NC State Wolfpack 34–53 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated NC State Wolfpack 53–34 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 34, Pittsburgh Panthers 53.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers rolled past NC State Wolfpack 53–34 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 15 plays.
Passing leader: Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 306.0 pass yds, +0.26 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #5 R.Williams Jr. thrown to00 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: NC State (+0.384/play) vs Pittsburgh (+0.102/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
NC State Wolfpack	6	12	0	12	34
Pittsburgh Panthers	9	18	15	6	53

Scoring Map

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

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 26

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Pittsburgh
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
NC State
Q1TD
#J#7 J.Joly caught at Pitt02
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
#7 J.Joly caught at Pitt02 catch for a touchdown (25 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Rushing touchdown
NC State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Rushing touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
#R#5 R.Williams Jr. caught at00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
#5 R.Williams Jr. caught at00 catch for a touchdown (7 yards)
NC State
Q2TD
#J#7 J.Joly caught at Pitt38
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
#7 J.Joly caught at Pitt38 catch for a touchdown (59 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
#K#2 K.Johnson caught at10
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
#2 K.Johnson caught at10 catch for a touchdown (10 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
18-30
Field goal good from 41 yards
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
#C#3 C.Hicks caught at45
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
#3 C.Hicks caught at45 catch for a touchdown (84 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
18-39
Field goal good from 35 yards
Pittsburgh
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
18-42
Field goal good from 43 yards
NC State
Q4TD
#T#12 T.Hoffmann caught at Pitt00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-42
#12 T.Hoffmann caught at Pitt00 catch for a touchdown (30 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-48
Rushing touchdown
NC State
Q4TD
#N#5 N.Rogers caught at Pitt00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-48
#5 N.Rogers caught at Pitt00 catch for a touchdown (2 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 306.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +10.59 EPA
Shotgun #11 C.Bailey (NC State) — 87.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +3.82 EPA
09:15) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 11.0 yds · +0.80 EPA/play +0.79 EPA

Receiving

#5 R.Williams Jr. thrown to00 (Pittsburgh) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.01 EPA
#3 C.Hicks caught at45 (Pittsburgh) — 1 rec · 84.0 yds +6.02 EPA
#7 J.Joly caught at Pitt38 (NC State) — 1 rec · 59.0 yds +5.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	41	48.8%	306	+0.26	+10.59
Shotgun #11 C.Bailey	NC State	11	54.5%	87	+0.35	+3.82
09:15) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	100.0%	11	+0.80	+0.79
10:33) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	100.0%	5	-0.24	-0.24
12:58) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	0.0%	0	-0.83	-0.83
10:06) Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel	Pittsburgh	1	0.0%	0	-1.67	-1.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NC State	Pittsburgh
Plays	59	82
EPA / play	+0.384	+0.102
Total EPA	+22.67	+8.33
Success rate	33.9%	41.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.358	+0.303
Rush EPA / play	+0.444	-0.197
Yards	433	559

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	3	2	-1.47	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	7	49	+2.49	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	3	6	+2.95	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	9	42	-1.66	Field goal
Q1	NC State	6	74	+6.45	Pass TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	7	73	+6.61	Rush TD
Q2	NC State	1	65	+5.49	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	5	-2.05	Punt
Q2	NC State	6	17	-2.01	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	7	90	+6.72	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	3	4	-1.71	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q2	NC State	4	83	+7.47	Pass TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	9	60	+5.31	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	1	6	-0.27	Ended
Q3	Pittsburgh	9	23	-2.36	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · #3 C.Hicks caught at45 catch for a touchdown (84 yards) (+6.02 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · #7 J.Joly caught at Pitt38 catch for a touchdown (59 yards) (+5.63 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · Rushing touchdown (+5.5 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Huddle-Shotgun #10 E.Holstein pass intercepted (-4.92 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Bailey to #12 T.Hoffmann thrown to Pitt20 — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (+4.3 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · #12 T.Hoffmann caught at Pitt00 catch for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.69 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Shotgun #11 C.Bailey pass to #6 W.Grimes caught at Pitt02 for 37 yards (1st & 10) (+3.51 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel pass to #3 C.Hicks caught at07 for 29 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (53–34) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 306.0 yds.
EPA edge: NC State at 0.384 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

NC State Wolfpack 34, Pittsburgh Panthers 53 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 34–53.

Where can I find the NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754574.

Who led NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Heintschel (Pittsburgh) led passers with 306.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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