No. 25 Pitt overcomes mistakes, slips by Syracuse 21-10
Kenny Pickett threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 25 Pittsburgh's defense did the rest as the Panthers beat Syracuse 21-10 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Syracuse Orange
10
Pittsburgh Panthers
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| PITT | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Acrisure Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Clemson Tigers | L 13-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs SMU Mustangs | W 30-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ North Carolina Tar Heels | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Louisville Cardinals | L 26-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Virginia Cavaliers | L 25-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:54 10-21
Jared Wayne 17 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 5:06 10-14
Kenny Pickett 1 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Touchdown 10:33 10-7
Taj Harris 69 Yd pass from Rex Culpepper (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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Touchdown 4:12 3-7
Jordan Addison 27 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick)
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Field Goal 6:08 3-0
Andre Szmyt 26 Yd Field Goal
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PITT
7 plays, 22 yards, 4:16 · End of Game
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SYR 4:16
4 plays, 4 yards, 0:50 · Downs
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PITT 5:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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SYR 7:23
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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PITT 10:44
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:50 · Missed FG
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SYR 12:34
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:58 · Fumble
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PITT 13:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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SYR 14:53
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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PITT 0:54
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:54 10-21
Jared Wayne 17 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick)
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SYR 4:39
9 plays, 35 yards, 3:14 · Interception
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PITT 7:53
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:27 · Interception
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SYR 11:20
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:43 · Downs
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PITT 14:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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PITT
10 plays, 40 yards, 3:16 · Downs
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SYR 3:16
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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PITT 5:06
14 plays, 65 yards, 5:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:06 10-14
Kenny Pickett 1 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick)
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SYR 10:33
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:33 10-7
Taj Harris 69 Yd pass from Rex Culpepper (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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PITT 12:44
8 plays, 51 yards, 3:18 · Missed FG
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SYR 1:02
7 plays, 19 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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PITT 4:12
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:12 3-7
Jordan Addison 27 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick)
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SYR 6:08
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:08 3-0
Andre Szmyt 26 Yd Field Goal
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PITT 7:50
5 plays, -6 yards, 1:46 · Fumble
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SYR 9:36
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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PITT 11:46
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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SYR 12:40
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:20 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
SYR
PITT
10
1st Downs
23
2-14
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
171
Total Yards
342
120
Passing
215
13/24
Comp/Att
25/36
5.0
Yards per pass
6.0
51
Rushing
127
34
Rushing Attempts
44
1.5
Yards per rush
2.9
5-53
Penalties
7-70
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
25:30
Possession
34:30
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