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Minutemen Fall 51-7 Against Pittsburgh - Game Recap
Massachusetts couldn't hang with the Panthers on Saturday as Pittsburgh blasted the Minutemen 51-7 in Week 1 action at Heinz Field.
Pittsburgh was the ATS victor, as they covered the -38.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 56.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Rodney Hammond Jr. rushed for 44 yards, while Kenny Pickett added 39 yards in the win. Lucas Krull and Jared Wayne added 58 and 55 receiving yards respectively.
Kay'Ron Adams rushed for 32 yards for Massachusetts, while Garrett Dzuro added 7 yards. Tyler Lytle threw for 167 yards for the Minutemen, while receivers Jermaine Johnson, Jr. and Taylor Edwards had 52 and 32 yards respectively.
Pittsburgh outgained Massachusetts 597-209 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 35-11 by the Panthers.
Pittsburgh led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:48-27:41 split in that important category.
Next game, Pittsburgh takes its act on the road to face Tennessee looking for another win. For Massachusetts, they head home to face Boston College.