Total Yards
Pittsburgh464
Central Michigan217
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
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Central Michigan at Pittsburgh
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 2
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
17 - 45
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh340
Central Michigan177
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh124
Central Michigan40
Turnovers
Pittsburgh1
Central Michigan1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature67°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.56
Postgame Win Probability
Pittsburgh: 97.6%
Central Michigan: 2.4%
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Central Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh23:17
Central Michigan36:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh pulls away from Central Michigan 45-17
Pittsburgh defeated Central Michigan 45-17 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 464-217 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 45-17. Eli Holstein pass complete to Raphael Williams Jr. for 3 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) came with 11:56 left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 464 total yards, 124 rushing yards, and 340 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 217 total yards, including 40 on the ground and 177 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 6-9 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Pittsburgh led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Eli Holstein pass complete to Raphael Williams Jr. for 48 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Raphael Williams Jr. for 3 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Josh Altsman for 2 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) (Pittsburgh led 21-3 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Trey Butkowski 43 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 24-3 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Cade Graham 41 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 3-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Justin Holmes for 12 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-3 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Jadyn Glasser run for 2 yds for a TD (Cade Graham KICK) (Central Michigan led 10-24 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-17
Pittsburgh defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
464-217
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
124
Pittsburgh averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
340
Pittsburgh averaged 10.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-9
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Central Michigan's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 464 | 217 |
| Passing Yards | 340 | 177 |
| Rushing Yards | 124 | 40 |
| First Downs | 22 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-9 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-63 | 9-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-32 | 20-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 23:17 | 36:43 |