Quick answer
West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 17–6 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 6, West Virginia Mountaineers 17.
Game summary
West Virginia Mountaineers beat Pittsburgh Panthers 17–6 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 5 plays.
- Passing leader: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 0.0 pass yds, -1.33 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Jaylen Anderson — 62.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Kole Taylor — 3 rec, 21.0 yds.
- EPA edge: West Virginia (-0.270/play) vs Pittsburgh (-0.475/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 West Virginia Mountaineers | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
PITTPittsburgh PanthersField goal good from 21 yards
Nicco Marchiol pass to Kole Taylor for a touchdown (7 yards)
Field goal good from 36 yards
CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Field goal good from 42 yards
WVUWest Virginia MountaineersFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Pittsburgh
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 4
- Score
- 3-0
Field goal good from 21 yards
- West Virginia
Q2TD KTKole TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-6
Nicco Marchiol pass to Kole Taylor for a touchdown (7 yards)
- Pittsburgh
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 19
- Score
- 6-6
Field goal good from 36 yards
- West Virginia
Q3TD CDCJ Donaldson Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-12
CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- West Virginia
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 25
- Score
- 6-15
Field goal good from 42 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 0.0 yds · -1.33 EPA/play -2.66 EPA
- Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.31 EPA/play -3.43 EPA
- Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh) — 138.0 yds · -0.93 EPA/play -19.61 EPA
Rushing
- Jaylen Anderson (West Virginia) — 62.0 yds -0.56 EPA
- CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia) — 102.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
- Rodney Hammond Jr. (Pittsburgh) — 49.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Receiving
- Kole Taylor (West Virginia) — 3 rec · 21.0 yds +0.39 EPA
- Gavin Bartholomew (Pittsburgh) — 2 rec · 39.0 yds +1.16 EPA
- Bub Means (Pittsburgh) — 2 rec · 25.0 yds +0.61 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Greene | West Virginia | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -1.33 | -2.66 |
| Nicco Marchiol | West Virginia | 11 | 54.5% | 44 | 1 | -0.31 | -3.43 |
| Phil Jurkovec | Pittsburgh | 21 | 38.1% | 138 | 0 | -0.93 | -19.61 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Pittsburgh | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 56 | 62 |
| EPA / play | -0.475 | -0.270 |
| Total EPA | -26.58 | -16.71 |
| Success rate | 33.9% | 33.9% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.934 | -0.468 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.199 | -0.217 |
| Yards | 267 | 212 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | West Virginia | 3 | 4 | -2.82 | Punt |
| Q1 | Pittsburgh | 10 | 67 | +1.98 | Field goal |
| Q1 | West Virginia | 9 | 21 | -6.24 | Ended |
| Q1 | Pittsburgh | 4 | 9 | -2.48 | Punt |
| Q1 | West Virginia | 7 | 41 | +0.08 | Punt |
| Q2 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 5 | -1.30 | Punt |
| Q2 | West Virginia | 8 | 37 | -3.01 | Fumble |
| Q2 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 26 | -5.38 | Interception |
| Q2 | West Virginia | 1 | 7 | +1.91 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Pittsburgh | 11 | 47 | +0.18 | Field goal |
| Q2 | West Virginia | 1 | -3 | 0.00 | Ended |
| Q3 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 7 | -2.07 | Punt |
| Q3 | West Virginia | 13 | 51 | +3.04 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 52 | -5.86 | Interception |
| Q3 | West Virginia | 3 | 6 | -2.40 | Field goal |
| Q3 | Pittsburgh | 6 | 10 | -2.50 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec pass intercepted (-6.89 EPA)
- Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec pass intercepted (-4.84 EPA)
- Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Fumble (-4.42 EPA)
- Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Nicco Marchiol — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.13 EPA)
- Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Punt for 4 yards (-2.88 EPA)
- Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-2.86 EPA)
- Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Penalty (3rd & 7) (+2.84 EPA)
- Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Rodney Hammond Jr. rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 1) (-2.73 EPA)
Key takeaways
- West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (17–6) in Week 3.
- Passing edge: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — yds.
- EPA edge: West Virginia at -0.27 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 West Virginia Mountaineers?
Pittsburgh Panthers 6, West Virginia Mountaineers 17 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs West Virginia Mountaineers?
West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 6–17.
Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs West Virginia Mountaineers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525503.
Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?
Garrett Greene (West Virginia) led passers with 0.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Pittsburgh Panthers at West Virginia Mountaineers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Panthers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
West Virginia Mountaineers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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