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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2005 Week 3 Recap

Cornhuskers defeat Panthers 7–6 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (Week 3).

Pittsburgh Panthers 6 0-3
Final 6–7
Nebraska Cornhuskers 7 4-0 Winner
Winner
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Final score
6–7
Top passer
Team

Top CFB performers · Panthers

Top CFB performers · Cornhuskers

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 7–6 in Week 3, 2005. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 6, Nebraska Cornhuskers 7.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers edged Pittsburgh Panthers 7–6 in Week 3 of the 2005 season.

  • Scoring: 1 touchdown, 2 field goals across 3 plays.
  • Passing leader: Team (221.0) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.25 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Cory Ross — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Greg Lee — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Pittsburgh Panthers00006
Nebraska Cornhuskers00007

Scoring Map

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

PITTPittsburgh Panthers
NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. 158.0
    Q2TD
    ZTZac Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Zac Taylor rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. 221.0
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    0-0

    Josh Cummings 27 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. 221.0
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 21
    Score
    0-0

    Josh Cummings 38 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Team (221.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -0.25 EPA
  • Tyler Palko (221.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -1.25 EPA
  • Josh Cummings (221.0) — 0.0 yds · -1.77 EPA/play -1.77 EPA

Rushing

  • Cory Ross (158.0) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
  • LaRod Stephens (221.0) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
  • Raymond Kirkley (221.0) — 0.0 yds -0.68 EPA

Receiving

  • Greg Lee (221.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
  • Frantz Hardy (158.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
  • Greg Lee. (221.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Team221.010.0%00-0.25-0.25
Tyler Palko221.0250.0%00-0.05-1.25
Josh Cummings221.010.0%00-1.77-1.77
Zac Taylor158.0190.0%00-0.25-4.78

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1158.080+3.47Ended
Q1158.010+0.05Ended
Q1221.080-0.77Ended
Q1158.070+1.29Punt
Q1221.0100-4.15Ended
Q2158.030-1.89Punt
Q2221.030+2.87Punt
Q2221.010+1.76Ended
Q2158.050-1.15Ended
Q2221.030-3.00Punt
Q2158.010+2.14Rush TD
Q2158.050-2.93Ended
Q2221.030-3.85Punt
Q2158.050-1.29Missed FG
Q3221.020-1.66Ended
Q3158.020-1.60Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · 221.0 · Tyler Palko pass complete to Greg Lee for 74 yards to the Neb 17 for a 1ST down. (+4.99 EPA)
  2. Q4 · 221.0 · Josh Cummings 46 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-4.57 EPA)
  3. Q2 · 158.0 · Jordan Congdon 26 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.91 EPA)
  4. Q3 · 221.0 · Tyler Palko pass complete to Erik Gill for 26 yards to the Pitt 30 for a 1ST down. (+3.53 EPA)
  5. Q2 · 158.0 · Zac Taylor pass complete to Terrence Nunn for 36 yards to the Pitt 6 for a 1ST down. (+3.39 EPA)
  6. Q1 · 221.0 · Josh Cummings 42 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-2.9 EPA)
  7. Q2 · 158.0 · Cory Ross rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 1. (-2.89 EPA)
  8. Q4 · 158.0 · Jordan Congdon 39 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (7–6) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Team (221.0) — yds.
  • EPA edge: PITT 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 Pittsburgh Panthers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Pittsburgh Panthers 6, Nebraska Cornhuskers 7 in Week 3 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 6–7.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252600158.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Team (221.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Panthers

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W