Pitt-Georgia Tech Game Day Notes
We’re excited to have The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Mitchell Northam filling in on the road today in Atlanta. Be sure to follow him on twitter @primetimeMitch and check back here throughout the day for news and coverage of Pitt’s ACC opener vs. Georgia Tech.
Pitt loses 35-17 to Georgia Tech. Here’s the recap from Mitchell Northam. Narduzzi’s post game press conference can be seen below. We’ll have more from Atlanta plus Mike’s thoughts on the team coming up later tonight.
(HALFTIME UPDATE)-
Pitt offensive leaders:
- Ben DiNucci 7/14 – 83 yards – 1 TD
- Jordan Whitehead 1 att – 30 yards
- Qadree Ollison 1 rec – 28 yards
- Rafael Araujo-Lopes – 22 yards
Pitt defensive leaders:
- Damar Hamlin – 7 tackles
- Jordan Whitehead – 7 tackles
- Saleem Brightwell – 6 tackles
Team stats:
| UP | GT | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 6 | 17 |
| Rushing | 2 | 14 |
| Passing | 4 | 1 |
| Penalty | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 1 | 4 |
| 4th Down Conv | 0 | 1 |
| Punts / AVG | 3/53.0 | 1/39.0 |
| Return Yards | ||
| Punts Returns / YDS | 1/80 | 0/0 |
| Kickoffs Returns / YDS | 4/78 | 1/26 |
| Penalties / Yards | 2/21 | 1/5 |
| UP | GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Pos. | 10:12 | 19:48 |
| Total Net Yards | 135 | 277 |
| Total Plays | 24 | 45 |
| Average Gain | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Net Yards Rushing | 52 | 257 |
| Rushes / Avg | 9/5.8 | 39/6.6 |
| Net Yards Passing | 83 | 20 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7/15 | 3/6 |
| Yards Per Pass | 5.8 | 3.3 |
| Fumbles / Lost | 0/0 | 3/2 |
| Interceptions / Yds | 0/0 | 0/0 |
good, just by a little. Halftime: Pitt trails Georgia Tech, 21-17.
— Mitchell Northam (@primetimeMitch) September 23, 2017
THAT WAS FUN!
Listen to legendary @Pitt_FB announcer Bill Hillgrove call @DreeHenderson 's punt return TD: https://t.co/A67AHDgTu3 #H2P
— PittIMGSportsNetwork (@PittIMGSports) September 23, 2017
UPDATE (11:49 AM)-
All with the starting offense in Pitt warmups at GT: Ben DiNucci, George Aston, Moss/Ollison, Brandon Hodges (RG), Alex Bookser (RT).
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) September 23, 2017
The Panthers warmup before their game versus Georgia Tech. — MITCHELL NORTHAM
The Panthers pregame. — MITCHELL NORTHAM
UPDATE (11:40 AM)-
According to Mitchell Northam, Damar Hamlin is dressed, wearing a helmet and participating in warmups. Paris Ford is not on the field for warmups.
UPDATE (11:38 AM)-
Kam Carter is out because of an illness. Missed too many practice reps this week to make the trip
— Lance Lysowski (@LLysowski) September 23, 2017
UPDATE (11:13 AM)-
still no word on who the starting QB for Pitt will be today. DiNucci relieved Browne last week. DiNucci has led Pitt to 3 TD's in last 2 gms
— Mitchell Northam (@primetimeMitch) September 23, 2017
UPDATE (10:40 AM)-
Pitt's travel roster for Georgia Tech. Most relevant absence is backup DT Kam Carter. No word as to why for now. pic.twitter.com/Y9Z6nImAzp
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) September 23, 2017
UPDATE (9:31 AM)-
Let's debut a new uni combo ????????#H2P #TAKEIT #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/QCZYhHbaaI
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 23, 2017
UPDATE (8:49 AM)-
Heading to Bobby Dodd Stadium this morning. I'm subbing in for @PghSportsNow, covering Pitt vs. Georgia Tech. Follow along y'all.
— Mitchell Northam (@primetimeMitch) September 23, 2017
