In a stunningly close NCAA football match, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) fell to Wake Forest with a final score of 21-17. The game saw Pitt quarterback Christian Veilleux complete 17 out of 25 passes for 134 yards. Despite a tied score of 7-7 at halftime, Pitt was unable to secure a victory. The loss comes as a disappointing outcome for Pitt, which now faces the aftermath of the defeat.
First half stats https://t.co/UHI4RDIHDH
Pitt falls to Wake Forest 21-17 in a stunningly ridiculous game. Let's talk about it in like 5 minutes. https://t.co/QZg0QxSfh8
Wake Forest beats Pitt 21-17. Call it the Marucci Miracle (until a better suggestion is made). Three lead changes in the final 3 1/2 minutes. WF is 4-3, 1-3 ACC and snaps a 3-game losing streak.
Final score: Wake Forest -- 21 Pitt -- 17 What a tough loss for the Panthers. Next up: Notre Dame.
At the end of the third quarter: Pitt -- 7 Wake Forest -- 7 The Demon Deacons have 125 yards of offense. Only 34 of that is in the air. Pitt has to find a way to pull this one out.
Pitt and Wake are tied 7-7 at the half, with the Pitt QB Christian Veilleux 17/25 for 134. https://t.co/MkCTn3RtKR
In 3 games against ACC opponents, Wake Forest has given up 506 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns, with an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Pitt handed the ball to its running backs 10 times in the first half.
Total yards: Pitt 167, Wake 92 Time of possession: Pitt 17:21, Wake 11:07 Passing yards: Pitt 130, Wake 24 Third down conversions: Pitt 6, Wake 1 Total plays: Pitt 40, Wake 23 Points: Pitt 7, Wake 7
First half stats for #Pitt and Wake Forest. https://t.co/Kq0aVcFSZM
Christian Veilleux completed 17 passes in the first half. That ties for the most passes completed by a Pitt QB in any game this season.
At the end of the first quarter: Pitt -- 7 Wake Forest -- 0 Panthers out-gained WF 124 to 16. Veilleux completed 9-of-11 passes for 80 yards and a TD to Kenny Johnson.
The first quarter ends. Pitt 7, WF 0 Pitt has 8 first downs; WF has as many first downs as it has points.
My stream is behind but what a drive from Pitt's offense to open the game. Three big catches from Kenny Johnson, great third-and-13 conversion from Veilleux to Reynolds. Four third-down conversions. Really strong start. Pitt leads Wake Forest 7-0.
Veilleux completed 7-of-8 passes for 66 yards and a TD on that opening drive. Four different Pitt players hauled in a catch. Pitt was a perfect 4-for-4 on 3rd-down.
Second half under way....