 78 rushing yards, and 301 passing yards. West Virginia finished with 398 total yards, including 188 on the ground and 210 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 1-8 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Pittsburgh led 17-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Eli Holstein pass complete to Daejon Reynolds for 40 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Greene pass complete to CJ Donaldson Jr. for 10 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Desmond Reid for 9 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 10-7 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 31 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 3-7 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Jahiem White run for 5 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (West Virginia led 14-10 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Michael Hayes II 44 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 17-17 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Desmond Reid for 19 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 17-14 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-34
Pittsburgh defeated West Virginia.
Total yards
379-398
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
78
Pittsburgh averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
301
Pittsburgh averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-8
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
West Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 379 | 398 |
| Passing Yards | 301 | 210 |
| Rushing Yards | 78 | 188 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-8 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-112 | 7-67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-30 | 16-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 28:52 | 31:08 |