Pitt defense shuts down Georgia Tech in 24-19 win
Qadree Ollison ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh's defense kept Georgia Tech's triple-option in check during a 24-19 victory in the ACC opener for both teams on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
19
Pittsburgh Panthers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| PITT | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Acrisure Stadium · 34,284 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Louisville Cardinals | L 17-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Pittsburgh Panthers | L 11-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | L 27-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Virginia Tech Hokies | L 24-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Duke Blue Devils | W 28-25 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:37 19-24
Clinton Lynch 3 Yd Run (Brenton King Kick)
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Touchdown 13:09 12-24
TaQuon Marshall 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 2:36 6-24
Alex Kessman 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:43 6-21
TaQuon Marshall 1 Yd Run (Brenton King PAT failed)
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Touchdown 2:59 0-21
Qadree Ollison 8 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 5:20 0-14
Darrin Hall 5 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 8:38 0-7
Qadree Ollison 31 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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PITT
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:37 · End of Game
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GT 0:37
14 plays, 99 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:37 19-24
Clinton Lynch 3 Yd Run (Brenton King Kick)
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PITT 4:08
7 plays, 33 yards, 5:21 · Punt
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GT 9:29
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:54 · Interception
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PITT 11:23
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:46 · Punt
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GT 13:09
8 plays, 56 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:09 12-24
TaQuon Marshall 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PITT 1:52
1 play, 0 yards, 0:21 · Interception
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GT 2:13
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:23 · Fumble
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PITT 2:36
12 plays, 60 yards, 6:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:36 6-24
Alex Kessman 33 Yd Field Goal
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GT 8:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:43 6-21
TaQuon Marshall 1 Yd Run (Brenton King PAT failed)
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GT
4 plays, 39 yards, 0:32 · Missed FG
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PITT 0:32
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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GT 1:17
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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PITT 2:59
4 plays, 77 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:59 0-21
Qadree Ollison 8 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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GT 5:07
10 plays, 48 yards, 5:05 · Downs
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PITT 10:12
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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GT 13:33
5 plays, 24 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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PITT 1:40
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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GT 3:56
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:24 · Punt
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PITT 5:20
3 plays, 26 yards, 1:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:20 0-14
Darrin Hall 5 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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GT 6:24
4 plays, 1 yard, 2:14 · Downs
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PITT 8:38
5 plays, 63 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:38 0-7
Qadree Ollison 31 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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GT 10:19
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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PITT 12:16
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:44 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
GT
PITT
22
1st Downs
16
4-13
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
386
Total Yards
335
66
Passing
197
6/15
Comp/Att
16/23
4.4
Yards per pass
8.6
320
Rushing
138
56
Rushing Attempts
31
5.7
Yards per rush
4.5
4-30
Penalties
4-38
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
31:49
Possession
28:11
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