DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Pittsburgh defeated Florida State 34–31 in a nail-biter. Pittsburgh covered by 13.5; Game went Over by 8.5. The market closed at Florida State -10.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Florida State -7.8, an edge of 2.7 points toward Pittsburgh. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Florida State 5.0 points stronger on a neutral field.
Florida State's momentum was halted by a critical fumble at midfield in the fourth quarter, leading to a three-and-out and allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead. This turnover was a key factor in the loss.
Tommy Castellanos threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns, including a 58-yard strike to Micahi Danzy, showing the Seminoles' ability to generate explosive plays through the air.
Florida State ran for 170 yards, but the ground game couldn't overcome the turnover and defensive lapses, highlighting a need for better ball security and complementary play.
The defense allowed 321 passing yards and two touchdowns to Pittsburgh's true freshman quarterback, as well as 155 receiving yards to Desmond Reid, indicating vulnerabilities in coverage.
With the loss, Florida State falls to 0-3 in conference play, putting pressure on the team to turn things around in upcoming games, starting with a road trip to Stanford.
At kickoff, conditions at Doak Campbell Stadium were Partly cloudy, 77°F with winds of 10 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
77°F
| Measure | PittsburghAway | Florida StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 731 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 841 miles | 1,238 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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