Pittsburgh Panthers at Syracuse Orange 
Saturday, October 18th 2025 (7:30 PM EDT)
Pittsburgh -9.5 (54.5) (-355) Open: -10.5
Pittsburgh 30 - Syracuse: 13 (ACC)
Panthers (8 - 5) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach Pat Narduzzi (72 - 55)
Avg Score : 34 - 25 (33 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.5 - 4.5 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Coach Pat Narduzzi (72 - 55)
Avg Score : 34 - 25 (33 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.5 - 4.5 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
PITT 2nd straight Road Game
SYR coming off BYE
PITT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Pittsburgh -21 (SP+ PITT -21.5)
Projected Score: PITT: 38 - SYR: 17 (55)
PITT Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
PITT Travel: 268 miles
SYR coming off BYE
PITT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Pittsburgh -21 (SP+ PITT -21.5)
Projected Score: PITT: 38 - SYR: 17 (55)
PITT Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
PITT Travel: 268 miles
Orange (3 - 9) (4 - 7 - 1)
Coach Fran Brown (9 - 3)
Avg Score : 20 - 35 (22 - 29 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Fran Brown (9 - 3)
Avg Score : 20 - 35 (22 - 29 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
| Pittsburgh's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Pittsburgh vs Duquesne | -39.5 | 58.5 | W 61 - 9 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Pittsburgh vs Central Michigan | -21.5 | 48.5 | W 45 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Pittsburgh at West Virginia | -6.5 | 54.5 | L 24 - 31 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Pittsburgh vs Louisville | +3.0 | 53.5 | L 27 - 34 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Pittsburgh vs Boston College | -6.5 | 54.5 | W 48 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Pittsburgh at Florida State | +10.5 | 56.5 | W 34 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Pittsburgh at Syracuse | -9.5 | 54.5 | W 30 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Pittsburgh vs NC State | -5.5 | 52.5 | W 53 - 34 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Pittsburgh at Stanford | -13.5 | 51.5 | W 35 - 20 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Pittsburgh vs Notre Dame | +12.5 | 55.5 | L 15 - 37 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech | +2.5 | 61.5 | W 42 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Pittsburgh vs Miami | +6.5 | 49.5 | L 7 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 12/27 | Pittsburgh vs East Carolina | -13.5 | 51.5 | L 17 - 23 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Pittsburgh's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Syracuse's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Syracuse vs Tennessee | +13.5 | 53.5 | L 26 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Syracuse vs UConn | -7.0 | 57.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/12 | Syracuse vs Colgate | -37.5 | 64.5 | W 66 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Syracuse at Clemson | +17.5 | 53.5 | W 34 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Syracuse vs Duke | +4.0 | 59.5 | L 3 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Syracuse at SMU | +17.5 | 56.5 | L 18 - 31 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Syracuse vs Pittsburgh | +9.5 | 54.5 | L 13 - 30 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Syracuse at Georgia Tech | +17.5 | 52.5 | L 16 - 41 | O | N | |
| Fri 10/31 | Syracuse vs North Carolina | -1.5 | 45.5 | L 10 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | Syracuse at Miami | +28.5 | 47.5 | L 10 - 38 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Syracuse at Notre Dame | +36.5 | 51.5 | L 7 - 70 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Syracuse vs Boston College | +2.5 | 54.5 | L 12 - 34 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Syracuse's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT | #91 (.15) | 42% (85) | 33.7 | 45% (56) | 3.1 (53) | 119 | 39% (97) | 256 | 4.11 (49) | #35 (.12) | 38% (25) | 24.8 | 38% (20) | 38% (38) | 3.68 (57) | 58.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| SYR | #28 (.25) | 48% (14) | 20.2 | 45% (57) | 2.88 (98) | 87 | 50% (5) | 335 | 4.23 (38) | #107 (.23) | 43% (91) | 34.9 | 42% (58) | 45% (114) | 4.29 (112) | 55.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| SYR | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT Offense | 13 | 33.7 | 33 | 41.6% | 4.11 | 1.3 | 21 | 375 | 119 | 256 | 4.3 | 42% | 58% | 45% | 39% | 21% | .15 |
| SYR Defense | 13 | 34.9 | 28.8 | 43.5% | 4.29 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 53% | 42% | 45% | 17% | .23 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT Defense | 13 | 24.8 | 24.6 | 38.1% | 3.68 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 45% | 55% | 38% | 38% | 18% | .12 |
| SYR Offense | 13 | 20.2 | 21.8 | 48.1% | 4.23 | 1.2 | 24 | 422 | 87 | 335 | 3.1 | 37% | 62% | 45% | 50% | 16% | .25 |
Additional Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 13 | 24:01 | 20.7 | 38% | 52% | 6.4 | 58.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 7.6 | 3 | 6 | 27.3 |
| Syracuse | 13 | 31:06 | 23.8 | 50% | 67% | 6.5 | 55.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT Offense | 13 | 42% (116) | 45% (56) | 27.3 | 118.6 | 4.3 | 14 (98) | .18 (42) | 3.1 (53) | 77% (40) | 12% (119) | 1.05 (41) |
| SYR Defense | 13 | 46% (23) | 42% (58) | - | - | - | - | .12 (71) | 3.05 (77) | 82% (119) | 10% (54) | 1.1 (115) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT Defense | 13 | 45% (13) | 38% (20) | - | - | - | - | - (13) | 2.36 (2) | 48% (1) | 12% (25) | 0.98 (67) |
| SYR Offense | 13 | 37% (130) | 45% (57) | 28.3 | 87.1 | 3.1 | 20 (67) | .07 (98) | 2.88 (98) | 78% (30) | 8% (30) | 0.81 (128) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT Offense | 13 | 58% (18) | 39% (97) | 21.8 | 35.9 | 256.2 | 7.1 | 11.7 | 27 (20) | 13 (103) | .13 (112) | 1.6 (55) | 32% (85) | 35% (30) | .36 (60) | 8% (126) | 2.1 (40) |
| SYR Defense | 13 | 53% (111) | 45% (114) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (76) | .35 (113) | 1.5 (26) | 31% (87) | 33% (101) | .43 (113) | 7% (44) | 2.1 (76) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT Defense | 13 | 55% (122) | 38% (38) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .23 (70) | 1.8 (123) | 37% (3) | 31% (82) | .33 (82) | 6% (50) | 2.2 (113) |
| SYR Offense | 13 | 62% (5) | 50% (5) | 28.4 | 43.4 | 335.2 | 7.7 | 11.8 | 29 (12) | 12 (85) | .37 (18) | 1.5 (89) | 31% (58) | 38% (4) | .34 (70) | 8% (117) | 2 (83) |
Pittsburgh's Power Ratings
Pittsburgh's Power Rating: 12.45 #31
Pittsburgh's Offense Rating: 20.31 #25
Pittsburgh's Defense Rating: 7.86 #34
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Pittsburgh's 2025 Expected Record: 8.5 - 4.5
Pittsburgh's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.4 #36
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.6 #39
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.5 #47
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Pittsburgh's Power Rating: 12.45 #31
Pittsburgh's Offense Rating: 20.31 #25
Pittsburgh's Defense Rating: 7.86 #34
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Pittsburgh's 2025 Expected Record: 8.5 - 4.5
Pittsburgh's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.4 #36
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.6 #39
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.5 #47
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh: 12.45 Syracuse: -10.385
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh: 8.4 Syracuse: -13.1
Pittsburgh: 12.45 Syracuse: -10.385
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh: 8.4 Syracuse: -13.1
Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: -10.385 #113
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 1.25 #132
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 13.92 #70
2025 Talent Rating: 838.00 #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #49
Syracuse's 2025 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Syracuse's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.1 #115
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.8 #115
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #106
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Syracuse's Power Rating: -10.385 #113
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 1.25 #132
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 13.92 #70
2025 Talent Rating: 838.00 #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #49
Syracuse's 2025 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Syracuse's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.1 #115
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.8 #115
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #106
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Pittsburgh Scoring
Offense: 33.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 33
Defense: 24.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.6
Pittsburgh's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 9 - 4
Record on Road: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 33.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 33
Defense: 24.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.6
Pittsburgh's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 9 - 4
Record on Road: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Pittsburgh 38
Syracuse 17
Projected Total Points: 55
Pittsburgh 38
Syracuse 17
Projected Total Points: 55
Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 20.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 21.8
Defense: 34.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.8
Syracuse's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Offense: 20.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 21.8
Defense: 34.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.8
Syracuse's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/18 | Syracuse | 13 | Pittsburgh | 30 | Pittsburgh -9.5 | Pittsburgh | 54.5 | Under |
| 2024 | 10/24 | Pittsburgh | 41 | Syracuse | 13 | Pittsburgh -5.0 | Pittsburgh | 62.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/11 | Syracuse | 28 | Pittsburgh | 13 | Pittsburgh -4.5 | Syracuse | 37.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/05 | Pittsburgh | 19 | Syracuse | 9 | Pittsburgh -3.5 | Pittsburgh | 47.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/27 | Syracuse | 14 | Pittsburgh | 31 | Pittsburgh -12 | Pittsburgh | 58.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 09/19 | Pittsburgh | 21 | Syracuse | 10 | Pittsburgh -21.5 | Syracuse | 46.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/18 | Syracuse | 20 | Pittsburgh | 27 | Pittsburgh -3.5 | Pittsburgh | 52.5 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/06 | Pittsburgh | 44 | Syracuse | 37 | Syracuse -3.5 | Pittsburgh | 58.0 | Over |
| 2017 | 10/07 | Syracuse | 27 | Pittsburgh | 24 | Syracuse -3 | Push | 63.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 11/26 | Pittsburgh | 76 | Syracuse | 61 | Pittsburgh -23.5 | Syracuse | 65.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 10/24 | Syracuse | 20 | Pittsburgh | 23 | Pittsburgh -6.5 | Syracuse | 49.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/22 | Pittsburgh | 30 | Syracuse | 7 | Pittsburgh -8 | Pittsburgh | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/23 | Syracuse | 16 | Pittsburgh | 17 | Pittsburgh -1.5 | Syracuse | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/05 | Syracuse | 14 | Pittsburgh | 13 | ||||
| 2011 | 12/03 | Pittsburgh | 33 | Syracuse | 20 | ||||
| 2010 | 10/16 | Syracuse | 14 | Pittsburgh | 45 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/07 | Pittsburgh | 37 | Syracuse | 10 | ||||
| 2008 | 09/27 | Syracuse | 24 | Pittsburgh | 34 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/03 | Pittsburgh | 20 | Syracuse | 17 | ||||
| 2006 | 10/07 | Syracuse | 11 | Pittsburgh | 21 | ||||
| 2005 | 10/22 | Pittsburgh | 34 | Syracuse | 17 | ||||
| 2004 | 11/06 | Syracuse | 38 | Pittsburgh | 31 | ||||
| 2003 | 10/25 | Pittsburgh | 34 | Syracuse | 14 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/05 | Syracuse | 24 | Pittsburgh | 48 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/13 | Pittsburgh | 10 | Syracuse | 42 | ||||
| 2000 | 10/06 | Syracuse | 24 | Pittsburgh | 17 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 6 | 5 | 3 Overs |
| Pittsburgh | 20 | 7 | 8 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 16 - 10 | 7 - 5 | 3 - 2 | 4 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 10 - 16 | 5 - 7 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | PITT | SYR |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #31 | #113 |
| SP+SP+ | #36 | #115 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #72 | #132 |
| OffenseOff | #102 | #129 |
| DefenseDef | #26 | #127 |
| Spec TeamsST | #73 | #114 |
| TalentTal | #58 | #43 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #56 | #49 |
(10/25) Four W's in a row, killed NC St, Heintschel 400+
(10/12) QB Heintschel saved season. Chance 7-2 hosting ND
(10/9) Ton of injuries, and a lot of DL. See injury report
(10/4) QB Holstein benched, Fr Mason Heintschel starting
(10/4) RB D Reid missed L'ville, out for BC game
(10/4) QB Heintschel much better, raises Offense, new #1
(9/13) Run Off awful vs WVU, Red Zone issues too
(7/13) Look better TY esp Off, sleeper ACC pick
(7/13) WR #2+3 back, 3 portals. Shorter, but deep
(7/13) OL 3/5 back, 4 portals, top 3rd ACC line?
(7/13) Def decent LY, 8 portals, 3 DEs to find pass rush
(10/31) QB Filardi cannot play at all. Cuse have 0 QBs
(10/24) Backup QB Collins bad, Fr Carney can't run offense
(9/21) QB1 Angeli out for season (Achilles)
(9/20) Off torched Clemson, Def played well. Huge Win
(9/20) Can't say enough about HC Brown, great job
(8/30) Def torched by Vols, Angeli Ok, run game bad
(8/18) QB1 Steve Angeli (ND) wins starting job
(5/23) Cuse were 7-2 in 1 score games LY
(5/7) OL 2/5 back, Avg LY. 2 more have exp, Petry inj
(4/17) Fr OL Washington is 6'7, 380 lbs and can move.
(4/17) Top WR Pena in portal, big loss. Some depth
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43% | ||
|---|---|---|
| PITT Off | SYR Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #102 | #127 |
| SuccessSuc | #85 | #91 |
| ExplosiveExp | #19 | #90 |
| PPAPPA | #91 | #107 |
| PowerPwr | #25 | #70 |
| SP+SP+ | #39 | #106 |
| Pts POPPO | #49 | #112 |
| HavocHav | #128 | #52 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43% | ||
|---|---|---|
| PITT Off | SYR Def | |
| Run GameRun | #84 | #136 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #56 | #58 |
| Run ExplRExp | #41 | #115 |
| PPAExp | #42 | #71 | Run BlockR Blk | #86 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #53 | #77 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #71 | #74 |
| TackleTak | - | #60 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43% | ||
|---|---|---|
| PITT Off | SYR Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #119 | #93 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #97 | #114 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #55 | #26 |
| PPAExp | #112 | #113 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #68 | #99 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #119 | #54 |
| DB HavocDB | #126 | #44 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | SYR Off | PITT Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #129 | #26 |
| SuccessSuc | #14 | #25 |
| ExplosiveExp | #68 | #122 |
| PPAPPA | #28 | #35 |
| PowerPwr | #132 | #34 |
| SP+SP+ | #115 | #47 |
| Pts POPPO | #38 | #57 |
| HavocHav | #61 | #31 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47% | ||
|---|---|---|
| SYR Off | PITT Def | |
| Run GameRun | #115 | #5 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #57 | #20 |
| Run ExplRExp | #128 | #67 |
| PPAExp | #98 | #13 | Run BlockR Blk | #100 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #98 | #2 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #68 | #5 |
| TackleTak | - | #25 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | SYR Off | PITT Def |
| Pass GamePass | #128 | #60 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #5 | #38 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #89 | #123 |
| PPAExp | #18 | #70 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #119 | #62 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #30 | #25 |
| DB HavocDB | #117 | #50 |
Program Comparison
SYR 5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5
PITT 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
SYR 5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5
PITT 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
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Pittsburgh 9.5 (54.5)
Pittsburgh won at Syracuse this year (30-13)
Previous Matchups
Pittsburgh beat Syracuse last year (30-13)
Pittsburgh beat Syracuse in 2024 (41-13)
Syracuse beat Pittsburgh in 2023 (28-13)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Heintschel | 201 | 316 | 64% | 2357 | 16 | 8 | 7.5 |
| Eli Holstein | 77 | 125 | 62% | 1081 | 12 | 6 | 8.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kyrian Turner | 140 | 747 | 7 | 5.3 | 56 |
| Desmond Reid | 60 | 278 | 2 | 4.6 | 53 |
| Juelz Goff | 69 | 270 | 5 | 3.9 | 17 |
| Mason Heintschel | 86 | 88 | 2 | 1.0 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael Williams | 52 | 741 | 7 | 14.3 | 67 |
| Kenny Johnson | 47 | 658 | 5 | 14.0 | 42 |
| Cataurus Hicks (Tr) | 24 | 422 | 4 | 17.6 | 84 |
| Desmond Reid | 23 | 317 | 2 | 13.8 | 50 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheem Biles | 100 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Kyle Louis | 79 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Braylan Lovelace | 79 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Kavir Bains (Tr) | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheem Biles | 100 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Jimmy Scott | 17 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Isaiah Neal | 36 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | 79 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashad Battle | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Rasheem Biles | 100 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Kavir Bains (Tr) | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickie Collins (Tr) | 97 | 181 | 54% | 1042 | 6 | 10 | 5.8 |
| Steven Angeli | 97 | 155 | 63% | 1317 | 10 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasin Willis | 129 | 553 | 4 | 4.3 | 41 |
| Will Nixon | 107 | 432 | 3 | 4.0 | 28 |
| Tylik Hill | 24 | 129 | 0 | 5.4 | 15 |
| Rickie Collins (Tr) | 54 | 126 | 1 | 2.3 | 24 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johntay Cook II (Tr) | 47 | 559 | 2 | 11.9 | 59 |
| Darrell Gill Jr. | 32 | 506 | 5 | 15.8 | 43 |
| Dan Villari | 39 | 412 | 0 | 10.6 | 35 |
| Justus Ross-Simmons | 20 | 312 | 5 | 15.6 | 53 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Bryant III (Tr) | 53 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Antoine Deslauriers | 48 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Braheem Long Jr. | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Peal (Tr) | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jobity Jr. | 20 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamie Tremble | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Braheem Long Jr. | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Denis Jaquez Jr. | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Peal (Tr) | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr. | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Darian Chestnut | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |