West Virginia Mountaineers 34–38 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 38–34 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 34, Pittsburgh Panthers 38.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers edged West Virginia Mountaineers 38–34 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 198.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: CJ Donaldson Jr. — 79.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Konata Mumpfield — 6 rec, 91.0 yds.
EPA edge: West Virginia (+0.145/play) vs Pittsburgh (+0.125/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	6	9	12	9	34
Pittsburgh Panthers	9	6	0	12	38

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 27

+3

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

West Virginia
Q1TD
CDCJ Donaldson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Garrett Greene pass to CJ Donaldson Jr. for a touchdown (10 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 31 yards
Pittsburgh
Q1TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Eli Holstein pass to Desmond Reid for a touchdown (9 yards)
West Virginia
Q2TD
JWJahiem White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Jahiem White rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
DRDesmond Reid
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Eli Holstein pass to Desmond Reid for a touchdown (19 yards)
West Virginia
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 44 yards
West Virginia
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Punt return touchdown
West Virginia
Q3TD
CDCJ Donaldson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
30-15
Field goal good from 23 yards
West Virginia
Q4TD
JRJustin Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-15
Garrett Greene pass to Justin Robinson for a touchdown (28 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
DRDaejon Reynolds
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-21
Eli Holstein pass to Daejon Reynolds for a touchdown (40 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
DDDerrick Davis Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-27
Derrick Davis Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 198.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +11.06 EPA
Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 287.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +7.38 EPA

Rushing

CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
Jahiem White (West Virginia) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
Desmond Reid (Pittsburgh) — 26.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Receiving

Konata Mumpfield (Pittsburgh) — 6 rec · 91.0 yds +0.49 EPA
Kenny Johnson (Pittsburgh) — 5 rec · 79.0 yds +0.87 EPA
Desmond Reid (Pittsburgh) — 4 rec · 50.0 yds +1.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Greene	West Virginia	32	50.0%	198	2	+0.35	+11.06
Eli Holstein	Pittsburgh	35	60.0%	287	3	+0.21	+7.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	West Virginia	Pittsburgh
Plays	75	58
EPA / play	+0.145	+0.125
Total EPA	+10.89	+7.25
Success rate	40.0%	44.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.346	+0.211
Rush EPA / play	-0.004	-0.006
Yards	401	390

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	5	21	-1.02	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	2	-2.66	Punt
Q1	West Virginia	5	53	+4.18	Pass TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	6	62	+1.31	Field goal
Q1	West Virginia	3	8	-1.86	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	8	72	+5.83	Pass TD
Q1	West Virginia	8	60	+4.65	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	10	61	+2.51	Pass TD
Q2	West Virginia	7	20	-2.87	Interception
Q2	Pittsburgh	7	25	-2.44	Ended
Q2	West Virginia	4	32	-0.02	Field goal
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	-6	-4.93	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	16	122	+7.68	Rush TD
Q3	Pittsburgh	5	0	-3.64	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	11	39	-1.63	Field goal
Q4	Pittsburgh	3	6	-2.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Punt return touchdown (-5.9 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Daejon Reynolds for a touchdown (40 yards) (+5.66 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Jaden Bray for 44 yards (3rd & 8) (+5.35 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Justin Robinson for a touchdown (28 yards) (+4.63 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Oliver Straw rushes for 12 yards (4th & 3) (+3.92 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Traylon Ray for 7 yards (4th & 5) (+3.37 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Desmond Reid for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.35 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Kenny Johnson for 21 yards (2nd & 17) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (38–34) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 198.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: West Virginia at 0.145 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 West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

West Virginia Mountaineers 34, Pittsburgh Panthers 38 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 34–38.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635547.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Garrett Greene (West Virginia) led passers with 198.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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