Holy Cross Crusaders at Yale Bulldogs
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Josh Pitsenberger runs for 3 scores as Yale opens season with 28-10 win over Holy Cross
The Bulldogs took control in the second half with three straight touchdown drives, piling up 193 yards of total offense. Pitsenberger's third touchdown, a 10-yard run up the middle, made it 28-3 with 11:49 left in the game.
Sitting on a 7-3 lead at halftime, Pitsenberger's second 1-yard touchdown run made it 14-3 and then Dante Reno connected with Nico Brown for a 29-yard score.
Reno was 13 of 18 for 166 yards and the Bulldogs had 318 yards of offense to overcome 13 penalties for 100 yards. Brown finished with 119 yards on five receptions.
Cal Swanson threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Charly Mullaly in the final minute of the game for the Crusaders (0-4). Swanson was 15-of-30 passing for 193 yards but was sacked four times.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Crusaders at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:16 | Josh Pitsenberger 1 Yd Run (Nick Conforti Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 11:08 | Luis Palenzuela 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:20 | Josh Pitsenberger 1 Yd Run (Nick Conforti Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:02 | Nico Brown 29 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Nick Conforti Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:49 | Josh Pitsenberger 10 Yd Run (Nick Conforti Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:56 | Charly Mullaly 7 Yd pass from Cal Swanson (Luis Palenzuela Kick) |
Statistics
 HC |
 YALE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 6-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 281 | Total Yards | 318 |
| 193 | Passing | 166 |
| 15/32 | Comp/Att | 13/18 |
| 6.0 | Yards per pass | 9.2 |
| 88 | Rushing | 152 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 43 |
| 2.6 | Yards per rush | 3.5 |
| 10-77 | Penalties | 13-100 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:15 | Possession | 30:45 |
Game Information
Location: New Haven, CT
Attendance: 4,469 · Capacity:
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