The Grambling Tigers lost to the University of Pittsburgh 34-10.The Tigers were down early after a touchdown run by LeSean McCoy with 8:18 remaining in the 1st quarter. Grambling got the ball back but had a punt blocked which set up McCoy’s second touchdown making the score 14-0.
After McCoy scored his third touchdown, Grambling was able to get on the score board when Brandon Landers connected with Clyde Edwards for a touchdown with 1:15 left in the first quarter making the score 21-7.
After the defense forced a fumble, the Tigers were able to add a field goal and cut into the deficient making the score 21-10. Pitt would score before the half on a touchdown pass from Kevan Smith to Nate Byham which made the score 31-10.
Pitt would add a field goal in the second half and capture the victory 34-10. The Tigers will have two weeks before their next game against Alabama A&M at home on Sept 22.