Newcomers Eli Holstein and Desmond Reid star as Pittsburgh opens with 55-24 win over Kent State
— Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi wanted to wait until he saw quarterbacks Eli Holstein and Nate Yarnell play in a game before naming a full-time starter.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kent State Golden Flashes
24
Pittsburgh Panthers
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| PITT | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 55 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | L 2-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 10-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:47 24-55
Ben Sauls 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:32 24-52
Raphael Williams Jr. 6 Yd pass from Nate Yarnell (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Field Goal 11:52 24-45
Ben Sauls 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:34 24-42
Kenny Johnson 10 Yd pass from Eli Holstein (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Field Goal 5:48 24-35
Andrew Glass 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:39 21-35
Desmond Reid 46 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 9:36 21-28
Chrishon McCray 29 Yd pass from Devin Kargman (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 5:28 14-28
Naim Muhammad 34 Yd Fumble Return (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 7:50 7-28
Raphael Williams Jr. 7 Yd pass from Eli Holstein (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 13:10 7-21
Derrick Davis Jr. 2 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 6:43 7-14
Luke Floriea 36 Yd pass from Devin Kargman (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 10:15 0-14
Desmond Reid 78 Yd Punt Return (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Touchdown 11:56 0-7
Konata Mumpfield 11 Yd pass from Eli Holstein (Ben Sauls Kick)
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KENT
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:47 · End of Game
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PITT 1:47
11 plays, 32 yards, 2:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:47 24-55
Ben Sauls 39 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 4:25
9 plays, 28 yards, 5:07 · Fumble
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PITT 9:32
5 plays, 55 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:32 24-52
Raphael Williams Jr. 6 Yd pass from Nate Yarnell (Ben Sauls Kick)
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KENT 11:31
3 plays, -12 yards, 0:21 · Punt
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PITT 11:52
5 plays, 24 yards, 1:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:52 24-45
Ben Sauls 50 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 13:33
9 plays, 31 yards, 5:01 · Downs
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PITT 3:34
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:34 24-42
Kenny Johnson 10 Yd pass from Eli Holstein (Ben Sauls Kick)
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KENT 5:48
8 plays, 57 yards, 2:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:48 24-35
Andrew Glass 36 Yd Field Goal
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PITT 8:39
3 plays, 69 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:39 21-35
Desmond Reid 46 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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KENT 9:36
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:36 21-28
Chrishon McCray 29 Yd pass from Devin Kargman (Andrew Glass Kick)
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KENT
1 play, -2 yards, 0:02 · End of Half
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PITT 0:02
4 plays, 16 yards, 0:34 · Punt
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KENT 0:36
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:29 · Interception
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PITT 1:05
12 plays, 73 yards, 4:17 · Interception
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KENT 5:28
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:15 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:28 14-28
Naim Muhammad 34 Yd Fumble Return (Andrew Glass Kick)
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PITT 7:50
8 plays, 55 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:50 7-28
Raphael Williams Jr. 7 Yd pass from Eli Holstein (Ben Sauls Kick)
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KENT 10:58
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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PITT 13:10
12 plays, 79 yards, 11:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:10 7-21
Derrick Davis Jr. 2 Yd Run (Ben Sauls Kick)
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KENT 2:05
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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PITT 3:42
5 plays, 2 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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KENT 6:43
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:43 7-14
Luke Floriea 36 Yd pass from Devin Kargman (Andrew Glass Kick)
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KENT 10:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:41 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:15 0-14
Desmond Reid 78 Yd Punt Return (Ben Sauls Kick)
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PITT 11:56
9 plays, 95 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:56 0-7
Konata Mumpfield 11 Yd pass from Eli Holstein (Ben Sauls Kick)
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Team Stats
KENT
PITT
15
1st Downs
31
3-16
3rd down efficiency
9-16
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
212
Total Yards
567
181
Passing
366
14/28
Comp/Att
35/49
6.5
Yards per pass
7.5
31
Rushing
201
38
Rushing Attempts
32
0.8
Yards per rush
6.3
6-43
Penalties
7-65
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
32:26
Possession
27:34
Highlights
00:43
Desmond Reid electrifies with a 78-yard punt return TD for Pittsburgh
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00:25
Kenny Johnson makes impressive 46-yard reception
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00:17
Konata Mumpfield scores 11-yard receiving touchdown vs. Kent State
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00:22
Luke Floriea scores 36-yard receiving touchdown vs. Pittsburgh
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