ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Panthers Defeat Western Michigan 34-13
Israel Abanikanda ran for 133 yards as Pittsburgh handled Western Michigan by a score of 34-13 on Saturday at Waldo Stadium.
Pittsburgh was a favorite by -10.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 45.5.
Israel Abanikanda rushed for 133 yards, while Vincent Davis added 83 yards in the win. Jared Wayne and Gavin Bartholomew added 94 and 37 receiving yards respectively.
La'Darius Jefferson rushed for 35 yards for Western Michigan, while Mareyohn Hrabowski added 14 yards. Anthony Sambucci threw for 31 yards for the Broncos, while receivers Anthony Sambucci and A.J. Abbott had 44 and 31 yards respectively.
Western Michigan was outgained by Pittsburgh 417-180 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-10 by the Panthers.
Western Michigan lost the time of possession battle 38:36-21:24, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Pittsburgh heads into a 4 battle against Rhode Island. Western Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Jose State.