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Sat, Sep 5 · CW | The CW Network
FINAL| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-OH | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| PITT | 21 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 59 |
Updated Sep 8, 3:29 AM EDT
| M-OH | Statistic | PITT |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | Total yards | 646 |
| 261 | Net passing yards | 480 |
| 28 | Rushing yards | 166 |
| 14 | First downs | 33 |
| 3-13 | Third downs | 7-10 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 26:04 | Possession | 33:56 |
| 9-78 | Penalties | 5-38 |
| M-OH | Statistic | PITT |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Fourth downs | 0-1 |
| 19-37 | Passing | 34-44 |
| 7.1 | Yards per pass | 10.9 |
| 21 | Rushing attempts | 31 |
| 1.3 | Yards per rush | 5.4 |
| 0 | Fumbles Lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 3 | Passes Deflected | 2 |
| 2 | Qb Hurries | 7 |
| 1 | Sacks | 2 |
| 43 | Tackles | 31 |
| 0 | Defensive TDs | 0 |
| 2 | Tackles For Loss | 3 |
| 2 | Kicking Points | 11 |
| 3 | Kick Returns |
Final
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David McComb | 16/33 | 240 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Heavner | 3/4 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
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Miami (OH) visits Pittsburgh on Sept. 5, giving the Panthers an immediate test of their offensive continuity and the RedHawks an early measure of a substantially rebuilt unit. Pitt enters with Mason Heintschel established as QB1 after he threw 16 touchdown passes and led the Panthers to six wins in his eight starts as a true freshman. Miami has five quarterbacks listed, including Thomas Gotkowski, who contributed as both a passer and runner last season, but the opening-day starter and snap order remain unresolved.
The decisive confrontation should come between Pittsburgh’s offensive line and Miami’s front seven. Ryan Carretta worked at center in spring, Ryan Baer and BJ Williams provide veteran continuity, and transfers Netinho Olivieri and Keylen Davis bring all-conference experience. That group must create a credible rushing complement to Heintschel after Pat Narduzzi said the run game still needed improvement. Pitt also lists Ja’Kyrian Turner, who rushed for 747 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025. Miami counters with Malcolm Mccain, whose 2025 line included 66 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss, while Cincinnati transfer Mikah Coleman adds another edge option. If Mccain and the RedHawks can disrupt early downs, Pitt’s preferred tempo becomes harder to sustain.
| 2 |
| 0 | Kick Return TDs | 0 |
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| 107 | Kick Return Yards | 55 |
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| 1 | Passing TDs | 7 |
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| 1 | Punt Returns | 2 |
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| 0 | Punt Return TDs | 0 |
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| -2 | Punt Return Yards | 15 |
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| 1 | Rushing TDs | 1 |
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| — | Total Fumbles | 1 |
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| — | Fumbles Recovered | 0 |
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| — | Passes Intercepted | 1 |
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| — | Interception TDs | 0 |
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| — | Interception Yards | 0 |
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Pittsburgh controls the game by keeping Heintschel in rhythm, using efficient decisions to move the chains and making Miami honor the run rather than sitting on the pass. Miami needs the opposite script: manageable quarterback situations, touches for Keith Reynolds as a runner and receiver, and enough sustained drives to keep Pitt’s pressure packages from dictating the afternoon. On defense, Pittsburgh can rotate Jimmy Scott, Isaiah Neal, Sean FitzSimmons, Nick James and transfer Jeremiah Warren up front, with Braylan Lovelace behind them. Miami’s best answer is patience—avoid obvious passing downs and force Pittsburgh’s rebuilt cornerback group to tackle consistently.
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