Villanova Wildcats vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Villanova Wildcats 28–7 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 7, Pittsburgh Panthers 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Villanova Wildcats	0	0	0	0	7
Pittsburgh Panthers	0	12	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nathan Peterman (221) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +6.27 EPA
• TEAM (221) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -0.66 EPA
• Adeyemi DaSilva (222) — 0.0 yds · -1.13 EPA/play -1.13 EPA

Rushing

• James Conner (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
• Javon White (222) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Qadree Ollison (221) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Scott Orndoff (221) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Taurus Phillips (222) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• Ryan Bell (222) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nathan Peterman	221	31	61.3%	0	2	+0.20	+6.27
TEAM	221	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-0.66
Adeyemi DaSilva	222	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.13	-1.13
Zack Bednarczyk	222	36	44.4%	0	0	-0.65	-23.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NOVA	PITT
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	221	6	0	-0.73	Ended
Q1	222	3	0	-3.54	Punt
Q1	221	3	0	-2.25	Punt
Q1	222	4	0	-3.44	Punt
Q1	221	3	0	-2.62	Punt
Q1	222	6	0	-1.73	Punt
Q1	221	3	0	-2.72	Punt
Q1	222	5	0	-0.73	Fumble
Q2	221	1	0	+2.77	Pass TD
Q2	222	1	0	-0.11	Ended
Q2	221	5	0	+2.25	Ended
Q2	222	3	0	-2.24	Punt
Q2	221	5	0	+0.53	Punt
Q2	222	2	0	-0.65	Punt
Q2	221	1	0	+1.22	Rush TD
Q2	222	2	0	+0.21	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Zack Bednarczyk pass intercepted Terrish Webb return for no gain to the Villa 48 (-3.95 EPA)
2. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · John Hinchen punt for 55 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the Pitt 18 (+3.82 EPA)
3. Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Zack Bednarczyk run for 17 yds to the Pitt 35 for a 1ST down (+3.69 EPA)
4. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Steve Weyler kickoff for 61 yds , Quadree Henderson return for 96 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Chris Blewitt 39 yd FG MISSED (-3.17 EPA)
6. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Nathan Peterman pass complete to Jester Weah for 16 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (+3.01 EPA)
7. Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Zack Bednarczyk sacked by Mike Caprara for a loss of 13 yards to the Villa 47 (-3.0 EPA)
8. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Nathan Peterman pass complete to James Conner for 9 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (+2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (28–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nathan Peterman (221) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NOVA 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 Villanova Wildcats vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Villanova Wildcats 7, Pittsburgh Panthers 28 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 7–28.

Where can I find the Villanova Wildcats vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869426.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Nathan Peterman (221) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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