Abanikanda pushes No. 23 Pitt past Western Michigan 34-13
— Pitt junior running back Israel Abanikanda carried the ball 31 times for 131 yards and a touchdown to lead the No. 23 Panthers to a 34-13 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Pittsburgh Panthers
34
Western Michigan Broncos
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT | 10 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 34 |
| WMU | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Waldo Stadium · 22,875 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 34-11 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Miami Hurricanes | L 23-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | L 21-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels | L 17-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | @ Virginia Tech Hokies | W 35-33 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:03 34-13
Daniel Carter 3 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 8:16 27-13
Konata Mumpfield 6 Yd pass from Nate Yarnell (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 0:23 20-13
A.J. Abbott 31 Yd pass from Anthony Sambucci (Palmer Domschke Kick)
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Touchdown 1:30 20-6
Israel Abanikanda 4 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Field Goal 7:17 13-6
Palmer Domschke 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:31 13-3
Ben Sauls 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:31 10-3
Palmer Domschke 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:39 10-0
Marquis Williams 22 Yd Interception Return (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Field Goal 7:26 3-0
Ben Sauls 48 Yd Field Goal
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PITT
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:04 · End of Game
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WMU 1:04
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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PITT 3:03
8 plays, 67 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:03 34-13
Daniel Carter 3 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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WMU 7:17
3 plays, -8 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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PITT 8:16
12 plays, 74 yards, 7:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:16 27-13
Konata Mumpfield 6 Yd pass from Nate Yarnell (Ben Sauls Kick)
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WMU 0:23
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 20-13
A.J. Abbott 31 Yd pass from Anthony Sambucci (Palmer Domschke Kick)
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PITT 1:30
7 plays, 80 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 20-6
Israel Abanikanda 4 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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WMU 5:39
12 plays, 37 yards, 5:40 · Interception
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PITT 11:19
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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WMU 12:53
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:07 · Interception
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PITT
1 play, -5 yards, 0:39 · End of Half
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WMU 0:39
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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PITT 2:19
10 plays, 67 yards, 4:58 · Missed FG
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WMU 7:17
9 plays, 52 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:17 13-6
Palmer Domschke 40 Yd Field Goal
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PITT 11:31
8 plays, 74 yards, 4:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:31 13-3
Ben Sauls 23 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 0:31
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:31 10-3
Palmer Domschke 32 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 1:50
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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WMU 2:39
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:39 10-0
Marquis Williams 22 Yd Interception Return (Ben Sauls Kick)
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PITT 2:45
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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WMU 6:02
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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PITT 7:26
11 plays, 46 yards, 7:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:26 3-0
Ben Sauls 48 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
PITT
WMU
23
1st Downs
10
5-10
3rd down efficiency
2-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
417
Total Yards
180
179
Passing
130
9/12
Comp/Att
7/19
14.9
Yards per pass
6.8
238
Rushing
50
52
Rushing Attempts
29
4.6
Yards per rush
1.7
4-30
Penalties
2-11
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
3
38:36
Possession
21:24
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