Browne's 4 TD passes spark Pitt in 42-10 rout of Rice
Max Browne returned at starting quarterback and threw four touchdown passes in Pittsburgh's 42-10 rout of the Rice on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rice Owls
10
Pittsburgh Panthers
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| PITT | 21 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
Acrisure Stadium · 33,051 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ North Texas Mean Green | L 23-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Florida Atlantic Owls | L 49-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 17-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ East Carolina Pirates | L 12-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | L 14-16 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:39 10-42
Chris Clark 7 Yd pass from Max Browne (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 12:22 10-35
Darrin Hall 1 Yd pass from Max Browne (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 0:32 10-28
Austin Walter 70 Yd pass from Jackson Tyner (Haden Tobola Kick)
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Field Goal 9:31 3-28
Haden Tobola 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:02 0-28
Chawntez Moss 1 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 1:13 0-21
Qadree Ollison 10 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 6:18 0-14
Jester Weah 55 Yd pass from Max Browne (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 11:27 0-7
Chawntez Moss 48 Yd pass from Max Browne (Alex Kessman Kick)
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PITT
1 play, -2 yards, 0:32 · End of Game
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RICE 0:32
5 plays, 36 yards, 1:40 · Interception
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PITT 2:12
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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RICE 3:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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PITT 4:39
9 plays, 66 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:39 10-42
Chris Clark 7 Yd pass from Max Browne (Alex Kessman Kick)
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RICE 9:30
6 plays, 41 yards, 2:52 · Interception
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PITT 12:22
7 plays, 64 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:22 10-35
Darrin Hall 1 Yd pass from Max Browne (Alex Kessman Kick)
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RICE 0:32
1 play, 70 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 10-28
Austin Walter 70 Yd pass from Jackson Tyner (Haden Tobola Kick)
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PITT 0:45
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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RICE 2:54
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:42 · Punt
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PITT 5:36
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:55 · Downs
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RICE 9:31
12 plays, 69 yards, 5:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:31 3-28
Haden Tobola 23 Yd Field Goal
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RICE
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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PITT 0:06
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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RICE 1:25
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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PITT 2:02
7 plays, 61 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:02 0-28
Chawntez Moss 1 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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RICE 6:17
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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PITT 9:22
12 plays, 76 yards, 5:48 · Fumble
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RICE 0:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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PITT 1:13
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:13 0-21
Qadree Ollison 10 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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RICE 3:25
6 plays, -1 yard, 2:53 · Punt
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PITT 6:18
3 plays, 80 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:18 0-14
Jester Weah 55 Yd pass from Max Browne (Alex Kessman Kick)
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RICE 7:45
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:42 · Punt
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PITT 11:27
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 0-7
Chawntez Moss 48 Yd pass from Max Browne (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Team Stats
RICE
PITT
14
1st Downs
24
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
277
Total Yards
479
222
Passing
410
15/32
Comp/Att
28/34
6.9
Yards per pass
12.1
55
Rushing
69
23
Rushing Attempts
33
2.4
Yards per rush
2.1
4-37
Penalties
2-25
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
0
25:45
Possession
34:15
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