Western Michigan vs. Pittsburgh updates: Live NCAA Football game scores, results for Saturday

Live scores, highlights and updates from the Western Michigan vs. Pittsburgh football game

The Western Michigan Broncos are staring down a pretty large ten-point disadvantage in the spread for Saturday's matchup. They will look to defend their home turf on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Panthers at 7:30 p.m. ET. If the contest is anything like the Broncos' 44-41 win from their previous meeting in September of last year, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.

WMU was able to grind out a solid victory over the Ball State Cardinals last week, winning 37-30. WMU's RB La'Darius Jefferson looked sharp as he punched in three rushing touchdowns. Jefferson's performance made up for a slower game against the Michigan State Spartans two weeks ago.

Meanwhile, Pitt fought the good fight in their overtime game against the Tennessee Volunteers last week but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 34-27. A silver lining for Pitt was the play of RB Israel Abanikanda, who rushed for one TD and 154 yards on 25 carries. That touchdown -- a 76-yard rush in the first quarter -- was one of the highlights of the contest.

Western Michigan's victory lifted them to 1-1 while Pittsburgh's defeat dropped them down to 1-1. We'll see if WMU's success rolls on or if the Panthers are able to steal their positive momentum.

[Sep 17, 2022 at 11:22 pm ET · @Pitt_FB via Twitter]

Another 💯 for @IAbanikanda

31 carries, 133 yards, 1 TD #H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/qTWZDopB3B

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 11:01 pm ET · @PittPanthers247 via Twitter]

🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🏈

— Panther247 (@PittPanthers247) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 11:00 pm ET · @PittPanthers247 via Twitter]

Israel Abanikanda helps Pitt grind out a 34-13 win over Western Michigan https://t.co/aLIdMqNmTC via @247sports @MikePanther247 @EdOBrienCFB

— Panther247 (@PittPanthers247) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:58 pm ET · @PittPanthers247 via Twitter]

FINAL: Pitt wins 34-13 over Western Michigan@EdOBrienCFB @MikePanther247 via @24liveblog https://t.co/0muhq903DM pic.twitter.com/gbqsFjJ063

— Panther247 (@PittPanthers247) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:55 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Final from Waldo pic.twitter.com/TcOyIxeFmI

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:55 pm ET · @Pitt_FB via Twitter]

TEAM WIN ✅
#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/YRmXYcM78N

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:50 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Western Michigan starts its drive at its own 25

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:50 pm ET · @PittPanthers247 via Twitter]

Pitt fullback Daniel Carter scores from the 3-yard line , extra point good. Pitt leads 34-13 with 3:03 left in the game. @EdOBrienCFB @MikePanther247 via @24liveblog https://t.co/0muhq903DM

— Panther247 (@PittPanthers247) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:49 pm ET · @Pitt_FB via Twitter]

T O U C H D O W N ‼️@KING__CARTER5 🙌 Pitt 34, WMU 13

Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 4:14
#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/hXB5eniavw

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:49 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Touchdown Pitt. 34-13

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:45 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Timeout Broncos with 3:07 remaining

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:40 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

The Panthers move into Bronco territory

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:36 pm ET · @Pitt_FB via Twitter]

First TD pass for @NateYarnell 🎯

First Pitt TD for @konata_b 🙌

📺 @ESPNU
#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/SXv7yg2s5T

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:36 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

The Broncos are forced to punt and Pitt takes over at its own 33.

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:34 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

The kickoff goes for a touchback and WMU starts the drive from the 25

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:31 pm ET · @PittPanthers247 via Twitter]

Nate Yarnell finds Konata Mumpfield for a 6-yard touchdown pass. Extra-point by Ben Sauls is good. PItt now leads 27-13. @MikePanther247 @EdOBrienCFB via @24liveblog https://t.co/0muhq903DM

— Panther247 (@PittPanthers247) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:30 pm ET · @Pitt_FB via Twitter]

T O U C H D O W N ‼️@NateYarnell to @Konata_b 🙌

Pitt 27, WMU 13 » 4Q, 8:16

Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 7:07
#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/TQCYQmHhvj

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:29 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Touchdown Pittsburgh. The Panthers extend the margin to 27-13 with 8:16 to play.

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:28 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Pitt has moved down inside the 10. 1st and goal

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:27 pm ET · @PittPanthers247 via Twitter]

Israel Abanikanda has carried the football 28 times for 98 yards and one touchdown tonight. @EdOBrienCFB via @24liveblog https://t.co/0muhq903DM

— Panther247 (@PittPanthers247) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:25 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

The Panthers convert. 1st and 10 at the Bronco 41

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:25 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Pitt facing a 3rd and 2 at the WMU 44

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:19 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Headed to the fourth at Waldo

Broncos 13
Pitt 20#BroncosReign | #LetsRide pic.twitter.com/gRTJf434Nm

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:14 pm ET · @Pitt_FB via Twitter]

15 minutes left on @ESPNU #H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/fdJRGY1wdw

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:12 pm ET · @PittPanthers247 via Twitter]

AJ Abbott catches a 31-yard touchdown pass from Anthony Sambucci (he replaced Salopek). Extra point is good. WMU cuts the Pitt lead to 20-13 with 23 seco... via @24liveblog https://t.co/0muhq903DM

— Panther247 (@PittPanthers247) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:11 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

TOUCHDOWN BRONCOS!!! WMU goes into its bag of tricks and Sambucci finds A.J. Abbott in the end zone for the touchdown!#BroncosReign | #LetsRide

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:11 pm ET · @Pitt_FB via Twitter]

Speed from @IAbanikanda 💨

Power by the Pitt offensive line 💪

📺 @ESPNU
#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/eeXa8GZgGe

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:10 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

Salopek goes deep and hits Anthony Sambucci for 44 yards to the Pitt 31!

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:09 pm ET · @WMU_Football via Twitter]

WMU starts the drive at its own 25

— Western Michigan Football (@WMU_Football) September 18, 2022

[Sep 17, 2022 at 10:09 pm ET · @PittPanthers247 via Twitter]

Israel Abanikanda scores on a four-yard touchdown run. extra point is good. Pitt now leads 20-6. 1:30 left in the third quarter.7 plans, 80 yards, 4:09 @... via @24liveblog https://t.co/0muhq903DM pic.twitter.com/vldqp5UZgu

— Panther247 (@PittPanthers247) September 18, 2022