Pitt holds off Duke 28-26 for third straight victory
— Pittsburgh's chance to repeat as ACC champions essentially evaporated during a mistake-prone October in which the Panthers regularly beat themselves.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Duke Blue Devils
26
Pittsburgh Panthers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE | 7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 26 |
| PITT | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 28 |
Acrisure Stadium · 45,362 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | W 41-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | W 47-2 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ Virginia Cavaliers | W 19-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | L 25-28 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:47 26-28
Jaylen Coleman 19 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 9:28 20-28
Jordan Moore 49 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 13:30 14-28
Brandon Hill 30 Yd Fumble Return (Israel Abanikanda Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 0:10 14-20
Jared Wayne 15 Yd pass from Kedon Slovis (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 3:01 14-13
Riley Leonard 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Field Goal 9:12 7-13
Ben Sauls 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:25 7-10
Israel Abanikanda 6 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 3:28 7-3
Jalon Calhoun 28 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Field Goal 12:08 0-3
Ben Sauls 47 Yd Field Goal
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PITT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:46 · End of Game
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DUKE 0:47
7 plays, 22 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:47 26-28
Jaylen Coleman 19 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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PITT 3:15
4 plays, -15 yards, 0:24 · Downs
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DUKE 3:39
11 plays, 48 yards, 4:23 · Downs
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PITT 8:02
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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DUKE 9:28
10 plays, 82 yards, 3:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:28 20-28
Jordan Moore 49 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DUKE 13:30
2 plays, 20 yards, 0:43 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:30 14-28
Brandon Hill 30 Yd Fumble Return (Israel Abanikanda Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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PITT 14:13
9 plays, 21 yards, 4:05 · Punt
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DUKE 3:18
7 plays, 15 yards, 3:43 · Downs
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PITT 7:01
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:10 · Interception
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DUKE 9:11
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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PITT 10:48
8 plays, 49 yards, 4:06 · Interception
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DUKE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · End of Half
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PITT 0:10
10 plays, 73 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 14-20
Jared Wayne 15 Yd pass from Kedon Slovis (Ben Sauls Kick)
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DUKE 3:01
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:01 14-13
Riley Leonard 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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PITT 9:12
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:12 7-13
Ben Sauls 51 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 11:42
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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PITT 13:22
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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DUKE 14:46
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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PITT 1:25
1 play, 6 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:25 7-10
Israel Abanikanda 6 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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PITT 1:32
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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DUKE 3:28
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:28 7-3
Jalon Calhoun 28 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick)
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PITT 6:11
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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DUKE 8:29
6 plays, 28 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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PITT 12:08
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:08 0-3
Ben Sauls 47 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 14:08
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:46 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
DUKE
PITT
18
1st Downs
16
7-18
3rd down efficiency
6-15
3-5
4th down efficiency
0-1
353
Total Yards
310
290
Passing
190
24/45
Comp/Att
15/32
6.4
Yards per pass
5.9
63
Rushing
120
27
Rushing Attempts
33
2.3
Yards per rush
3.6
3-35
Penalties
8-80
2
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
33:50
Possession
26:10
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