Pittsburgh at Syracuse - 2002 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, October 5th 2002 (12:00 PM EDT)
Pittsburgh 48 - Syracuse: 24  (Big East)

 
Panthers (9 - 2) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 27 - 16 (29 - 18 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Game in Dome
PITT is playing their 7th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: PITT: 28 - SYR: 27 (55)
PITT Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
PITT Travel: 268 miles
Orange (4 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 31 - 33 (41 - 30 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Pittsburgh's 2002 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 8/31 Pittsburgh vs Ohio-23.5
Sat 9/7 Pittsburgh vs Texas A&M-23.5
Sat 9/14 Pittsburgh at UAB+2.5
Sat 9/21 Pittsburgh vs Rutgers-23.5
Sat 9/28 Pittsburgh vs Toledo-23.5
Sat 10/5 Pittsburgh at Syracuse+2.5
Sat 10/12 Pittsburgh at Notre Dame+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/26 Pittsburgh vs Boston College-23.5
Sat 11/2 Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech+2.5
Sat 11/9 Pittsburgh vs Temple-23.5
Thu 12/26 Pittsburgh at Oregon State+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Pittsburgh's Schedule
Syracuse's 2002 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Thu 8/29 Syracuse at BYU+2.5
Sat 9/7 Syracuse vs North Carolina-23.5
Sat 9/14 Syracuse vs Rhode Island-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/28 Syracuse at Auburn+2.5
Sat 10/5 Syracuse vs Pittsburgh-23.5
Sat 10/12 Syracuse at Temple+2.5
Sat 10/19 Syracuse at West Virginia+2.5
Sat 10/26 Syracuse vs Rutgers-23.5
Sat 11/2 Syracuse at UCF+2.5
Sat 11/9 Syracuse vs Virginia Tech-23.5
Sat 11/16 Syracuse at Boston College+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Syracuse's Schedule
Important Stats (2002)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
PITT0%26.60%000%000%16.40%0%0000
SYR0%30.90%000%000%32.50%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
PITT#91 (.15)42% (85)45% (56)3.1 (53)11939% (97)2564.11 (49)#35 (.12)38% (25)38% (20)38% (38)3.68 (57)58.21.31.2
SYR#28 (.25)48% (14)45% (57)2.88 (98)8750% (5)3354.23 (38)#107 (.23)43% (91)42% (58)45% (114)4.29 (112)55.31.21.1



Overall Stats 2002
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
PITT Offense1126.629.20%00000000%0%0%0%0%
SYR Defense1132.530.20%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
PITT Defense1116.418.40%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
SYR Offense1130.940.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2002
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Pittsburgh110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Syracuse110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2002)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
PITT Offense110%0%000000%0%0
SYR Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
PITT Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
SYR Offense110%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2002)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
PITT Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0
SYR Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
PITT Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
SYR Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0

Pittsburgh's Power Ratings
Pittsburgh's Power Rating: NR
Pittsburgh's Offense Rating: NR
Pittsburgh's Defense Rating: NR
2002 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Pittsburgh's 2002 Expected Record: -
Pittsburgh's 2002 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh:    Syracuse: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh:    Syracuse:




Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Syracuse's Offense Rating: NR
Syracuse's Defense Rating: NR
2002 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Syracuse's 2002 Expected Record: -
Syracuse's 2002 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Pittsburgh Scoring
Offense: 26.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.2
Defense: 16.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 18.4

Pittsburgh's 2002 Record
Record: 9 - 2
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 11
Record on Road: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Pittsburgh 28
Syracuse 27

Total Points: 55

Based on Last 4 Games
Syracuse 28
Pittsburgh 26

Total Points: 54

Based on Entire Season
Pittsburgh 30
Syracuse 27

Total Points: 57
Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 30.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 40.8
Defense: 32.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 30.2

Syracuse's 2002 Record
Record: 4 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 11
Record at home: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/18Syracuse13Pittsburgh30Pittsburgh -9.5Pittsburgh54.5Under
202410/24Pittsburgh41Syracuse13Pittsburgh -5.0Pittsburgh62.5Under
202311/11Syracuse28Pittsburgh13Pittsburgh -4.5Syracuse37.5Over
202211/05Pittsburgh19Syracuse9Pittsburgh -3.5Pittsburgh47.5Under
202111/27Syracuse14Pittsburgh31Pittsburgh -12Pittsburgh58.5Under
202009/19Pittsburgh21Syracuse10Pittsburgh -21.5Syracuse46.5Under
201910/18Syracuse20Pittsburgh27Pittsburgh -3.5Pittsburgh52.5Under
201810/06Pittsburgh44Syracuse37Syracuse -3.5Pittsburgh58.0Over
201710/07Syracuse27Pittsburgh24Syracuse -3Push63.0Under
201611/26Pittsburgh76Syracuse61Pittsburgh -23.5Syracuse65.5Over
201510/24Syracuse20Pittsburgh23Pittsburgh -6.5Syracuse49.0Under
201411/22Pittsburgh30Syracuse7Pittsburgh -8Pittsburgh0
201311/23Syracuse16Pittsburgh17Pittsburgh -1.5Syracuse0
201210/05Syracuse14Pittsburgh13
201112/03Pittsburgh33Syracuse20
201010/16Syracuse14Pittsburgh45
200911/07Pittsburgh37Syracuse10
200809/27Syracuse24Pittsburgh34
200711/03Pittsburgh20Syracuse17
200610/07Syracuse11Pittsburgh21
200510/22Pittsburgh34Syracuse17
200411/06Syracuse38Pittsburgh31
200310/25Pittsburgh34Syracuse14
200210/05Syracuse24Pittsburgh48
200110/13Pittsburgh10Syracuse42
200010/06Syracuse24Pittsburgh17
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Syracuse653 Overs
Pittsburgh2078 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams16 - 107 - 53 - 24 - 3
Road Teams10 - 165 - 73 - 42 - 3

(#) PITT at (#) SYR
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatPITTSYR
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Pittsburgh on Offense
CategoryCat
PITT OffSYR Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Pittsburgh Run Game
CategoryCat
PITT OffSYR Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Pittsburgh Pass Game
CategoryCat
PITT OffSYR Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Syracuse on Offense
CategoryCatSYR OffPITT Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Syracuse Run Game
CategoryCat
SYR OffPITT Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Syracuse Pass Game
CategoryCatSYR OffPITT Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
SYR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'02 Profile: Remains Poor G5

PITT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'02 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Carrier Dome
Conditions:
Temp: 64° - Wind: 13 mph
Rematch from Week 7
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Pittsburgh won at Syracuse this year (48-24)

Previous Matchups
Pittsburgh beat Syracuse last year (41-13)
Syracuse beat Pittsburgh in 2023 (28-13)
Pittsburgh beat Syracuse in 2022 (19-9)

  
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