Pittsburgh Panthers 24–31 West Virginia Mountaineers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 31–24 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 24, West Virginia Mountaineers 31.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers beat Pittsburgh Panthers 31–24 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) — 179.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.14 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tye Edwards — 123.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Raphael Williams Jr. — 6 rec, 131.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh (-0.105/play) vs West Virginia (-0.140/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	0	3	9	9	0	24
West Virginia Mountaineers	0	6	6	9	6	31

Scoring Map

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

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 19

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

West Virginia
Q2TD
TETye Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Tye Edwards rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 23 yards
West Virginia
Q3TD
TETye Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Tye Edwards rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
EHEli Holstein
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Eli Holstein rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 46 yards
Pittsburgh
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 36 yards
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
RWRaphael Williams Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Eli Holstein pass to Raphael Williams Jr. for a touchdown (14 yards)
West Virginia
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
21-15
Field goal good from 21 yards
West Virginia
Q4TD
GBGrayson Barnes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Nicco Marchiol pass to Grayson Barnes for a touchdown (2 yards)
West Virginia
OTTD
TETye Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Tye Edwards rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) — 179.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.74 EPA
Cole Gonzales (Pittsburgh) — 0.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -0.65 EPA
Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 288.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.98 EPA

Rushing

Tye Edwards (West Virginia) — 123.0 yds · 3 TD +0.25 EPA
Clay Ash (West Virginia) — 37.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 20.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Raphael Williams Jr. (Pittsburgh) — 6 rec · 131.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Rodney Gallagher III (West Virginia) — 7 rec · 67.0 yds +0.38 EPA
Kenny Johnson (Pittsburgh) — 3 rec · 21.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nicco Marchiol	West Virginia	26	69.2%	179	1	+0.14	+3.74
Cole Gonzales	Pittsburgh	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.65	-0.65
Eli Holstein	Pittsburgh	38	57.9%	288	1	-0.05	-1.98
Scotty Fox Jr.	West Virginia	5	20.0%	79	0	-0.93	-4.64
Jaylen Henderson	West Virginia	4	50.0%	2	0	-1.47	-5.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Pittsburgh	West Virginia
Plays	66	84
EPA / play	-0.105	-0.140
Total EPA	-6.96	-11.65
Success rate	34.8%	38.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.067	-0.194
Rush EPA / play	-0.160	-0.102
Yards	387	457

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	-10	-3.78	Punt
Q1	West Virginia	4	28	-1.20	Missed FG
Q1	Pittsburgh	8	25	-3.37	Punt
Q1	West Virginia	5	-3	-3.12	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	10	28	-1.54	Missed FG
Q1	West Virginia	9	74	+5.41	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	9	-1.06	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	3	2	-2.67	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	65	-2.32	Interception
Q2	West Virginia	3	6	-1.29	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	7	-1.84	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	5	41	+0.23	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	6	75	+2.23	Field goal
Q2	West Virginia	5	20	-0.40	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	3	-0.45	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	4	29	-2.42	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Raphael Williams Jr. for 67 yards (2nd & 8) (+5.68 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Scotty Fox Jr. pass intercepted (-5.63 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass intercepted (-4.87 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Scotty Fox Jr. pass to Justin Smith-Brown for 56 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.42 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jaylen Henderson sacked for a loss of 10 yards (4th & 3) (-3.96 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Bryce Yates for 68 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.93 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Malachi Thomas for 7 yards (4th & 5) (+3.22 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Desmond Reid rushes for a loss of 7 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (31–24) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) — 179.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh at -0.105 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 24, West Virginia Mountaineers 31 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 24–31.

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=401754638.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) led passers with 179.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

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.