Iowa at Pittsburgh

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Pittsburgh beat Iowa 21–⁠20. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayIowa9–⁠4 in 2008
20
HomePittsburgh9–⁠4 in 2008
21

Final at Acrisure Stadium, PittsburghTV: ESPN2Attendance 50,321

At kickoff
65°F, clear, wind 5 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Allegheny County Airport (KAGC), 13 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Iowa377320
Pittsburgh770721

Standouts

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Player stats

Iowa

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jake Christensen12/2412400
Ricky Stanzi7/107900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Shonn Greene23147132
Jake Christensen917114
Trey Stross1404
Jewel Hampton2102
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Derrell Johnson-Koulianos675040
Tony Moeaki148048
Brandon Myers435016
Andy Brodell223017
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Amari Spievey1240

Pittsburgh

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Bill Stull11/2512901
RushingCarYdsTDLong
LeSean McCoy1878127
LaRod Stephens-Howling826013
Aundre Wright114014
Bill Stull3716
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
LeSean McCoy233028
Derek Kinder228020
LaRod Stephens-Howling219013
Dorin Dickerson118018

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

IowaPittsburgh
361Total yards259
230Passing yards141
158Rushing yards130
6.0Yards per pass5.2
4.1Yards per rush3.5
19First downs13
4–⁠17Third downs3–⁠15
1–⁠1Fourth downs3–⁠3
1Turnovers2
2–⁠14Penalties2–⁠17
21:28Possession15:12

Efficiency

IowaPittsburgh
40%Success rate32%
0.04EPA per play−0.07
0.88Explosiveness0.94
0.14Rushing EPA−0.17
−0.01Passing EPA0.06
29%Passing-down success37%
0.07First-down EPA−0.25
−0.12Second-down EPA0.07
0.25Third-down EPA−0.33

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Iowa 51% to win. Pittsburgh won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Pittsburgh end zoneIowa end zoneQ1 IowaPunt, 4 playsQ1 PittsburghFumble, 1 playQ1 IowaField goal, 6 playsQ1 PittsburghTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 IowaPunt, 8 playsQ1 PittsburghTouchdown run, 10 playsQ2 IowaPunt, 3 playsQ2 PittsburghPunt, 3 playsQ2 IowaTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 PittsburghPunt, 3 playsQ2 IowaMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 PittsburghPunt, 3 playsQ2 IowaPunt, 3 playsQ2 PittsburghEnd of half, 1 playQ3 PittsburghPunt, 3 playsQ3 IowaPunt, 4 playsQ3 PittsburghPunt, 3 playsQ3 IowaTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 PittsburghInterception, 4 playsQ3 IowaPunt, 3 playsQ3 PittsburghTouchdown run, 9 playsQ4 IowaField goal, 7 playsQ4 PittsburghPunt, 3 playsQ4 IowaPunt, 5 playsQ4 PittsburghPunt, 4 playsQ4 IowaPunt, 6 playsQ4 PittsburghPunt, 3 playsQ4 IowaFumble, 5 playsQ4 PittsburghEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Pittsburgh drives left to right, Iowa right to left.
  1. Q1 IowaPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  2. Q1 PittsburghFumble, 1 play, 3 yards
  3. Q1 IowaField goal, 6 plays, 11 yards
  4. Q1 PittsburghTouchdown run, 10 plays, 73 yards
  5. Q1 IowaPunt, 8 plays, 23 yards
  6. Q1 PittsburghTouchdown run, 10 plays, 54 yards
  7. Q2 IowaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  8. Q2 PittsburghPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  9. Q2 IowaTouchdown run, 9 plays, 58 yards
  10. Q2 PittsburghPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 IowaMissed FG, 5 plays, 54 yards
  12. Q2 PittsburghPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  13. Q2 IowaPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  14. Q2 PittsburghEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  15. Q3 PittsburghPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  16. Q3 IowaPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  17. Q3 PittsburghPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  18. Q3 IowaTouchdown run, 8 plays, 73 yards
  19. Q3 PittsburghInterception, 4 plays, 20 yards
  20. Q3 IowaPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  21. Q3 PittsburghTouchdown run, 9 plays, 80 yards
  22. Q4 IowaField goal, 7 plays, 52 yards
  23. Q4 PittsburghPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  24. Q4 IowaPunt, 5 plays, 21 yards
  25. Q4 PittsburghPunt, 4 plays, 20 yards
  26. Q4 IowaPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  27. Q4 PittsburghPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  28. Q4 IowaFumble, 5 plays, 27 yards
  29. Q4 PittsburghEnd of game, 2 plays, −4 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Pittsburgh 7, Iowa 3
Iowa Punt, 4 plays
14:511st & 10 at own 20Shonn Greene rush for 10 yards to the Iowa 30 for a 1ST down.
13:551st & 10 at own 30Shonn Greene rush for 3 yards to the Iowa 33.
13:352nd & 7 at own 33Shonn Greene rush for 3 yards to the Iowa 36.
13:003rd & 4 at own 36Jake Christensen pass incomplete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos.
12:514th & 4 at own 36Ryan Donahue punt for 44 yards, returned by Aaron Berry for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Pitt Aaron Berry at the Pitt 16.
Pittsburgh Fumble, 1 play
12:421st & 10 at own 16LeSean McCoy rush for 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Iowa Matt Kroul at the Pitt 19.
Iowa Field goal, 6 plays
12:251st & 10 at opp 19Shonn Greene rush for 4 yards to the Pitt 15.
11:562nd & 6 at opp 15Shonn Greene rush for 6 yards to the Pitt 9 for a 1ST down.
11:051st & goal at opp 9Shonn Greene rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 8.
10:332nd & goal at opp 8Jake Christensen pass incomplete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos.
10:293rd & goal at opp 8Jake Christensen pass incomplete to Andy Brodell.
10:254th & goal at opp 8Trent Mossbrucker 26 yard field goal GOOD.Iowa 3, Pittsburgh 0
10:25Daniel Murray kickoff for 65 yards returned by LaRod Stephens-Howling for 22 yards to the Pitt 27.
Pittsburgh Touchdown run, 10 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 27Bill Stull pass complete to LeSean McCoy for 5 yards to the Pitt 32.
9:302nd & 5 at own 32Bill Stull pass complete to Derek Kinder for 20 yards to the Iowa 48 for a 1ST down.
9:131st & 10 at opp 48Bill Stull pass incomplete to Derek Kinder.
9:002nd & 10 at opp 48LeSean McCoy rush for 9 yards to the Iowa 39.
8:053rd & 1 at opp 39Conredge Collins rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Iowa 40.
7:434th & 2 at opp 40Bill Stull pass complete to Conredge Collins for 6 yards to the Iowa 34 for a 1ST down.
7:171st & 10 at opp 34Bill Stull pass complete to T.J. Porter for 13 yards to the Iowa 21 for a 1ST down.
6:351st & 10 at opp 21LeSean McCoy rush for 4 yards to the Iowa 17.
6:142nd & 6 at opp 17Bill Stull pass incomplete to Nate Byham.
6:063rd & 6 at opp 17Greg Cross rush for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Pittsburgh 6, Iowa 3
6:06Conor Lee extra point GOOD.Pittsburgh 7, Iowa 3
6:06Luke Briggs kickoff for 70 yards returned by Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for 21 yards to the Iowa 21.
Iowa Punt, 8 plays
5:451st & 10 at own 21Jake Christensen pass complete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for 9 yards to the Iowa 30.
5:282nd & 1 at own 30Shonn Greene rush for 4 yards to the Iowa 34 for a 1ST down.
4:401st & 10 at own 34Jake Christensen rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Iowa Jake Christensen at the Iowa 37.
4:052nd & 7 at own 37Jake Christensen pass complete to Brandon Myers for 6 yards to the Iowa 43.
3:393rd & 1 at own 43Shonn Greene rush for 6 yards to the Iowa 49 for a 1ST down.
2:571st & 10 at own 49Jake Christensen sacked by Greg Williams for a loss of 2 yards to the Iowa 47.
2:002nd & 12 at own 47Paki O’Meara rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Iowa 44.
1:503rd & 15 at own 44Jake Christensen pass incomplete to Andy Brodell.
1:404th & 15 at own 44Ryan Donahue punt for 10 yards out-of-bounds.
Pittsburgh Touchdown run, 10 plays
1:251st & 10 at own 46LaRod Stephens-Howling rush for 5 yards to the Iowa 49.
0:572nd & 5 at opp 49Bill Stull pass incomplete to LaRod Stephens-Howling.
0:513rd & 5 at opp 49Bill Stull pass complete to Cedric McGee for 10 yards to the Iowa 39 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 39LaRod Stephens-Howling rush for 4 yards to the Iowa 35.
Q2 14:302nd & 6 at opp 35Conredge Collins rush for 5 yards to the Iowa 30.
Q2 14:003rd & 1 at opp 30LaRod Stephens-Howling rush for no gain to the Iowa 30.
Q2 14:004th & 1 at opp 30LaRod Stephens-Howling rush for 13 yards to the Iowa 30, Iowa penalty 9 yard personal foul on Brett Greenwood accepted for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:001st & goal at opp 8LaRod Stephens-Howling rush for 2 yards to the Iowa 6.
Q2 12:432nd & 0 at opp 6Timeout PITTSBURGH, clock 12:43.
Q2 12:392nd & goal at opp 6Bill Stull pass incomplete to Oderick Turner.
Q2 12:343rd & goal at opp 6Bill Stull rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Pittsburgh 13, Iowa 3
Q2 12:34Conor Lee extra point GOOD.Pittsburgh 14, Iowa 3
Q2 12:34Luke Briggs kickoff for 63 yards returned by Jewel Hampton for 25 yards to the Iowa 32.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Pittsburgh 14, Iowa 10
Iowa Punt, 3 plays
11:501st & 10 at own 32Richard Stanzi pass complete to Wade Leppert for 4 yards to the Iowa 36.
11:302nd & 6 at own 36Richard Stanzi pass complete to Wade Leppert for no gain to the Iowa 36.
11:003rd & 6 at own 36Richard Stanzi sacked by Austin Ransom for a loss of zero to the Iowa 36.
10:204th & 6 at own 36Ryan Donahue punt for 47 yards, returned by Aaron Berry for a loss of 1 yard to the Pitt 16.
Pittsburgh Punt, 3 plays
10:161st & 10 at own 16Bill Stull pass incomplete.
10:002nd & 10 at own 16LeSean McCoy rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Pitt 12.
9:203rd & 14 at own 12LeSean McCoy rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 13.
8:404th & 13 at own 13Dave Brytus punt for 45 yards, downed at the Iowa 42.
Iowa Touchdown run, 9 plays
8:201st & 10 at own 42Shonn Greene rush for 6 yards to the Iowa 48.
7:552nd & 4 at own 48Shonn Greene rush for 7 yards to the Pitt 45 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at opp 45Richard Stanzi pass complete to Andy Brodell for 6 yards to the Pitt 39.
6:432nd & 4 at opp 39Shonn Greene rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 38.
6:433rd & 3 at opp 38Pittsburgh penalty 2 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
6:001st & 10 at opp 36Richard Stanzi sacked by Greg Williams for a loss of 9 yards to the Pitt 45.
4:392nd & 19 at opp 45Shonn Greene rush for 32 yards to the Pitt 13 for a 1ST down.
4:391st & 10 at opp 13Timeout PITTSBURGH, clock 04:39.
4:251st & 10 at opp 13Shonn Greene rush for no gain to the Pitt 13.
3:452nd & 10 at opp 13Richard Stanzi pass complete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for 7 yards to the Pitt 6.
3:243rd & 3 at opp 6Shonn Greene rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Pittsburgh 14, Iowa 10
3:24Daniel Murray extra point GOOD.
3:24Daniel Murray kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Pittsburgh Punt, 3 plays
3:221st & 10 at own 20Bill Stull pass incomplete to Dorin Dickerson.
3:152nd & 10 at own 20LeSean McCoy rush for 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by Pitt LeSean McCoy at the Pitt 25.
2:503rd & 5 at own 25Bill Stull pass incomplete.
2:424th & 5 at own 25Dave Brytus punt for 47 yards out-of-bounds.
Iowa Missed FG, 5 plays
2:201st & 10 at own 28Richard Stanzi pass complete to Tony Moeaki for 48 yards to the Pitt 24 for a 1ST down.
1:501st & 10 at opp 24Richard Stanzi pass complete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for 6 yards to the Pitt 18.
1:292nd & 4 at opp 18Richard Stanzi pass incomplete to Shonn Greene.
1:253rd & 4 at opp 18Richard Stanzi pass incomplete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos.
1:214th & 4 at opp 18Daniel Murray 35 yard field goal MISSED.
Pittsburgh Punt, 3 plays
1:141st & 10 at own 20LaRod Stephens-Howling rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 21.
1:142nd & 9 at own 21Timeout IOWA, clock 01:14.
1:082nd & 9 at own 21LaRod Stephens-Howling rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Pitt 20.
1:083rd & 10 at own 20Timeout IOWA, clock 01:08.
1:033rd & 10 at own 20Bill Stull pass complete to Cedric McGee for 2 yards to the Pitt 22.
1:034th & 8 at own 22Timeout IOWA, clock 01:03.
0:544th & 8 at own 22Dave Brytus punt for 45 yards, returned by Andy Brodell for a loss of 1 yard to the Iowa 32.
Iowa Punt, 3 plays
0:501st & 10 at own 32Richard Stanzi pass incomplete.
0:352nd & 10 at own 32Richard Stanzi rush for 1 yard to the Iowa 33.
0:253rd & 9 at own 33Richard Stanzi pass complete to Brandon Myers for 8 yards to the Iowa 41.
0:174th & 1 at own 41Ryan Donahue punt for 59 yards for a touchback.
Pittsburgh End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 20Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Pitt 19.
Q3 15:00Daniel Murray kickoff for 66 yards returned by Aundre Wright for 25 yards to the Pitt 29.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Iowa 17, Pittsburgh 14
Pittsburgh Punt, 3 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 29LeSean McCoy rush for 2 yards to the Pitt 31.
14:102nd & 8 at own 31Bill Stull pass complete to LaRod Stephens-Howling for 6 yards to the Pitt 37.
13:433rd & 2 at own 37Bill Stull pass incomplete to Cedric McGee.
13:354th & 2 at own 37Dave Brytus punt for 39 yards, returned by Andy Brodell for 6 yards to the Iowa 30.
Iowa Punt, 4 plays
13:201st & 10 at own 30Jake Christensen pass complete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for 12 yards to the Iowa 42 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 42Shonn Greene rush for 5 yards to the Iowa 47.
12:252nd & 5 at own 47Shonn Greene rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Iowa 46.
11:303rd & 6 at own 46Jake Christensen rush for 5 yards to the Pitt 49.
11:304th & 1 at opp 49Iowa penalty 5 yard delay of game on Jake Christensen accepted.
10:434th & 6 at own 46Ryan Donahue punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Aaron Berry at the Pitt 17.
Pittsburgh Punt, 3 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 17LeSean McCoy rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 18.
9:502nd & 9 at own 18LeSean McCoy rush for 7 yards to the Pitt 25.
9:173rd & 2 at own 25Bill Stull pass incomplete to Oderick Turner.
9:064th & 2 at own 25Dave Brytus punt for 48 yards, downed at the Iowa 27.
Iowa Touchdown run, 8 plays
9:001st & 10 at own 27Shonn Greene rush for 13 yards to the Iowa 40 for a 1ST down.
8:351st & 10 at own 40Jake Christensen pass complete to Andy Brodell for 17 yards to the Pitt 43 for a 1ST down.
8:061st & 10 at opp 43Pittsburgh penalty 15 yard pass interference on Aaron Berry accepted, no play.
7:451st & 10 at opp 28Jewel Hampton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Pitt 29.
7:152nd & 11 at opp 29Shonn Greene rush for 9 yards to the Pitt 20.
6:373rd & 2 at opp 20Jake Christensen pass incomplete to Trey Stross.
6:324th & 2 at opp 20Shonn Greene rush for 3 yards to the Pitt 17 for a 1ST down.
5:591st & 10 at opp 17Shonn Greene rush for 15 yards to the Pitt 2 for a 1ST down.
5:331st & goal at opp 2Jake Christensen rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Iowa 17, Pittsburgh 14
5:33Trent Mossbrucker extra point GOOD.
5:33Daniel Murray kickoff for 70 yards returned by LaRod Stephens-Howling for 26 yards to the Pitt 26.
Pittsburgh Interception, 4 plays
5:051st & 10 at own 26Bill Stull pass complete to Dorin Dickerson for 18 yards to the Pitt 44 for a 1ST down.
4:401st & 10 at own 44LaRod Stephens-Howling rush for 2 yards to the Pitt 46.
4:162nd & 8 at own 46Bill Stull pass incomplete to Conredge Collins.
4:033rd & 8 at own 46Bill Stull pass intercepted by Amari Spievey at the Iowa 29, returned for 24 yards to the Pitt 47.
Iowa Punt, 3 plays
3:451st & 10 at opp 47Jake Christensen sacked by Scott McKillop for a loss of 7 yards to the Iowa 46.
3:182nd & 17 at own 46Jake Christensen pass incomplete to Tony Moeaki.
3:003rd & 17 at own 46Jake Christensen pass complete to Shonn Greene for 2 yards to the Iowa 48.
2:444th & 15 at own 48Ryan Donahue punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Aaron Berry at the Pitt 20.
Pittsburgh Touchdown run, 9 plays
2:301st & 10 at own 20LeSean McCoy rush for 8 yards to the Pitt 28.
2:072nd & 2 at own 28LeSean McCoy rush for 4 yards to the Pitt 32 for a 1ST down.
1:251st & 10 at own 32LeSean McCoy rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 33.
1:032nd & 9 at own 33Bill Stull pass complete to LeSean McCoy for 28 yards to the Iowa 39 for a 1ST down.
0:361st & 10 at opp 39Bill Stull pass incomplete to T.J. Porter.
0:002nd & 10 at opp 39Bill Stull pass complete to Derek Kinder for 8 yards to the Iowa 31.
Q4 14:453rd & 2 at opp 31LeSean McCoy rush for 1 yard to the Iowa 30.
Q4 14:004th & 1 at opp 30Bill Stull rush for 3 yards to the Iowa 27 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:371st & 10 at opp 27LeSean McCoy rush for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Pittsburgh 20, Iowa 17
Q4 13:37Conor Lee extra point GOOD.Pittsburgh 21, Iowa 17
Q4 13:37Luke Briggs kickoff for 62 yards returned by Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for 18 yards to the Iowa 26.
4th quarter8 drives, then Pittsburgh 21, Iowa 20
Iowa Field goal, 7 plays
13:281st & 10 at own 26Jake Christensen pass incomplete.
13:152nd & 10 at own 26Shonn Greene rush for 7 yards to the Iowa 33.
12:303rd & 3 at own 33Jake Christensen pass complete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for 40 yards to the Pitt 27 for a 1ST down.
12:121st & 10 at opp 27Trey Stross rush for 4 yards to the Pitt 23.
11:252nd & 6 at opp 23Shonn Greene rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 22.
11:033rd & 5 at opp 22Jake Christensen pass incomplete to Trey Stross.
10:584th & 5 at opp 22Trent Mossbrucker 39 yard field goal GOOD.Pittsburgh 21, Iowa 20
10:58Daniel Murray kickoff for 57 yards returned by LaRod Stephens-Howling for 23 yards to the Pitt 36.
Pittsburgh Punt, 3 plays
10:461st & 10 at own 36Bill Stull pass incomplete to Derek Kinder.
10:052nd & 10 at own 36Greg Cross sacked by Broderick Binns for a loss of 10 yards to the Pitt 26.
9:403rd & 20 at own 26Bill Stull pass complete to LaRod Stephens-Howling for 13 yards to the Pitt 39.
9:104th & 7 at own 39Dave Brytus punt for 40 yards, returned by Andy Brodell for 11 yards to the Iowa 32.
Iowa Punt, 5 plays
8:451st & 10 at own 32Jake Christensen pass complete to Wade Leppert for 7 yards to the Iowa 39.
8:252nd & 3 at own 39Shonn Greene rush for 6 yards to the Iowa 45 for a 1ST down.
7:581st & 10 at own 45Jake Christensen pass incomplete to Trey Stross.
7:302nd & 10 at own 45Jewel Hampton rush for 2 yards to the Iowa 47.
7:003rd & 8 at own 47Jake Christensen pass complete to Paki O’Meara for 6 yards to the Pitt 47.
6:324th & 2 at opp 47Ryan Donahue punt for 47 yards for a touchback.
Pittsburgh Punt, 4 plays
6:251st & 10 at own 20Aundre Wright rush for 14 yards to the Pitt 34 for a 1ST down.
5:501st & 10 at own 34LeSean McCoy rush for 3 yards to the Pitt 37.
5:002nd & 7 at own 37LeSean McCoy rush for 3 yards to the Pitt 40.
4:513rd & 4 at own 40Bill Stull pass incomplete, broken up by Christian Ballard.
4:424th & 4 at own 40Dave Brytus punt for 60 yards for a touchback.
Iowa Punt, 6 plays
4:201st & 10 at own 20Jake Christensen pass complete to Brandon Myers for 5 yards to the Iowa 25.
4:002nd & 5 at own 25Jake Christensen pass incomplete.
3:453rd & 5 at own 25Jake Christensen pass complete to Brandon Myers for 16 yards to the Iowa 41 for a 1ST down.
3:311st & 10 at own 41Jake Christensen pass incomplete, broken up by Mick Williams.
3:252nd & 10 at own 41Jake Christensen pass incomplete.
3:003rd & 10 at own 41Jake Christensen sacked by Mick Williams for a loss of 7 yards to the Iowa 34.
2:444th & 17 at own 34Ryan Donahue punt for 25 yards, downed at the Pitt 41.
Pittsburgh Punt, 3 plays
2:391st & 10 at own 41LeSean McCoy rush for 1 yard to the Pitt 42.
2:392nd & 9 at own 42Timeout IOWA, clock 02:39.
2:342nd & 9 at own 42LeSean McCoy rush for 2 yards to the Pitt 44.
2:343rd & 7 at own 44Timeout IOWA, clock 02:34.
2:283rd & 7 at own 44Bill Stull sacked for a loss of 2 yards to the Pitt 42.
2:284th & 9 at own 42Timeout IOWA, clock 02:28.
2:194th & 9 at own 42Dave Brytus punt for 57 yards, downed at the Iowa 1.
Iowa Fumble, 5 plays
2:131st & 10 at own 1Jake Christensen pass complete to Shonn Greene for 3 yards to the Iowa 4.
1:552nd & 7 at own 4Jake Christensen rush for 11 yards to the Iowa 15 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:401st & 10 at own 15Jake Christensen pass complete to Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for 1 yard to the Iowa 16.
1:052nd & 9 at own 16Jake Christensen sacked by Tony Tucker for a loss of 2 yards to the Iowa 14.
0:503rd & 11 at own 14Jake Christensen rush for 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by Pitt Greg Romeus at the Iowa 28.
Pittsburgh End of game, 2 plays
0:201st & 10 at opp 28Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Iowa 30.
0:002nd & 12 at opp 30Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Iowa 32.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Iowa leads 4–⁠3 in seven meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2015Iowa 27, Pittsburgh 24
2014Iowa 24, Pittsburgh 20
2011Iowa 31, Pittsburgh 27
2008Pittsburgh 21, Iowa 20
1952Pittsburgh 26, Iowa 14
1951Iowa 34, Pittsburgh 17

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