Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia Short Report | Sep 16, 2023
Milan Puskar Stadium
Morgantown, WV
Sep 16, 2023
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Game Recap
The West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 17-6 in an engaging game on September 16, 2023, held at Mountaineer Field. With a solid crowd of 61,106 in attendance, both teams showcased their strategies early, but it was the defensive prowess and key offensive plays of West Virginia that made the difference. The Mountaineers overcame some early challenges to secure a comfortable victory.
Key moments included timely interceptions and a strong rushing game, which kept West Virginia ahead, while Pittsburgh struggled to maintain consistency on offense. The second half saw West Virginia pull away with crucial touchdowns and field goals, sealing their win. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's efforts were hampered by turnovers, preventing them from mounting a comeback.
Key Plays:
Ben Sauls (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Aubrey Burks (West Virginia Mountaineers)
Kole Taylor (West Virginia Mountaineers)
Michael Hayes (West Virginia Mountaineers)
CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia Mountaineers)
Beanie Bishop Jr. (West Virginia Mountaineers)
Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Standout Players:
Jaylen Anderson (West Virginia Mountaineers, RB)
Consistent contributor with 62 rushing yards on 19 attempts, providing stability to the rushing attack.Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh Panthers, QB)
Despite a challenging game, Jurkovec made notable efforts with 81 passing yards and contributions on the ground.Garrett Greene (West Virginia Mountaineers, QB)
Faced difficulties but remained a presence with a key rushing yard.CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia Mountaineers, RB)
Pivotal in the running game, securing 102 rushing yards and a crucial touchdown.Ben Sauls (Pittsburgh Panthers, K)
Kept Pittsburgh competitive with two successful field goals, including a 36-yarder.Kole Taylor (West Virginia Mountaineers, TE)
Made a significant impact with a touchdown reception and 21 receiving yards.
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Pittsburgh Panthers
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West Virginia Mountaineers
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