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Pitt football score update
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The gist
Pitt led UCF 12-0 at halftime of their Sep 12, 2026 game at Acrisure Stadium.
The Panthers' second game of 2026 matters for their early-season standing.
Background
Pitt opened its 2026 season on September 5 with a 59-14 win over Miami (OH), a game in which quarterback Mason Heintschel threw 7 touchdowns. The Panthers' second game, against UCF at Acrisure Stadium on September 12, was the fourth meeting ever between the two programs. Pitt Athletics said the game was restarted/resumed at 4:35 p.m. and that the team took a 12-0 lead into halftime.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Pitt defeated Miami (OH) 59-14 in its season opener; Mason Heintschel threw 7 touchdowns.
- Sep 12, 2026Pitt hosted UCF at Acrisure Stadium in the teams' fourth meeting; Pitt Athletics said play would resume at 4:35 p.m.
- Sep 12, 2026Antonio Chadha kicked a 28-yard field goal at 0:04 of the first quarter, giving Pitt a 3-0 lead at the end of the period.
- Sep 12, 2026In the second quarter at 7:24, UCF's Barnett was flagged for intentional grounding in the end zone, giving Braylan Lovelace a sack and Pitt a safety and a 5-0 lead.
- Sep 12, 2026At 0:35 of the second quarter, Damon Ferguson scored on a 13-yard run, capping three straight runs for 21 yards.
- Sep 12, 2026Pitt Athletics reported Pitt took a 12-0 lead into halftime; Heintschel was 13-for-22 for 160 yards and Lovelace led the defense with 4 tackles and a sack.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Pitt Athletics' live update stated the Panthers took a 12-0 lead into halftime against UCF.