Pittsburgh Panthers at Syracuse Orange
Saturday, October 18th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Carrier Dome - Syracuse, NY (ACC)
Panthers (2 - 1) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Pat Narduzzi (72 - 55)
Avg Score : 43 - 19 (24 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.2 - 5.8 (#78)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 1)
Coach Pat Narduzzi (72 - 55)
Avg Score : 43 - 19 (24 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.2 - 5.8 (#78)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 1)
PITT 2nd straight Road Game
SYR coming off BYE
PITT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Pittsburgh -2 (SP+ PITT -5.5)
Projected Score: PITT: 33 - SYR: 31 (64)
PITT Win prob: 55% | Cover: 50%
PITT Travel: 268 miles
SYR coming off BYE
PITT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Pittsburgh -2 (SP+ PITT -5.5)
Projected Score: PITT: 33 - SYR: 31 (64)
PITT Win prob: 55% | Cover: 50%
PITT Travel: 268 miles
Orange (2 - 1) (1 - 1 - 1)
Coach Fran Brown (9 - 3)
Avg Score : 40 - 30 (47 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.4 - 6.6 (#90)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
Coach Fran Brown (9 - 3)
Avg Score : 40 - 30 (47 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.4 - 6.6 (#90)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
| 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 | +3.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Pittsburgh vs Boston College | -5.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Pittsburgh at Florida State | +11.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Pittsburgh at Syracuse | -2 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Pittsburgh vs NC State | -4.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Pittsburgh at Stanford | -9.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Pittsburgh vs Notre Dame | +5.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech | +4.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Pittsburgh vs Miami | +13 | |||||
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Pittsburgh's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, 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 | 55.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Syracuse vs Duke | -3.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Syracuse at SMU | +7.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Syracuse vs Pittsburgh | +2 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Syracuse at Georgia Tech | +8.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/31 | Syracuse vs North Carolina | -7 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Syracuse at Miami | +22 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Syracuse at Notre Dame | +15 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Syracuse vs Boston College | -1.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 4, Bad 0, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Syracuse's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| 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 | #39 (.31) | 46% (48) | 43.3 | 48% (47) | 2.54 (106) | 112 | 46% (51) | 315 | 3.83 (78) | #59 (.11) | 30% (13) | 19 | 29% (12) | 31% (23) | 4.46 (105) | 72 | 1 | 1 |
| SYR | #54 (.24) | 49% (35) | 39.7 | 54% (28) | 2.43 (114) | 107 | 46% (54) | 379 | 4.76 (39) | #111 (.25) | 45% (110) | 29.7 | 49% (112) | 43% (90) | 3.81 (82) | 41.7 | 2 | 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 | #91 (.15) | 42% (85) | 45% (56) | 3.1 (53) | 119 | 39% (97) | 256 | 4.11 (49) | #35 (.12) | 38% (25) | 38% (20) | 38% (38) | 3.68 (57) | 58.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | ||
| SYR | #28 (.25) | 48% (14) | 45% (57) | 2.88 (98) | 87 | 50% (5) | 335 | 4.23 (38) | #107 (.23) | 43% (91) | 42% (58) | 45% (114) | 4.29 (112) | 55.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 | 3 | 43.3 | 24 | 46.5% | 3.83 | 1 | 19 | 427 | 112 | 315 | 3.9 | 43% | 57% | 48% | 46% | 18% | .31 |
| SYR Defense | 3 | 29.7 | 22 | 45.4% | 3.81 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 45% | 55% | 49% | 43% | 15% | .25 |
| 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 | 3 | 19 | 31 | 30.2% | 4.46 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 47% | 29% | 31% | 21% | .11 |
| SYR Offense | 3 | 39.7 | 46.5 | 49% | 4.76 | 2 | 27 | 486 | 107 | 379 | 3 | 42% | 58% | 54% | 46% | 17% | .24 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 3 | 25:37 | 19.3 | 38% | 50% | 7.7 | 72 | 1 | 1 | 9.7 | 3.7 | 1 | 37.7 |
| Syracuse | 3 | 29:12 | 26.7 | 44% | 57% | 4.7 | 41.7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 28.9 |
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 | 3 | 43% (112) | 48% (47) | 28.7 | 112.3 | 3.9 | 5 (62) | .15 (62) | 2.54 (106) | 77% (45) | 10% (83) | 1 (57) |
| SYR Defense | 3 | 45% (38) | 49% (112) | - | - | - | - | .21 (112) | 2.73 (64) | 64% (50) | 6% (127) | 1.05 (90) |
| 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 | 3 | 53% (99) | 29% (12) | - | - | - | - | -.04 (35) | 2.05 (13) | 77% (98) | 16% (8) | 1.07 (93) |
| SYR Offense | 3 | 42% (119) | 54% (28) | 36 | 106.7 | 3 | 7 (38) | .04 (100) | 2.43 (114) | 74% (62) | 8% (51) | 0.61 (133) |
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 | 3 | 57% (28) | 46% (51) | 23 | 35.3 | 315 | 8.9 | 13.7 | 10 (7) | 3 (92) | .48 (29) | 1.7 (29) | 28% (45) | 36% (37) | .55 (30) | 8% (122) | 2.1 (53) |
| SYR Defense | 3 | 55% (102) | 43% (90) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .28 (90) | 1.5 (53) | 33% (69) | 30% (72) | .47 (111) | 9% (15) | 2.4 (121) |
| 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 | 3 | 47% (40) | 31% (23) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .28 (94) | 1.7 (109) | 39% (13) | 16% (15) | .13 (38) | 5% (91) | 2.2 (98) |
| SYR Offense | 3 | 58% (17) | 46% (54) | 27.7 | 43.3 | 379.3 | 8.8 | 13.7 | 9 (13) | 3 (92) | .39 (50) | 1.6 (63) | 25% (20) | 31% (73) | .55 (32) | 9% (133) | 2.5 (11) |
Pittsburgh's Power Ratings
Pittsburgh's Power Rating: 11.23 #51
Pittsburgh's Offense Rating: 15.01 #53
Pittsburgh's Defense Rating: 3.78 #49
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Pittsburgh's 2025 Expected Record: 6.2 - 5.8
Pittsburgh's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.0 #37
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #33
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.2 #46
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Pittsburgh's Power Rating: 11.23 #51
Pittsburgh's Offense Rating: 15.01 #53
Pittsburgh's Defense Rating: 3.78 #49
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Pittsburgh's 2025 Expected Record: 6.2 - 5.8
Pittsburgh's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.0 #37
Pittsburgh's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #33
Pittsburgh's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.2 #46
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh: 11.23 Syracuse: 8.825
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh: 10.0 Syracuse: 4.6
Pittsburgh: 11.23 Syracuse: 8.825
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Pittsburgh: 10.0 Syracuse: 4.6
Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: 8.825 #60
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 20.16 #32
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 12.11 #91
2025 Talent Rating: 838.00 #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #49
Syracuse's 2025 Expected Record: 5.4 - 6.6
Syracuse's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.6 #57
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #34
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.0 #80
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Syracuse's Power Rating: 8.825 #60
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 20.16 #32
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 12.11 #91
2025 Talent Rating: 838.00 #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #49
Syracuse's 2025 Expected Record: 5.4 - 6.6
Syracuse's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.6 #57
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #34
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.0 #80
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Pittsburgh Scoring
Offense: 43.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 24
Defense: 19 PPG
Defense on Road: 31
Pittsburgh's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Offense: 43.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 24
Defense: 19 PPG
Defense on Road: 31
Pittsburgh's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Pittsburgh 33
Syracuse 31
Total Points: 64
Pittsburgh 33
Syracuse 31
Total Points: 64
Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 39.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 46.5
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 22
Syracuse's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 1
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 1
Offense: 39.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 46.5
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 22
Syracuse's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 1
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 1
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 6 | 5 | 3 Overs |
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 6 | 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 |
(#51) Pittsburgh Info
Power Rating: 11.23 #51
Offense Rating: 15.01 #53
Defense Rating: 3.78 #49
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.0 #37
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #33
Defense SP+ Rating: 23.2 #46
Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Expected Record: 6.2 - 5.8
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 43%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 46%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Avg Run Success 48%
Avg Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 30%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.46 PPO
Great Run Def Success 29%
Good Pass Def Success 31%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Pittsburgh Notes
(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
(6/14) RB Reid one of ACC best. Must find depth
(6/14) OC Bell an upgrade LY, DC Bates improved D.
(4/4) LB K. Louis/R. Biles both top 10 LBs via PFF
(3/21) QB Holstein back, was OK LY. Same OC
(3/21) Don't know what Pitt wants to be in NIL era
Pittsburgh Highlights
Pittsburgh offense is explosive (#25)
Pittsburgh Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Pittsburgh has a really good defense (#13)
Pittsburgh has a good run defense (#12)
Pittsburgh has a good pass defense (#23)
Pittsburgh Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#14)
Pittsburgh Defensive Line is very good (#13)
Pittsburgh Front 7 is disruptive (#8)
Pittsburgh Deficiencies
Pittsburgh Can Not Run the Ball (#114)
Pittsburgh Commits a Lot of Penalties (#109)
Pittsburgh has a bad red zone defense (#105)
Power Rating: 11.23 #51
Offense Rating: 15.01 #53
Defense Rating: 3.78 #49
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.0 #37
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #33
Defense SP+ Rating: 23.2 #46
Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Expected Record: 6.2 - 5.8
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 43%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 46%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Avg Run Success 48%
Avg Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 30%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.46 PPO
Great Run Def Success 29%
Good Pass Def Success 31%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Pittsburgh Notes
(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
(6/14) RB Reid one of ACC best. Must find depth
(6/14) OC Bell an upgrade LY, DC Bates improved D.
(4/4) LB K. Louis/R. Biles both top 10 LBs via PFF
(3/21) QB Holstein back, was OK LY. Same OC
(3/21) Don't know what Pitt wants to be in NIL era
Pittsburgh Highlights
Pittsburgh offense is explosive (#25)
Pittsburgh Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Pittsburgh has a really good defense (#13)
Pittsburgh has a good run defense (#12)
Pittsburgh has a good pass defense (#23)
Pittsburgh Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#14)
Pittsburgh Defensive Line is very good (#13)
Pittsburgh Front 7 is disruptive (#8)
Pittsburgh Deficiencies
Pittsburgh Can Not Run the Ball (#114)
Pittsburgh Commits a Lot of Penalties (#109)
Pittsburgh has a bad red zone defense (#105)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | SYR | PITT |
| OverallOver | #35 | #11 |
| OffenseOff | #17 | #56 |
| DefenseDef | #80 | #3 |
| Special TeamsST | #60 | #16 |
| PassingPass | #22 | #87 |
| RushingRush | #71 | #36 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #27 | #40 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #50 | #37 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #16 | #51 |
| TacklingTkl | #13 | #9 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #95 | #4 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #57 | #3 |
| Coverage DefCov | #74 | #28 |
(#60) Syracuse Info
Power Rating: 8.825 #60
Offense Rating: 20.16 #32
Defense Rating: 12.11 #91
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.6 #57
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #34
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.0 #80
Talent Rating: 838.00 #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #49
Expected Record: 5.4 - 6.6
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
Good Offense Success Rate of 49%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.76 PPO
Good Run Success 54%
Avg Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.81 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 49%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Syracuse has lost 3 straight
Syracuse has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (1 - 0 - 1 vs Spread)
Syracuse Notes
(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
(4/8) QB Rickie Collins (So, LSU) named starter
(3/21) RB rebuild. Any ballers? On paper, not obv
(3/21) Def bad LY, returns a lot. DE/CB big needs
(3/21) HC Brown/staff great job in year 1
(3/21) Yr 2 much harder sched, less proven options
Syracuse Highlights
Syracuse is Undefeated at Home
Syracuse is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Syracuse does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#28)
Syracuse Secondary is very good (#15)
Syracuse Deficiencies
Syracuse has a bad TO Margin (#116)
Syracuse Fumbles a Lot (#113)
Syracuse Can Not Run the Ball (#119)
Syracuse offense is not Explosive (#109)
Syracuse does not Sack the QB (#112)
Syracuse has a bad defense (#110)
Power Rating: 8.825 #60
Offense Rating: 20.16 #32
Defense Rating: 12.11 #91
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.6 #57
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #34
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.0 #80
Talent Rating: 838.00 #43
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #49
Expected Record: 5.4 - 6.6
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
Good Offense Success Rate of 49%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.76 PPO
Good Run Success 54%
Avg Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.81 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 49%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Syracuse has lost 3 straight
Syracuse has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (1 - 0 - 1 vs Spread)
Syracuse Notes
(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
(4/8) QB Rickie Collins (So, LSU) named starter
(3/21) RB rebuild. Any ballers? On paper, not obv
(3/21) Def bad LY, returns a lot. DE/CB big needs
(3/21) HC Brown/staff great job in year 1
(3/21) Yr 2 much harder sched, less proven options
Syracuse Highlights
Syracuse is Undefeated at Home
Syracuse is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Syracuse does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#28)
Syracuse Secondary is very good (#15)
Syracuse Deficiencies
Syracuse has a bad TO Margin (#116)
Syracuse Fumbles a Lot (#113)
Syracuse Can Not Run the Ball (#119)
Syracuse offense is not Explosive (#109)
Syracuse does not Sack the QB (#112)
Syracuse has a bad defense (#110)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Holstein | 58 | 88 | 66% | 822 | 9 | 3 | 9.3 |
| Cole Gonzales (Tr) | 8 | 16 | 50% | 87 | 1 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Reid | 24 | 142 | 1 | 5.9 | 53 |
| Juelz Goff | 21 | 84 | 2 | 4.0 | 17 |
| Eli Holstein | 25 | 50 | 1 | 2.0 | 31 |
| Ja'Kyrian Turner | 10 | 35 | 1 | 3.5 | 9 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael Williams | 13 | 285 | 3 | 21.9 | 67 |
| Bryce Yates | 4 | 143 | 1 | 35.8 | 68 |
| Kenny Johnson | 8 | 86 | 1 | 10.8 | 20 |
| Cataurus Hicks (Tr) | 7 | 84 | 2 | 12.0 | 22 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheem Biles | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Cruce Brookins | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Louis | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Braylan Lovelace | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Louis | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Zelinsky | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Crothers | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Blaine Spires (Tr) | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheem Biles | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Cruce Brookins | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Braylan Lovelace | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Angeli | 79 | 124 | 64% | 1073 | 8 | 2 | 8.7 |
| Rickie Collins (Tr) | 4 | 6 | 67% | 65 | 1 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasin Willis | 34 | 139 | 4 | 4.1 | 18 |
| Will Nixon | 30 | 129 | 1 | 4.3 | 28 |
| Jaden Hart | 6 | 28 | 0 | 4.7 | 9 |
| Tylik Hill | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.0 | 12 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Gill Jr. | 12 | 269 | 2 | 22.4 | 43 |
| Dan Villari | 16 | 199 | 0 | 12.4 | 26 |
| Justus Ross-Simmons | 9 | 159 | 3 | 17.7 | 53 |
| Johntay Cook II (Tr) | 12 | 121 | 1 | 10.1 | 29 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Bryant III (Tr) | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darian Chestnut | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Chris Peal (Tr) | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jobity Jr. | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braheem Long Jr. | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamie Tremble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Bryant III (Tr) | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetres Samuel Jr. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Antoine Deslauriers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darian Chestnut | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |