WVU vs Pitt halftime report
We’ve hit halftime in Morgantown with West Virginia leading Pitt 7-3. Here’s a look at the first half.
Score:
WVU 7 – Pitt 3
Scoring Summary:
- WVU – 2Q (9:38) WVU – Tye Edwards 12-yard touchdown run.
- Pitt – 2Q (5:25) Pitt – 23-yard field goal.
Key Stats at the Break:
- Passing: WVU QB Nicco Marchiol: 9-of-12, 76 yards — Pitt QB Eli Holstein: 13-of-24, 179 yards, INT
- Rushing: WVU rushing: 95 yards (Edwards 77 on 10 carries — Pitt rushing: 26 yards on 15 carries
- Receiving: WVU Rodney Gallagher 4, 25 yards — Pitt Williams 4, 38 yards
- Team: Pitt 205, WVU 171
- Turnovers: WVU 0, Pitt 1
Injury/Lineup Notes:
- WVU Asthon Wood Ejected
What to Watch 2nd Half:
What to Watch 2nd Half:
- Can West Virginia’s defense continue to set the tone? Marchiol had several receivers open in the first half, and if he connects on those in the second, WVU could be on their way to a win.
| Stat | Pitt | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 205 | 171 |
| Pass Yards | 179 | 76 |
| Rush Yards | 26 | 95 |
| Penalties | 5-60 | 1-12 |
| 1st Downs | 9 | 13 |
| 3rd Downs | 2-11 | 1-7 |
| 4th Downs | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 40 | 35 |
| Avg Yds/Play | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Avg Yds/Completion | 13.8 | 8.4 |
| Avg Yds/Rush | 1.7 | 4.1 |
| Sack-Adj Rush Yd (Avg) | 48 (4) | 107 (5.1) |
| Red Zone | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Time of Possession | 15:31 | 14:29 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Sacks (Def Yds) | 2 (12) | 3 (22) |
| TFL (Def Yds) | 6 (21) | 3 (22) |
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