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Panthers Down Louisville 38-21 - Match Report
Pittsburgh earned a 38-21 victory over Louisville on Saturday in Week 7 action at Acrisure Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Panthers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 45.0.
Rodney Hammond Jr. rushed for 50 yards, while C'Bo Flemister added 27 yards in the win. Bub Means and Kenny Johnson added 71 and 49 receiving yards respectively.
Maurice Turner rushed for 81 yards for Louisville, while Isaac Guerendo added 38 yards. Jack Plummer threw for 350 yards for the Cardinals, while receivers Jamari Thrash and Jimmy Calloway had 120 and 90 yards respectively.
Pittsburgh lost the offensive yardage battle to Louisville 444-288 yards in Saturday's game. Louisville had more first downs as that total ended up 28-13.
The time of possession battle favored Louisville as their offense was on the field for 27:17, longer than the 24:12 of their opponents.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Wake Forest. Louisville will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Duke.