Third-string QB Santino Marucci throws late TD pass as Wake Forest tops Pittsburgh 21-17
— After a forgettable past month for Wake Forest, there was sudden change in the final seconds Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Pittsburgh Panthers
17
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
| WAKE | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium · 31,855 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:07 17-21
Cameron Hite 15 Yd pass from Santino Marucci (Matthew Dennis Kick)
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Touchdown 1:30 17-14
Bub Means 22 Yd pass from Christian Veilleux (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 3:02 10-14
Demond Claiborne 42 Yd Run (Matthew Dennis Kick)
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Field Goal 13:03 10-7
Ben Sauls 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:32 7-7
Demond Claiborne 18 Yd Run (Matthew Dennis Kick)
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Touchdown 8:12 7-0
Kenny Johnson 7 Yd pass from Christian Veilleux (Ben Sauls Kick)
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PITT
2 plays, 41 yards, 0:06 · End of Game
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WAKE 0:07
6 plays, 48 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:07 17-21
Cameron Hite 15 Yd pass from Santino Marucci (Matthew Dennis Kick)
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PITT 0:40
3 plays, -12 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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WAKE 1:03
3 plays, 38 yards, 0:27 · Interception
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PITT 1:30
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 17-14
Bub Means 22 Yd pass from Christian Veilleux (Ben Sauls Kick)
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WAKE 3:02
6 plays, 89 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:02 10-14
Demond Claiborne 42 Yd Run (Matthew Dennis Kick)
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PITT 6:05
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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WAKE 10:02
7 plays, 43 yards, 3:01 · Downs
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PITT 13:03
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:03 10-7
Ben Sauls 41 Yd Field Goal
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WAKE 1:02
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:46 · Interception
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PITT 3:48
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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WAKE 4:42
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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PITT 5:30
5 plays, 39 yards, 2:39 · Downs
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WAKE 8:09
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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PITT 11:07
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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WAKE 13:09
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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PITT
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:32 · End of Half
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WAKE 1:32
2 plays, 55 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:32 7-7
Demond Claiborne 18 Yd Run (Matthew Dennis Kick)
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PITT 1:46
6 plays, 16 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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WAKE 3:13
9 plays, 25 yards, 5:12 · Punt
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PITT 8:25
7 plays, 16 yards, 3:56 · Downs
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WAKE 12:21
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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PITT 0:04
6 plays, 38 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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WAKE 3:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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PITT 4:28
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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WAKE 6:10
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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PITT 8:12
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:12 7-0
Kenny Johnson 7 Yd pass from Christian Veilleux (Ben Sauls Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
PITT
WAKE
20
1st Downs
18
9-20
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
414
Total Yards
323
302
Passing
151
28/45
Comp/Att
12/21
6.7
Yards per pass
7.2
112
Rushing
172
32
Rushing Attempts
41
3.5
Yards per rush
4.2
13-101
Penalties
4-36
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
33:26
Possession
26:34
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