Pitt dominates Youngstown State in homecoming game, defeating the Penguins 73-17 at Acrisure Stadium

Pitt running back Derrick Davis Jr. breaks through the line on a run against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt defensive lineman Nahki Johnson, #4, pressures Youngstown State quarterback Bryce Schondelmyer, #12, during a game at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis, #9, celebrates a turnover against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt running back Daniel Carter, #4, breaks away from Youngstown State defensive back Makai Shahid, #6, for a touchdown during Saturday’s game at Acrisure Stadium on September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17. Carter earned 3 touchdowns on the day.
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Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein, #10, rushes against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein, #10, celebrates a touchdown with teammates against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt cornerback Tamarion Crumpley, #18, celebrates an interception return for a touchdown against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown 73-17.
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Pitt cornerback Tamarion Crumpley, #18, and the defense celebrate Crumpley’s interception return for a touchdown against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown 73-17.
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Pitt running back Che Nwabuko, #21, breaks free for a long touchdown against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt running freshman running back Che Nwabuko, #21, celebrates with teammates after a long touchdown in the second half against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein, #10, scrambles for a touchdown against Youngstown State’s Isaiah Crozier, #0, at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein, #10, scrambles for a touchdown against Youngstown State’s Isaiah Crozier, #0, at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pitt topped Youngstown State 73-17.
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Pitt Fans huddle under an umbrella during a tailgate before the Pitt Youngstown State game.(Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pitt fans Matt Hail, Irwin left and Zasa McGrew, Dravosburg sit in a pickup as they wait out a brief rain storm to tailgate before the Pitt Youngstown State game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pitt wide receiver Censere Lee, #11, breaks free from Youngstown State cornerback Isaiah Hackett, #2, for an 81-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
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Pitt wide receiver Censere Lee, #11, breaks free from Youngstown State cornerback Isaiah Hackett, #2, for an 82-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
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Pitt wide receiver Censere Lee, #11, hauls in a catch against Youngstown State cornerback Isaiah Hackett, #2, for an 82-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, September 21, 2024.
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Pitt wide receiver Censere Lee, #11, hauls in a catch against Youngstown State cornerback Isaiah Hackett, #2, for an 82-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, September 21, 2024.
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Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein, #10, breaks into open field on a first-quarter rush against Youngstown State cornerback Jaylen Castleberry, #3, at Acrisure Stadium Saturday, September 21, 2024.
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Pitt running back Daniel Carter 4 and tight end Gavin Bartholomew 86 celebrate the first of Carter’s two first-half touchdowns against Youngstown St on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Front left to right Gavin Gregg, freshman, and juniors Kalinda Wagner and Leanne De Silva, all members of the Pitt marching band dance during a performance of an Offspring song outside of Acrisure Stadium before the Pitt Youngstown State Game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)