Total Yards
Pittsburgh529
NC State445
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NC State at Pittsburgh
Oct 25, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 9
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
34 - 53
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh423
NC State284
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh106
NC State161
Turnovers
Pittsburgh1
NC State1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature53°F
Wind4 mph S
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.66
Postgame Win Probability
Pittsburgh: 100.0%
NC State: 0.0%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh34:56
NC State25:04
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Game Story
Pittsburgh beats NC State 53-34
Pittsburgh defeated NC State 53-34 in Week 9 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 529-445 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 53-34. (06:05) #93 T.Butkowski field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD (H: #91 C.Junko, LS: #48 N.Crawford), clock 06:05 came with 6:05 left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 529 total yards, 106 rushing yards, and 423 passing yards. NC State finished with 445 total yards, including 161 on the ground and 284 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 6-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Pittsburgh led 31-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (10:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel pass complete deep middle to #3 C.Hicks caught at NC ST45, for 84 yards to the NC ST00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:46, 1ST DOWN #6 M.Heintschel p….
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(06:05) #93 T.Butkowski field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD (H: #91 C.Junko, LS: #48 N.Crawford), clock 06:05 (Pittsburgh led 10-0 over NC State).
Pass Reception
(03:14) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Bailey pass complete deep middle to #7 J.Joly caught at Pitt02, for 25 yards to the Pitt00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:08, 1ST DOWN #94 K.Vinesett kick attempt good… (NC State led 7-10 over Pittsburgh).
Rush
(11:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #25 J.Turner rush middle for 1 yard gain to the NC ST00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:13 #93 T.Butkowski kick attempt good (H: #91 C.Junko, LS: #48 N.Crawford) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over NC State).
Pass Reception
(07:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel pass complete short left to #5 R.Williams Jr. caught at NC ST00, for 7 yards to the NC ST00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:15 #93 T.Butkowski kick attempt goo… (Pittsburgh led 24-14 over NC State).
Pass Reception
(03:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 T.Hoffmann pass complete deep right to #7 J.Joly caught at Pitt38, for 59 yards to the Pitt00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:20, 1ST DOWN #94 K.Vinesett kick attempt good… (NC State led 21-24 over Pittsburgh).
Rush
(14:59) Shotgun #0 D.Reid rush middle for 2 yards gain to the NC ST00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:57 #93 T.Butkowski kick attempt good (H: #91 C.Junko, LS: #48 N.Crawford) (Pittsburgh led 17-7 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
53-34
Pittsburgh defeated NC State.
Total yards
529-445
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
106
Pittsburgh averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
423
Pittsburgh averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
NC State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 529 | 445 |
| Passing Yards | 423 | 284 |
| Rushing Yards | 106 | 161 |
| First Downs | 29 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-46 | 9-97 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-49 | 25-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 19 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 17 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 34:56 | 25:04 |