Virginia Tech Hokies 29–45 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2022

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 45–29 in Week 6, 2022. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 29, Pittsburgh Panthers 45.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers rolled past Virginia Tech Hokies 45–29 in Week 6 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) — 158.0 pass yds, -0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Israel Abanikanda — 320.0 yds, 6 TD.
Receiving leader: Kaleb Smith — 6 rec, 102.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh (+0.064/play) vs Virginia Tech (-0.120/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	6	9	6	0	29
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	9	12	18	45

Scoring Map

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

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

+3

+3OPP 30

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Pittsburgh
Q1TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Israel Abanikanda rushes 38 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q1TD
MTMalachi Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Malachi Thomas rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 1
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 18 yards
Virginia Tech
Q2TD
KKKeshawn King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Keshawn King rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Israel Abanikanda rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 47 yards
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Israel Abanikanda rushes 29 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Israel Abanikanda rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
DLDa'Wain Lofton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Grant Wells pass to Da'Wain Lofton for a touchdown (43 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-33
Punt return touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-39
Israel Abanikanda rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-45
Israel Abanikanda rushes 80 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) — 158.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -5.69 EPA
Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) — 207.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.28 EPA/play -13.47 EPA

Rushing

Israel Abanikanda (Pittsburgh) — 320.0 yds · 6 TD +0.39 EPA
Malachi Thomas (Virginia Tech) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) — 35.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Kaleb Smith (Virginia Tech) — 6 rec · 102.0 yds +0.25 EPA
Jaden Bradley (Pittsburgh) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.82 EPA
Dae'Quan Wright (Virginia Tech) — 5 rec · 47.0 yds +0.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kedon Slovis	Pittsburgh	28	53.6%	158	0	-0.20	-5.69
Grant Wells	Virginia Tech	48	45.8%	207	1	-0.28	-13.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia Tech	Pittsburgh
Plays	75	70
EPA / play	-0.120	+0.064
Total EPA	-9.03	+4.50
Success rate	38.7%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.281	-0.203
Rush EPA / play	+0.165	+0.243
Yards	353	496

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Virginia Tech	5	11	-3.16	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	-4	-2.61	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	9	-1.94	Ended
Q1	Pittsburgh	11	91	+6.22	Rush TD
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	13	+2.36	Rush TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	0	-3.40	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	12	61	+0.71	Field goal
Q2	Pittsburgh	2	-1	-4.32	Interception
Q2	Virginia Tech	2	25	+2.57	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	7	65	+5.76	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	3	3	-2.01	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	27	-1.30	Field goal
Q2	Virginia Tech	3	2	-1.48	Ended
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	3	-1.12	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	9	46	+0.12	Interception
Q3	Pittsburgh	3	17	-0.91	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Israel Abanikanda rushes 80 yards for a touchdown (+5.8 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Punt return touchdown (-4.78 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells pass to Da'Wain Lofton for a touchdown (43 yards) (+4.38 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Fumble (-4.14 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Jaden Bradley for 37 yards (2nd & 13) (+3.56 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Israel Abanikanda rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+3.49 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass intercepted (-3.42 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Malachi Thomas rushes for 29 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (45–29) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) — 158.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh at 0.064 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Tech Hokies vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Virginia Tech Hokies 29, Pittsburgh Panthers 45 in Week 6 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 29–45.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411135.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) led passers with 158.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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