Pitt races away from Austin Peay, 55-0
Kenny Pickett threw a touchdown pass and ran for another as Pittsburgh scored on each of its first six possessions in its season opener, and raced to a 55-0 victory over Austin Peay at Heinz Field on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Austin Peay Governors
0
Pittsburgh Panthers
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APSU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PITT | 21 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 55 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels | W 55-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ North Alabama Lions | W 27-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ West Georgia Wolves | W 24-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Tarleton State Texans | L 32-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs New Haven Chargers | W 42-17 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:10 0-55
Vincent Davis 4 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 6:45 0-48
Todd Sibley Jr. 11 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 2:35 0-42
Todd Sibley Jr. 1 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 5:35 0-35
Israel Abanikanda 10 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 11:56 0-28
Vincent Davis 1 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 1:36 0-21
DJ Turner 51 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 5:37 0-14
Kenny Pickett 6 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 9:18 0-7
Daniel Carter 2 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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PITT
0 plays, 33 yards, 0:00
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APSU
11 plays, 34 yards, 3:10 · Fumble
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PITT 3:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:10 0-55
Vincent Davis 4 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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APSU 4:25
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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APSU 6:45
6 plays, 5 yards, 1:44 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:45 0-48
Todd Sibley Jr. 11 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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PITT 8:29
3 plays, -6 yards, 6:33 · Punt
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APSU 0:02
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:49 · Interception
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PITT 0:51
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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APSU 2:43
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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PITT 3:47
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:14 · Downs
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APSU 7:01
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:07 · Punt
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PITT 8:08
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:52 · Punt
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PITT
4 plays, 10 yards, 0:32 · Missed FG
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APSU 0:32
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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PITT 2:35
2 plays, 69 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:35 0-42
Todd Sibley Jr. 1 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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APSU 3:29
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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PITT 5:35
12 plays, 70 yards, 4:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:35 0-35
Israel Abanikanda 10 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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APSU 9:40
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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PITT 11:56
8 plays, 65 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:56 0-28
Vincent Davis 1 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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APSU 14:51
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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PITT 1:36
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 0-21
DJ Turner 51 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick)
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APSU 3:54
5 plays, 57 yards, 1:43 · Missed FG
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PITT 5:37
2 plays, 74 yards, 0:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:37 0-14
Kenny Pickett 6 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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APSU 6:07
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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PITT 9:18
10 plays, 59 yards, 3:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:18 0-7
Daniel Carter 2 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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APSU 13:03
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:57 · Interception
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
APSU
PITT
7
1st Downs
20
4-16
3rd down efficiency
6-11
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
137
Total Yards
456
136
Passing
309
16/33
Comp/Att
19/28
4.1
Yards per pass
11.0
1
Rushing
147
22
Rushing Attempts
35
0.0
Yards per rush
4.2
5-27
Penalties
4-30
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
25:15
Possession
24:45
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