Syracuse Orange at Pittsburgh Panthers
Thursday, October 24th 2024 (7:30 PM EDT)
Pittsburgh -5.0 (62.5) (-220) Open: -5.0 | 61.0
Pittsburgh 41 - Syracuse: 13 (ACC)
Orange (10 - 3) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Fran Brown (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 34 - 29 (29 - 32 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 3) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Fran Brown (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 34 - 29 (29 - 32 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 3) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
SYR coming off BYE
PITT coming off BYE
Our Line: Syracuse -1 (SP+ SYR -0.5)
Projected Score: SYR: 31 - PITT: 30 (62)
PITT Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
SYR Travel: 268 miles
PITT coming off BYE
Our Line: Syracuse -1 (SP+ SYR -0.5)
Projected Score: SYR: 31 - PITT: 30 (62)
PITT Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
SYR Travel: 268 miles
Panthers (7 - 6) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Pat Narduzzi (65 - 50)
Avg Score : 33 - 28 (38 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Coach Pat Narduzzi (65 - 50)
Avg Score : 33 - 28 (38 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
| Syracuse's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Syracuse vs Ohio | -17.5 | 47.5 | W 38 - 22 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Syracuse vs Georgia Tech | +2.5 | 60.5 | W 31 - 28 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 9/20 | Syracuse vs Stanford | -9.5 | 56.5 | L 24 - 26 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Syracuse vs Holy Cross | -31.5 | 59.5 | W 42 - 14 | U | N | |
| Fri 10/4 | Syracuse at UNLV | +5.5 | 55.5 | W 44 - 41 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Syracuse at NC State | -1.0 | 51.5 | W 24 - 17 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/24 | Syracuse at Pittsburgh | +5.0 | 62.5 | L 13 - 41 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Syracuse vs Virginia Tech | +3.5 | 54.0 | W 38 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Syracuse at Boston College | +5.5 | 51.5 | L 31 - 37 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | Syracuse at California | +10.5 | 58.0 | W 33 - 25 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Syracuse vs UConn | -10.0 | 53.0 | W 31 - 24 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Syracuse vs Miami | +12.5 | 65.5 | W 42 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Fri 12/27 | Syracuse vs Washington State | -19.0 | 58.5 | W 52 - 35 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Syracuse's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Pittsburgh's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Pittsburgh vs Kent State | -23.5 | 55.5 | W 55 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Pittsburgh at Cincinnati | -2.5 | 62.5 | W 28 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Pittsburgh vs West Virginia | +2.5 | 60.5 | W 38 - 34 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Pittsburgh vs Youngstown State | -29.5 | 59.5 | W 73 - 17 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Pittsburgh at North Carolina | -2.5 | 63.0 | W 34 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Pittsburgh vs California | -3.5 | 57.5 | W 17 - 15 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/24 | Pittsburgh vs Syracuse | -5.0 | 62.5 | W 41 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Pittsburgh at SMU | +7.0 | 55.5 | L 25 - 48 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Pittsburgh vs Virginia | -7.5 | 56.5 | L 19 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | Pittsburgh vs Clemson | +12.0 | 52.0 | L 20 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Pittsburgh at Louisville | +7.0 | 57.0 | L 9 - 37 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Pittsburgh at Boston College | +3.5 | 50.5 | L 23 - 34 | O | N | |
| Thu 12/26 | Pittsburgh vs Toledo | -6.5 | 48.5 | L 46 - 48 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 4, Bad 0, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Pittsburgh's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | #100 (.13) | 40% (98) | 34.1 | 41% (94) | 2.98 (93) | 172 | 39% (95) | 172 | 3.38 (103) | #67 (.18) | 44% (93) | 29.2 | 47% (113) | 41% (55) | 3.33 (22) | 61.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| PITT | #119 (.09) | 38% (113) | 32.9 | 41% (90) | 2.86 (109) | 102 | 35% (117) | 216 | 3.46 (98) | #23 (.11) | 39% (39) | 28.4 | 39% (32) | 41% (67) | 3.41 (33) | 64.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| PITT | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR Offense | 13 | 34.1 | 29 | 39.6% | 3.38 | 1.8 | 18 | 344 | 172 | 172 | 4.2 | 61% | 38% | 41% | 39% | 18% | .13 |
| PITT Defense | 12 | 28.4 | 21.6 | 39.4% | 3.41 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 58% | 41% | 39% | 41% | 18% | .11 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR Defense | 13 | 29.2 | 32.2 | 43.8% | 3.33 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 50% | 47% | 41% | 18% | .18 |
| PITT Offense | 12 | 32.9 | 37.6 | 37.7% | 3.46 | 1.8 | 16 | 318 | 102 | 216 | 3.4 | 45% | 54% | 41% | 35% | 19% | .09 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 13 | 28:16 | 17.8 | 39% | 50% | 7.3 | 61.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 6 | 2.2 | 3 | 29.6 |
| Pittsburgh | 12 | 27:36 | 16.3 | 31% | 50% | 7.8 | 64.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 2 | 26.7 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR Offense | 13 | 61% (10) | 41% (94) | 40.8 | 171.5 | 4.2 | 20 (61) | .12 (87) | 2.98 (93) | 71% (94) | 12% (116) | 1.04 (47) |
| PITT Defense | 12 | 58% (131) | 39% (32) | - | - | - | - | .03 (17) | 2.91 (37) | 62% (16) | 12% (18) | 0.98 (57) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR Defense | 13 | 50% (63) | 47% (113) | - | - | - | - | .13 (60) | 3.13 (75) | 79% (105) | 12% (16) | 0.8 (6) |
| PITT Offense | 12 | 45% (100) | 41% (90) | 29.7 | 101.9 | 3.4 | 10 (124) | .06 (118) | 2.86 (109) | 75% (52) | 11% (94) | 0.89 (117) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR Offense | 13 | 38% (124) | 39% (95) | 14.7 | 24.2 | 172.1 | 7.1 | 11.7 | 17 (85) | 15 (116) | .22 (88) | 1.5 (93) | 31% (48) | 27% (102) | .23 (101) | 6% (83) | 2.1 (64) |
| PITT Defense | 12 | 41% (3) | 41% (67) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (67) | .27 (67) | 1.7 (103) | 32% (58) | 30% (75) | .29 (58) | 6% (85) | 2.2 (111) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR Defense | 13 | 50% (76) | 41% (55) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (87) | .25 (55) | 1.6 (68) | 31% (85) | 30% (64) | .25 (37) | 6% (78) | 1.8 (6) |
| PITT Offense | 12 | 54% (34) | 35% (117) | 16 | 30 | 216 | 7.2 | 13.5 | 17 (85) | 12 (85) | .16 (109) | 1.7 (36) | 34% (103) | 24% (122) | .17 (114) | 8% (123) | 2.2 (26) |
Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: 8.66 #35
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 26.38 #12
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 11.10 #80
2024 Talent Rating: 628.00 #68
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Syracuse's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Syracuse's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5 #45
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.8 #14
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #83
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 773.18
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Syracuse's Power Rating: 8.66 #35
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 26.38 #12
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 11.10 #80
2024 Talent Rating: 628.00 #68
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Syracuse's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Syracuse's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5 #45
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.8 #14
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #83
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 773.18
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Syracuse: 8.66 Pittsburgh: 5.915
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Syracuse: 5.5 Pittsburgh: 4.9
Syracuse: 8.66 Pittsburgh: 5.915
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Syracuse: 5.5 Pittsburgh: 4.9
Pittsburgh's Power Ratings
Pittsburgh's Power Rating: 5.915 #56
Pittsburgh's Offense Rating: 18.73 #78
Pittsburgh's Defense Rating: 7.13 #45
2024 Talent Rating: 768.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Pittsburgh's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Pittsburgh's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.3 #54
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 773.18
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Pittsburgh's Power Rating: 5.915 #56
Pittsburgh's Offense Rating: 18.73 #78
Pittsburgh's Defense Rating: 7.13 #45
2024 Talent Rating: 768.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Pittsburgh's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Pittsburgh's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.3 #54
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 773.18
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 34.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 29
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 32.2
Syracuse's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Offense: 34.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 29
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 32.2
Syracuse's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Syracuse 31
Pittsburgh 30
Projected Total Points: 62
Syracuse 31
Pittsburgh 30
Projected Total Points: 62
Pittsburgh Scoring
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 37.6
Defense: 28.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.6
Pittsburgh's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 37.6
Defense: 28.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.6
Pittsburgh's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10/24 | Pittsburgh | 41 | Syracuse | 13 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -5.0 | Pittsburgh | 62.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/11 | Syracuse | 28 | Pittsburgh | 13 | Syracuse | Pittsburgh -4.5 | Syracuse | 37.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/05 | Pittsburgh | 19 | Syracuse | 9 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -3.5 | Pittsburgh | 47.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/27 | Syracuse | 14 | Pittsburgh | 31 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -12 | Pittsburgh | 58.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 09/19 | Pittsburgh | 21 | Syracuse | 10 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -21.5 | Syracuse | 46.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/18 | Syracuse | 20 | Pittsburgh | 27 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -3.5 | Pittsburgh | 52.5 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/06 | Pittsburgh | 44 | Syracuse | 37 | Pittsburgh | Syracuse -3.5 | Pittsburgh | 58.0 | Over |
| 2017 | 10/07 | Syracuse | 27 | Pittsburgh | 24 | Syracuse | Syracuse -3 | Push | 63.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 11/26 | Pittsburgh | 76 | Syracuse | 61 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -23.5 | Syracuse | 65.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 10/24 | Syracuse | 20 | Pittsburgh | 23 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -6.5 | Syracuse | 49.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/22 | Pittsburgh | 30 | Syracuse | 7 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -8 | Pittsburgh | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/23 | Syracuse | 16 | Pittsburgh | 17 | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh -1.5 | Syracuse | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/05 | Syracuse | 14 | Pittsburgh | 13 | Syracuse | ||||
| 2011 | 12/03 | Pittsburgh | 33 | Syracuse | 20 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2010 | 10/16 | Syracuse | 14 | Pittsburgh | 45 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2009 | 11/07 | Pittsburgh | 37 | Syracuse | 10 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2008 | 09/27 | Syracuse | 24 | Pittsburgh | 34 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2007 | 11/03 | Pittsburgh | 20 | Syracuse | 17 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2006 | 10/07 | Syracuse | 11 | Pittsburgh | 21 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2005 | 10/22 | Pittsburgh | 34 | Syracuse | 17 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2004 | 11/06 | Syracuse | 38 | Pittsburgh | 31 | Syracuse | ||||
| 2003 | 10/25 | Pittsburgh | 34 | Syracuse | 14 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2002 | 10/05 | Syracuse | 24 | Pittsburgh | 48 | Pittsburgh | ||||
| 2001 | 10/13 | Pittsburgh | 10 | Syracuse | 42 | Syracuse | ||||
| 2000 | 10/06 | Syracuse | 24 | Pittsburgh | 17 | Syracuse |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 6 | 3 Overs |
| Syracuse | 6 | 5 | 7 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 16 - 9 | 7 - 4 | 3 - 2 | 4 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 9 - 16 | 4 - 7 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 3 |
(#35) Syracuse Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 8.66 #35
Offense Rating: 26.38 #12
Defense Rating: 11.10 #80
Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5 #45
Offense SP+ Rating: 35.8 #14
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #83
Talent Rating: 628.00 #68
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 37%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.23 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Great Pass Success 50%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 43%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.29 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Awful Pass Def Success 45%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
Syracuse Notes
(12/1) Great season, sched bad but 9 W is great stuff
(11/25) Rgame awful, McCord torched UConn, Def v bad
(11/18) Rgame better, McCod good, Def meh in Cal W
(11/13) Bad BC L, Zero Rgame Off, Def horrific (300+ yds)
(11/2) Huge W vs VT. Still 11 flags, 2 TOs but came back
(10/24) McCord 5 Ints in brutal outing, killed by Pitt
(10/13) McCord torched NC St, Rgame bad, Run D better
(10/2) WR & TE are real weapons. Meeks/Pena v good
(9/20) Rgame simply awful, Run D bad. Off/McCord good
(9/8) McCord torched GT in big W, Run D played great
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 8.66 #35
Offense Rating: 26.38 #12
Defense Rating: 11.10 #80
Overall SP+ Rating: 5.5 #45
Offense SP+ Rating: 35.8 #14
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #83
Talent Rating: 628.00 #68
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 37%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.23 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Great Pass Success 50%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 43%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.29 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Awful Pass Def Success 45%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
Syracuse Notes
(12/1) Great season, sched bad but 9 W is great stuff
(11/25) Rgame awful, McCord torched UConn, Def v bad
(11/18) Rgame better, McCod good, Def meh in Cal W
(11/13) Bad BC L, Zero Rgame Off, Def horrific (300+ yds)
(11/2) Huge W vs VT. Still 11 flags, 2 TOs but came back
(10/24) McCord 5 Ints in brutal outing, killed by Pitt
(10/13) McCord torched NC St, Rgame bad, Run D better
(10/2) WR & TE are real weapons. Meeks/Pena v good
(9/20) Rgame simply awful, Run D bad. Off/McCord good
(9/8) McCord torched GT in big W, Run D played great
Power #35
#56Off #12
#78Def #80
#45Talent #68
#37SP+ #45
#50SP+ Off #14
#54SP+ Def #83
#64Rematch from Week 9
Pittsburgh -5.0 (62.5)
Pittsburgh won vs Syracuse this year (41-13)
Previous Matchups
Pittsburgh beat Syracuse last year (41-13)
Syracuse beat Pittsburgh in 2023 (28-13)
Pittsburgh beat Syracuse in 2022 (19-9)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Acrisure Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 55°
Team Information
Injuries: SYR | PITT
Depth Chart: SYR | PITT
Rosters: SYR | PITT
(#56) Pittsburgh Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 5.915 #56
Offense Rating: 18.73 #78
Defense Rating: 7.13 #45
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.3 #54
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Talent Rating: 768.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Poor OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 38%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.68 PPO
Great Run Def Success 38%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Pittsburgh Notes
(11/13) 2 bad L's, QB's awful (14-35, 2 Int), Rgame meh
(11/2) Fraud, Rgame awful, Holstein garbage @ SMU
(10/24) Pass rush great, forced 5 INTs, 217 yds Off/41 Pts
(10/12) Off was awful vs Cal, 1-12 3rd down, lucky to W
(10/4) Pass good, Run great. Top 10 OL yds, success
(9/12) Pitt is top 5 plays per minute through 2 games
(9/8) Holstein great vs Cin in comeback. Rgame good
(9/1) Holstein QB, Off torched Kent, balanced. Def big ?
(8/19) Off was near worst in P4 & OL worst in P4 LY
(8/19) Bowl poss only if Off improves vs. light sched
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 5.915 #56
Offense Rating: 18.73 #78
Defense Rating: 7.13 #45
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.3 #54
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Talent Rating: 768.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Poor OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 38%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.68 PPO
Great Run Def Success 38%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Pittsburgh Notes
(11/13) 2 bad L's, QB's awful (14-35, 2 Int), Rgame meh
(11/2) Fraud, Rgame awful, Holstein garbage @ SMU
(10/24) Pass rush great, forced 5 INTs, 217 yds Off/41 Pts
(10/12) Off was awful vs Cal, 1-12 3rd down, lucky to W
(10/4) Pass good, Run great. Top 10 OL yds, success
(9/12) Pitt is top 5 plays per minute through 2 games
(9/8) Holstein great vs Cin in comeback. Rgame good
(9/1) Holstein QB, Off torched Kent, balanced. Def big ?
(8/19) Off was near worst in P4 & OL worst in P4 LY
(8/19) Bowl poss only if Off improves vs. light sched
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCord (Tr) | 391 | 592 | 66% | 4779 | 34 | 12 | 8.1 |
| Michael Johnson Jr. (Tr) | 2 | 3 | 67% | 31 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasin Willis | 36 | 130 | 1 | 3.6 | 26 |
| Will Nixon (Tr) | 19 | 76 | 0 | 4.0 | 12 |
| Trebor Pena | 12 | 72 | 1 | 6.0 | 17 |
| Dan Villari | 12 | 29 | 1 | 2.4 | 7 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Meeks (Tr) | 78 | 1021 | 7 | 13.1 | 41 |
| Trebor Pena | 84 | 941 | 9 | 11.2 | 50 |
| Darrell Gill Jr. | 31 | 562 | 2 | 18.1 | 53 |
| Umari Hatcher | 17 | 273 | 3 | 16.1 | 67 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian Chestnut | 60 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Devin Grant (Tr) | 51 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Derek Mcdonald | 50 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fadil Diggs (Tr) | 42 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fadil Diggs (Tr) | 42 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| KingJoseph Edwards | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Denis Jaquez Jr. | 22 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin Grant (Tr) | 51 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Lewis (Tr) | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Jayden Bellamy | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Darian Chestnut | 60 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Holstein (Tr) | 179 | 290 | 62% | 2225 | 17 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Nate Yarnell | 98 | 167 | 59% | 1056 | 10 | 5 | 6.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Reid (Tr) | 184 | 966 | 5 | 5.3 | 72 |
| Eli Holstein (Tr) | 81 | 328 | 3 | 4.0 | 49 |
| Julian Dugger | 21 | 88 | 1 | 4.2 | 20 |
| Che Nwabuko | 6 | 76 | 1 | 12.7 | 57 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Reid (Tr) | 52 | 579 | 4 | 11.1 | 72 |
| Kenny Johnson | 46 | 537 | 3 | 11.7 | 46 |
| Raphael Williams | 36 | 419 | 6 | 11.6 | 35 |
| Censere Lee | 19 | 254 | 3 | 13.4 | 82 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Louis | 100 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| Rasheem Biles | 80 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Braylan Lovelace | 53 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Javon Mcintyre | 51 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Louis | 100 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| Jimmy Scott | 30 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Nate Matlack (Tr) | 23 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Braylan Lovelace | 53 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheem Biles | 80 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Tamon Lynum (Tr) | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Kyle Louis | 100 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 3 |