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Demon Deacons Down Pittsburgh 21-17 - Match Report
The Panthers came up short against the Demon Deacons in Week 8 action on Saturday, falling 21-17 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Demon Deacons were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 45.0.
Demond Claiborne rushed for 96 yards, while Justice Ellison added 60 yards in the win. Jahmal Banks and Ke'Shawn Williams added 59 and 46 receiving yards respectively.
C'Bo Flemister rushed for 105 yards for Pittsburgh, while Christian Veilleux added 6 yards. Christian Veilleux threw for 302 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Bub Means and Konata Mumpfield had 109 and 68 yards respectively.
Wake Forest was outgained by Pittsburgh 414-323 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-18 by the Panthers.
Pittsburgh led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:26-26:34 split in that important category.
Wake Forest heads into a Week 9 battle against Florida State. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Notre Dame.