Pittsburgh Panthers 17–23 East Carolina Pirates: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 23–17 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 17, East Carolina Pirates 23.

Game summary

East Carolina Pirates edged Pittsburgh Panthers 23–17 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: 13:06) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 9.0 pass yds, +2.99 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #9 A.Smith caught at 45 — 2 rec, 100.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh (-0.164/play) vs East Carolina (-0.225/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	0	6	0	3	17
East Carolina Pirates	0	3	18	6	23

Scoring Map

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

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

+3OPP 25

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 4

ECUEast Carolina Pirates

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 42 yards
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
#R#5 R.Williams Jr. caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
#5 R.Williams Jr. caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (22 yards)
East Carolina
Q3TD
#A#9 A.Smith caught at Pitt10
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
#9 A.Smith caught at Pitt10 catch for a touchdown (47 yards)
East Carolina
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Fumble returned for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q3TD
#A#9 A.Smith caught at 45
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
#9 A.Smith caught at 45 catch for a touchdown (72 yards)
East Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
6-24
Field goal good from 33 yards
East Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
6-27
Field goal good from 28 yards
Pittsburgh
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
9-27
Field goal good from 21 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

13:06) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 9.0 yds · +2.99 EPA/play +2.99 EPA
Shotgun #17 C.Ditta (East Carolina) — 37.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.22 EPA
01:09) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 11.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +0.18 EPA

Receiving

#9 A.Smith caught at 45 (East Carolina) — 2 rec · 100.0 yds +4.51 EPA
#88 J.Holmes caught at 36 (Pittsburgh) — 2 rec · 41.0 yds +0.99 EPA
#5 R.Williams Jr. caught at Pitt34 (Pittsburgh) — 2 rec · 20.0 yds +1.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
13:06) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	100.0%	9	+2.99	+2.99
Shotgun #17 C.Ditta	East Carolina	4	75.0%	37	+0.06	+0.22
01:09) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	100.0%	11	+0.18	+0.18
01:39) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	0.0%	0	-0.17	-0.18
01:17) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	0.0%	0	-0.28	-0.28
00:32) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	0.0%	0	-0.28	-0.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Pittsburgh	East Carolina
Plays	78	58
EPA / play	-0.164	-0.225
Total EPA	-12.76	-13.05
Success rate	46.2%	25.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.091	+0.105
Rush EPA / play	-0.257	-0.386
Yards	449	262

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	9	34	-1.54	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	-7	-2.27	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	5	13	-3.28	Missed FG
Q1	East Carolina	7	18	-4.08	Ended
Q1	Pittsburgh	10	47	-2.47	Ended
Q2	East Carolina	8	22	-1.57	Field goal
Q2	Pittsburgh	7	47	-2.47	Ended
Q2	East Carolina	6	5	-4.70	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	21	-0.09	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	3	1	-1.12	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	10	77	+6.31	Pass TD
Q2	East Carolina	1	-1	-0.65	Ended
Q3	Pittsburgh	9	21	-4.53	Fumble
Q3	East Carolina	1	47	+3.93	Pass TD
Q3	Pittsburgh	6	12	-2.24	Punt
Q3	East Carolina	4	23	+2.11	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.77 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel pass intercepted (-8.42 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · #9 A.Smith caught at 45 catch for a touchdown (72 yards) (+6.47 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Fumble (-6.2 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · #5 R.Williams Jr. caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (22 yards) (+5.06 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Fumble (-4.9 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Fumble (-4.61 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · #9 A.Smith caught at Pitt10 catch for a touchdown (47 yards) (+3.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (23–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: 13:06) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 9.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh at -0.164 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Pittsburgh Panthers vs East Carolina Pirates?

Pittsburgh Panthers 17, East Carolina Pirates 23 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 17–23.

Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778316.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

13:06) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) led passers with 9.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Pittsburgh Panthers at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.