GameAbove Sports Bowl: Pitt vs. Toledo live score, updates, highlights from Ford Field
The Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5) take on the Toledo Rockets (7-5) without their starting quarterback and top wide receiver in the GameAbove Sports Bowl.
GameAbove Sports Bowl Recap: Toledo Rockets vs. Pitt Panthers
Overtime Extravaganza
The GameAbove Sports Bowl turned into a nail-biting overtime affair, with Toledo ultimately emerging victorious in the sixth overtime, marking the longest bowl game in college football history.Toledo's Tucker Gleason connected with Junior Vandeross III for the game-winning completion, while Julian Dugger scored the Panthers' final touchdown of the day.
Key Moments:
* Toledo's Explosive Start: Jacquez Stuart's 31-yard run set the tone for the Rockets, who grabbed an early 6-0 lead after Anthony Torres' touchdown reception. * Pitt's Response: Desmond Reid answered with a 3-yard rushing touchdown to give the Panthers a 9-6 advantage in the second quarter. * Wild Turnovers: Braden Awls' intercepted pass and returned it for a touchdown, while Pitt's Kyle Louis blocked a PAT attempt and returned it for two points. * Pitt's Two-Touchdown Comeback: Julian Dugger's passing and rushing touchdowns leveled the score at 20-20 in the third quarter. * Toledo's Resilience: Tucker Gleason and Junior Vandeross III connected for a 67-yard touchdown, giving the Rockets a 20-12 lead. * Ben Sauls' Precision: Pitt's kicker made field goals from 57 and 37 yards, giving the Panthers brief leads."It was a wild game," said Toledo coach Jason Candle, "but our guys fought hard and never gave up."