Pitt survives scare from Delaware, 17-14
Backup Nick Patti capped a fourth-quarter drive with a touchdown pass to help Pittsburgh survive a scare from Delaware, 17-14, on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Delaware Blue Hens
14
Pittsburgh Panthers
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| PITT | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Acrisure Stadium · 44,141 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Kennesaw State Owls | L 40-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 61-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 30-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | vs Liberty Flames | L 14-30 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:33 14-17
Taysir Mack 12 Yd pass from Nick Patti (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 12:53 14-10
Jourdan Townsend 5 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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Field Goal 0:08 7-10
Alex Kessman 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:28 7-7
Gene Coleman II 7 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 0-7
V'Lique Carter 30 Yd pass from Nick Patti (Alex Kessman Kick)
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PITT
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:44 · End of Game
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DEL 3:44
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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PITT 4:48
6 plays, 26 yards, 4:04 · Punt
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DEL 8:52
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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PITT 10:33
8 plays, 90 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:33 14-17
Taysir Mack 12 Yd pass from Nick Patti (Alex Kessman Kick)
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DEL 14:10
10 plays, 56 yards, 4:38 · Punt
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PITT 3:48
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:07 · Punt
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DEL 5:55
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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PITT 7:23
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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DEL 8:30
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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PITT 9:57
10 plays, 36 yards, 2:56 · Missed FG
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DEL 12:53
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:53 14-10
Jourdan Townsend 5 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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PITT 14:25
2 plays, 11 yards, 0:35 · Fumble
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DEL
1 play, -2 yards, 0:08 · End of Half
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PITT 0:08
17 plays, 73 yards, 6:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:08 7-10
Alex Kessman 21 Yd Field Goal
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DEL 6:28
6 plays, 41 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:28 7-7
Gene Coleman II 7 Yd pass from Nolan Henderson (Jake Roth Kick)
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PITT 8:28
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:01 · Interception
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DEL 9:29
7 plays, 55 yards, 2:48 · Missed FG
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PITT 12:17
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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DEL 13:22
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:32 · Punt
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PITT 14:54
6 plays, 62 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 0-7
V'Lique Carter 30 Yd pass from Nick Patti (Alex Kessman Kick)
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DEL 2:28
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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PITT 3:15
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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DEL 4:44
9 plays, 22 yards, 4:38 · Punt
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PITT 9:22
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:24 · Downs
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DEL 11:46
7 plays, 37 yards, 3:14 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
DEL
PITT
15
1st Downs
21
3-14
3rd down efficiency
7-18
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
170
Total Yards
443
127
Passing
271
14/31
Comp/Att
23/37
4.1
Yards per pass
7.3
43
Rushing
172
31
Rushing Attempts
39
1.4
Yards per rush
4.4
3-26
Penalties
13-115
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
26:57
Possession
33:03
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