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Pittsburgh Panthers Dominate Wildcats at Acrisure Stadium in American Football Showdown

In a display of sheer dominance, the Pittsburgh Panthers recorded an emphatic 77-7 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats. The Panthers' season record now stands at 11-3, while the Wildcats fall to a 3-8 record. The game unfolded at Acrisure Stadium, where fans witnessed an overwhelming performance by the home team.


Sep 25, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Tre Tipton (6) runs after a catch as New Hampshire Wildcats defensive back Noah Palm (44) defends during the third quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 77-7.  Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Panthers' offense was unstoppable, amassing a total of 707 yards with an average gain of 8.6 yards per play. They executed flawlessly in both passing and rushing, with the quarterback throwing for 455 yards and five touchdowns while completing an impressive 87 percent of passes. The longest pass completed was for 47 yards, which also resulted in a touchdown. On the ground, the Panthers covered 252 yards with another set of five touchdowns; their longest rush was a substantial gain of 25 yards.


Defensively, Pittsburgh showcased their might by recording three sacks for a loss of 36 yards and adding another five tackles for loss totaling -28 yards against New Hampshire's offense. Their defensive efforts were further highlighted by one interception that was returned for a touchdown covering a distance of 35 yards.


Sep 25, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) runs after a catch on his way to scoring a touchdown as New Hampshire Wildcats defensive end Josiah Silver (96)  chases during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams also contributed to this comprehensive win as they successfully kicked nine out of eleven extra points attempted and maintained perfect efficiency in both red zone and goal-to-go situations – converting all seven red zone attempts into scores.


The New Hampshire Wildcats managed to put up seven points on the scoreboard during the second quarter but struggled throughout against Pittsburgh's formidable defense and efficient offense. Their only highlight came from scoring their lone touchdown during this period.


Sep 25, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes the ball against the New Hampshire Wildcats during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

As fans revel in this commanding performance by their team, they can look forward to more action when the Pittsburgh Panthers take on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets next week at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta. This upcoming game is scheduled for October second at noon Eastern Time and will be broadcasted on ACC Network via satellite channel six hundred twelve.

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