Total Yards
Pittsburgh277
California335
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California at Pittsburgh
Oct 12, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 7
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
15 - 17
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh133
California272
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh144
California63
Turnovers
Pittsburgh2
California0
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature72°F
Wind3 mph W
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs California box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh21:30
California38:30
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh edges California 17-15
Pittsburgh defeated California 17-15 in Week 7 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 277-335 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 17-15. Desmond Reid 5 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 277 total yards, 144 rushing yards, and 133 passing yards. California finished with 335 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 272 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 1-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Pittsburgh led 17-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Desmond Reid 72 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Desmond Reid 5 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick) (Pittsburgh led 7-6 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaivian Thomas run for 21 yds for a TD (L. Wilson Pass attempt, Two-Point Conversion failed) (California led 6-0 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Desmond Reid 72 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick) (Pittsburgh led 14-6 over California).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Coe 39 yd FG GOOD (California led 9-17 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 58 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 17-6 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Fernando Mendoza pass complete to Jack Endries for 19 yds for a TD (C. Rogers Rush Attempt, Two-Point Conversion failed) (California led 15-17 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-15
Pittsburgh defeated California.
Total yards
277-335
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
144
Pittsburgh averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
133
Pittsburgh averaged 4.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-12
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 277 | 335 |
| Passing Yards | 133 | 272 |
| Rushing Yards | 144 | 63 |
| First Downs | 14 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-12 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-65 | 12-110 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-28 | 27-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 21:30 | 38:30 |