Louisville Cardinals 34–27 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Louisville Cardinals defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 34–27 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Louisville Cardinals 34, Pittsburgh Panthers 27.

Game summary

Louisville Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Panthers 34–27 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Miller Moss (Louisville) — 394.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Duke Watson — 47.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Chris Bell — 10 rec, 135.0 yds.
EPA edge: Louisville (+0.007/play) vs Pittsburgh (-0.312/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisville Cardinals	6	15	3	12	34
Pittsburgh Panthers	9	9	0	0	27

Scoring Map

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

LOULouisville Cardinals

+3OPP 13

OPP EZ

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 20

OPP EZ

+3OPP 40

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Pittsburgh
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 30 yards
Pittsburgh
Q1TD
CHCataurus Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Eli Holstein pass to Cataurus Hicks for a touchdown (39 yards)
Louisville
Q1TD
MMMiller Moss
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Miller Moss — Interception returned for a touchdown
Louisville
Q2TD
MMMiller Moss
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Miller Moss rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Louisville
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 35 yards
Louisville
Q2TD
CBChris Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Miller Moss pass to Chris Bell for a touchdown (25 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
21-12
Field goal good from 37 yards
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
RWRaphael Williams Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Eli Holstein pass to Raphael Williams Jr. for a touchdown (38 yards)
Louisville
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 40
Score
24-18
Field goal good from 57 yards
Louisville
Q4TD
JSJaleel Skinner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Miller Moss pass to Jaleel Skinner for a touchdown (12 yards)
Louisville
Q4TD
NKNate Kurisky
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Miller Moss pass to Nate Kurisky for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Miller Moss (Louisville) — 394.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +6.54 EPA
Cole Gonzales (Pittsburgh) — 30.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -0.61 EPA
Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 225.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -8.51 EPA

Rushing

Duke Watson (Louisville) — 47.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Isaac Brown (Louisville) — 22.0 yds -0.34 EPA
Ja'Kyrian Turner (Pittsburgh) — 36.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Chris Bell (Louisville) — 10 rec · 135.0 yds +0.80 EPA
Caullin Lacy (Louisville) — 8 rec · 95.0 yds +0.46 EPA
Cataurus Hicks (Pittsburgh) — 4 rec · 113.0 yds +0.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Miller Moss	Louisville	53	62.3%	394	3	+0.12	+6.54
Cole Gonzales	Pittsburgh	8	37.5%	30	0	-0.08	-0.61
Eli Holstein	Pittsburgh	29	48.3%	225	2	-0.29	-8.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Louisville	Pittsburgh
Plays	84	58
EPA / play	+0.007	-0.312
Total EPA	+0.57	-18.07
Success rate	40.5%	34.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.123	-0.246
Rush EPA / play	-0.192	-0.426
Yards	469	329

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Pittsburgh	9	77	+2.65	Field goal
Q1	Louisville	2	1	-1.40	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	2	53	+4.01	Pass TD
Q1	Louisville	9	41	+1.65	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	5	-2.45	Punt
Q1	Louisville	8	103	-7.96	Touchdown
Q1	Louisville	8	16	-1.43	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	5	-2.61	Punt
Q2	Louisville	13	62	+1.05	Field goal
Q2	Pittsburgh	5	-4	-6.19	Fumble
Q2	Louisville	1	25	+3.65	Pass TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	7	23	-0.90	Field goal
Q2	Louisville	3	8	-0.43	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	66	+5.95	Pass TD
Q2	Louisville	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	Louisville	6	46	+0.66	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Miller Moss — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.31 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Raphael Williams Jr. for a touchdown (38 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass intercepted (-4.56 EPA)
Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Field goal good from 57 yards (+4.21 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Cataurus Hicks for 56 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.9 EPA)
Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Miller Moss pass to Caullin Lacy for 37 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.78 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass intercepted (-3.67 EPA)
Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Miller Moss pass to Chris Bell for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

Louisville Cardinals controlled the final (34–27) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Miller Moss (Louisville) — 394.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Louisville at 0.007 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Louisville Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Louisville Cardinals 34, Pittsburgh Panthers 27 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Louisville Cardinals won with a final score of 34–27.

Where can I find the Louisville Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754547.

Who led Louisville Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Miller Moss (Louisville) led passers with 394.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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