Kent State Golden Flashes 24–55 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 55–24 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 24, Pittsburgh Panthers 55.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers dominated Kent State Golden Flashes 55–24 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 374.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ky Thomas — 40.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kenny Johnson — 7 rec, 105.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh (+0.261/play) vs Kent State (-0.146/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	12	0	9	0	24
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	18	12	12	55

Scoring Map

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

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 22

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Pittsburgh
Q1TD
KMKonata Mumpfield
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Eli Holstein pass to Konata Mumpfield for a touchdown (11 yards)
Kent State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Punt return touchdown
Kent State
Q1TD
LFLuke Floriea
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Devin Kargman pass to Luke Floriea for a touchdown (36 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
DDDerrick Davis Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Derrick Davis Jr. rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
RWRaphael Williams Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Eli Holstein pass to Raphael Williams Jr. for a touchdown (7 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Kent State
Q3TD
CMChrishon McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Devin Kargman pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (29 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Desmond Reid rushes 46 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
21-30
Field goal good from 36 yards
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
KJKenny Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Eli Holstein pass to Kenny Johnson for a touchdown (10 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-39
Field goal good from 50 yards
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
RWRaphael Williams Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-45
Nate Yarnell pass to Raphael Williams Jr. for a touchdown (6 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
21-48
Field goal good from 39 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 374.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +12.78 EPA
Devin Kargman (Kent State) — 177.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.84 EPA
Nate Yarnell (Pittsburgh) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -1.01 EPA

Rushing

Ky Thomas (Kent State) — 40.0 yds -0.50 EPA
Desmond Reid (Pittsburgh) — 145.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA
Curtis Douglas (Kent State) — 26.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

Kenny Johnson (Pittsburgh) — 7 rec · 105.0 yds +1.71 EPA
Luke Floriea (Kent State) — 6 rec · 119.0 yds +2.72 EPA
Censere Lee (Pittsburgh) — 6 rec · 72.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eli Holstein	Pittsburgh	41	70.7%	374	3	+0.31	+12.78
Devin Kargman	Kent State	32	43.8%	177	2	-0.03	-0.84
Nate Yarnell	Pittsburgh	9	44.4%	31	1	-0.11	-1.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	Pittsburgh
Plays	65	77
EPA / play	-0.146	+0.261
Total EPA	-9.48	+20.07
Success rate	30.8%	51.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.026	+0.235
Rush EPA / play	-0.262	+0.307
Yards	241	622

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Pittsburgh	9	105	+9.98	Pass TD
Q1	Kent State	3	3	-2.08	Ended
Q1	Kent State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Kent State	8	70	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	4	10	-2.42	Punt
Q1	Kent State	3	2	-2.95	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	11	73	+3.23	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	3	-5	-3.17	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	8	55	+3.68	Pass TD
Q2	Kent State	3	-7	-1.14	Ended
Q2	Pittsburgh	12	133	-3.16	Interception
Q2	Kent State	3	9	-2.23	Interception
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	21	+0.03	Punt
Q2	Kent State	1	-2	-0.60	Ended
Q3	Kent State	11	75	+7.11	Pass TD
Q3	Pittsburgh	3	69	+5.03	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Devin Kargman pass to Luke Floriea for a touchdown (36 yards) (+7.16 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.71 EPA)
Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Punt return touchdown (-5.01 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass intercepted (-4.79 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Penalty (1st & 1) (-4.54 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Fumble (-4.43 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Devin Kargman pass to Luke Floriea for 41 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.32 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Kenny Johnson for 46 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (55–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 374.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh at 0.261 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 Kent State Golden Flashes vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Kent State Golden Flashes 24, Pittsburgh Panthers 55 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 24–55.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634305.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) led passers with 374.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kent State Golden Flashes at Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.