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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Panthers defeat Devils 24–17 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Duke Blue Devils (Week 8).

Pittsburgh Panthers 24 3-5 Winner
Final 24–17
Duke Blue Devils 17 5-4
Winner
Pittsburgh Panthers
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Pittsburgh Panthers 6–3 Duke Blue Devils
Top passer
Ben Dinucci

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Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Duke Blue Devils 24–17 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 24, Duke Blue Devils 17.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers beat Duke Blue Devils 24–17 in Week 8 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Ben Dinucci (221) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.12 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Darrin Hall — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: T.J. Rahming — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Pittsburgh Panthers606924
Duke Blue Devils0312017

Scoring Map

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

PITTPittsburgh Panthers
DUKEDuke Blue Devils

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITT
    Q1TD
    DHDarrin Hall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Darrin Hall run for 79 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  2. DUKE
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-3

    Austin Parker 25 yd FG GOOD

  3. PITT
    Q3TD
    DHDarrin Hall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-3

    Darrin Hall run for 92 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  4. DUKE
    Q3TD
    TRT.J. Rahming

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-9

    Daniel Jones pass complete to T.J. Rahming for 39 yds for a TD, (Austin Parker KICK)

  5. DUKE
    Q3TD
    SWShaun Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    Daniel Jones pass complete to Shaun Wilson for 58 yds for a TD, (Austin Parker KICK)

  6. PITT
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-15

    Alex Kessman 45 yd FG GOOD

  7. PITT
    Q4TD
    DHDarrin Hall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Darrin Hall run for 4 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Ben Dinucci (221) — 0.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +2.21 EPA
  • Quentin Harris (150) — 0.0 yds · +1.35 EPA/play +1.35 EPA
  • Daniel Jones (150) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -3.34 EPA

Rushing

  • Darrin Hall (221) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.49 EPA
  • Shaun Wilson (150) — 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA
  • Ben Dinucci (221) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • T.J. Rahming (150) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.31 EPA
  • Rafael Araujo-Lopes (221) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
  • Jester Weah (221) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Ben Dinucci2211942.1%00+0.12+2.21
Quentin Harris1501100.0%00+1.35+1.35
Daniel Jones1503050.0%02-0.11-3.34

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q115090+4.32Ended
Q122130-3.46Punt
Q115040-3.93Fumble
Q122110+5.06Rush TD
Q115050+1.11Punt
Q122160-1.86Punt
Q115070-0.79Punt
Q215010+0.29Ended
Q222170+0.37Missed FG
Q215020-1.09Punt
Q2221170+2.23Ended
Q215000Field goal
Q215030-2.07Ended
Q322110+7.23Rush TD
Q315010+3.30Pass TD
Q315020+0.72Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Darrin Hall run for 92 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (+7.24 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Daniel Jones sacked by Avonte Maddox for a loss of 10 yards to the Duke 37 Daniel Jones fumbled, recovered by Pitt , return for 0 yards (-5.88 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Darrin Hall run for 79 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (+5.06 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Daniel Jones pass complete to Shaun Wilson for 58 yds for a TD, (Austin Parker KICK) (+4.48 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Jones, D pass incomplete, PENALTY UP pass interference (Jackson, D.) 15 yards to the UP17, 1ST DOWN DU, NO PLAY. (+3.99 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · A.J. Davis run for no gain to the Duke 43 (-3.81 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Daniel Jones pass intercepted Jordan Whitehead return for no gain to the Pitt 8 (-3.73 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Daniel Jones pass complete to T.J. Rahming for 39 yds for a TD, (Austin Parker KICK) (+3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Ben Dinucci (221) — 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 Duke Blue Devils?

Pittsburgh Panthers 24, Duke Blue Devils 17 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Duke Blue Devils?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 24–17.

Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400937499.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Ben Dinucci (221) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Panthers

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

Duke Blue Devils

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L