Pitt hasn’t been perfect, but its 3-0 with two wonderful close wins over Cincinnati and West Virginia in back-to-back thrillers.
It gets a week off against Youngstown State, and then a week off, and then the ACC season kicks in full force with a trip to North Carolina.
Youngstown State hasn’t been bad – the two losses were close – but they’ll need something stronger offensively to keep up. However, Pitt can’t take this too lightly after the two ultra-intense games.
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Pitt vs Youngstown State How to Watch
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
How to Watch: ESPN+
Pitt (3-0), Youngstown State (1-2)
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Why Youngstown State Will Win
The offense hasn’t been all that great, but it’s moving the chains.
It’s third in the FCS connecting on 57% of its chances, and it starts with one of the lower level’s best running games. The offense can score, it should be able to rip off enough good drives to hang around for a bit, and …
Why Pitt Will Win
The Pitt pass rush hasn’t been up to its normal snuff, but it’s doing a good job on third downs and it’s holding up against the run, allowing less than 100 yards per game.
Youngstown State doesn’t have a shot if it doesn’t control the clock and dominate the time of possession battle – it leads the FCS keeping the ball for over 37 minutes per game. Pitt should be able to keep the offense on the field a little more than normal and…
Pitt vs Youngstown State: Who Will Win
The time of possession battle shouldn’t matter.
The Penguins will run and control the clock for a bit, but Pitt will be too consistent offensively.
The offensive line that has yet to allow a sack this year will give the backfield time to work, and Youngstown State won’t keep pace.
Pitt vs Youngstown State Prediction, Betting Lines
Pitt 38, Youngstown State 13
Line: Pitt -25.5, o/u: 62.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Pitt vs Youngstown State Must See Rating: 1.5
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