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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2004 Week 4 Recap

Cornhuskers defeat Panthers 24–17 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (Week 4).

Nebraska Cornhuskers 24 2-1 Winner
Final 24–17
Pittsburgh Panthers 17 1-1
Winner
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Nebraska Cornhuskers 21–9 Pittsburgh Panthers
Top passer
Joe Dailey

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Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 24–17 in Week 4, 2004. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 24, Pittsburgh Panthers 17.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Pittsburgh Panthers 24–17 in Week 4 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Joe Dailey (158) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.18 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Cory Ross — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Greg Lee () — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers9120024
Pittsburgh Panthers630617

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers
PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITT
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Kickoff returned by Marcus Furman (PITT) for a 96 yard touchdown.

  2. NEB
    Q1TD
    CRCory Ross

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Cory Ross (NEB) rushed up the middle for a 2 yard touchdown.

  3. NEB
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 9
    Score
    9-6

    26 yard field goal by Sandro DeAngelis (NEB) is good.

  4. PITT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 21
    Score
    9-9

    38 yard field goal by Josh Cummings (PITT) is good.

  5. NEB
    Q2TD
    JDJoe Dailey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-9

    Joe Dailey (NEB) rushed left side for a 17 yard touchdown.

  6. NEB
    Q2TD
    RPRoss Pilkington ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-9

    Joe Dailey (NEB) pass left side complete to Ross Pilkington (NEB) for a 5 yard touchdown.

  7. PITT
    Q4TD
    GLGreg Lee ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Tyler Palko (PITT) pass right side complete to Greg Lee (PITT) for a 35 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Joe Dailey (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +3.31 EPA
  • Tyler Palko (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.02 EPA
  • Joe Flacco (221) — 0.0 yds · -1.19 EPA/play -1.19 EPA

Rushing

  • Cory Ross (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA
  • Raymond Kirkley (221) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
  • David Horne (158) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

  • Greg Lee () (221) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.76 EPA
  • Ross Pilkington () (158) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
  • Joe DelSardo () (221) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Joe Dailey158185.6%01+0.18+3.31
Tyler Palko221333.0%01+0.06+2.02
Joe Flacco22110.0%00-1.19-1.19
Kellen Huston15810.0%00-4.06-4.06

Team EPA comparison

StatNEBPITT
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q115820+1.25Ended
Q122110-0.82Interception
Q115830-2.63Rush TD
Q122110-0.68Ended
Q115840+1.82Ended
Q122120-2.59Ended
Q115810-1.14Field goal
Q115820-2.20Ended
Q122150+0.40Ended
Q115870-2.18Ended
Q2221110+1.68Field goal
Q215830-1.90Ended
Q222130+0.76Interception
Q215860+5.76Rush TD
Q222130-1.58Fumble
Q215850+0.35Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Cornhuskers fumble by Kellen Huston (NEB), recovered by Kellen Huston (NEB), advanced for no gain. (-9.86 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kickoff returned by Marcus Furman (PITT) for a 96 yard touchdown. (+6.37 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Panthers fumble by Allen Richardson (PITT), recovered by Kellen Huston (NEB), returned for no gain. (-5.39 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Tyler Palko (PITT) pass across the middle intercepted by Josh Bullocks (NEB). Returned for 37 yards. (-5.17 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Kellen Huston (NEB) pass incomplete to the right side.; turnover on downs. (-4.06 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Tyler Palko (PITT) pass across the middle intercepted by Fabian Washington (NEB). Returned for 19 yards. (-3.98 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Tyler Palko (PITT) pass left side intercepted by Wali Muhammad (NEB). Returned for 5 yards. (-3.89 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Dailey (NEB) pass right side intercepted by H.B. Blades (PITT). Returned for 4 yards. (-3.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Joe Dailey (158) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: NEB at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 24, Pittsburgh Panthers 17 in Week 4 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 24–17.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242620221.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Joe Dailey (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Pittsburgh Panthers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L