Pittsburgh Panthers at East Carolina Pirates: December 27, 2025
The East Carolina Pirates beat the Pittsburgh Panthers 23-17 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on December 27, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Mason Heintschel (Pittsburgh Panthers, 256); Chaston Ditta (East Carolina Pirates, 177). Most rushing yards: Ja'Kyrian Turner (Pittsburgh Panthers, 93); TJ Engleman Jr. (East Carolina Pirates, 24). Most receiving yards: Bryce Yates (Pittsburgh Panthers, 12).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| East Carolina Pirates | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 23 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | PITT | ECU |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 256 | 177 |
| Rushing yards | 120 | 72 |
| Rushing attempts | 41 | 43 |
| Completions | 25 | 8 |
| Pass attempts | 40 | 18 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | 4 | 6 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Pittsburgh Panthers 256, East Carolina Pirates 177.
- Rushing yards: Pittsburgh Panthers 120, East Carolina Pirates 72.
- The East Carolina Pirates' biggest edge came in the 3rd quarter (14-7).
Player lines
- Bryce Yates (PITT WR): 2 REC, 12 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Censere Lee (PITT WR): 1 REC, 6 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Ja'Kyrian Turner (PITT RB): 16 CAR, 93 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 2 REC, 8 REC YDS
- Justin Cook (PITT RB): 8 CAR, 28 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 6 REC, 30 REC YDS
- Kenny Johnson (PITT WR): 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Mason Heintschel (PITT QB): 25 CMP, 40 ATT, 256 PASS YDS, 1 PASS TD, 1 INT, 11 CAR, -9 RUSH YDS
- Chaston Ditta (ECU QB): 8 CMP, 17 ATT, 177 PASS YDS, 2 PASS TD, 0 INT, 10 CAR, -17 RUSH YDS
- TJ Engleman Jr. (ECU RB): 6 CAR, 24 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
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Head-to-head
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