Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 24, 2024
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The Pittsburgh Panthers secured a commanding 41-13 victory over the Syracuse Orange, largely due to a formidable defensive display that featured three pick-sixes in the first half. This marked the first time since Southern California in 2022 that a team achieved such a feat. The defense, led by Rasheem Biles, Kyle Louis, and Braylan Lovelace, harassed Syracuse's Kyle McCord, contributing to five total interceptions.
Although Syracuse managed to put points on the board in the second half, the damage was already done as Pitt recorded their first 7-0 start since 1982. Remarkably, the Panthers accomplished their victory while accumulating just 217 total offensive yards, a testament to their defensive prowess. Eli Holstein threw two crucial touchdowns for Pitt, departing in the fourth quarter with an injury. Meanwhile, Syracuse dominated time of possession and yardage but was undone by turnovers and critical penalties.
Rasheem Biles (Pittsburgh)
Biles intercepted McCord's pass, exploiting a tipped ball and returning it 35 yards for a touchdown, setting the tone for Pittsburgh's defensive dominance.
Ben Sauls (Pittsburgh)
Sauls extended the lead to 10-0 with a 49-yard field goal, continuing his impressive streak of consecutive successful attempts.
Kyle Louis (Pittsburgh)
Louis returned a McCord interception 59 yards for a touchdown, marking the second pick-six of the quarter for the Panthers.
Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh)
Holstein connected with Censere Lee on a 20-yard touchdown pass, culminating a 65-yard drive that emphasized Pittsburgh's offensive efficiency.
Braylan Lovelace (Pittsburgh)
Lovelace capitalized on another errant throw by McCord, returning the pick for a 33-yard touchdown to give Pittsburgh a 31-0 lead at halftime.
Kyle McCord (Syracuse)
McCord executed a quarterback sneak for a 1-yard touchdown during a prolonged 73-yard drive, though failed to complete a subsequent two-point conversion.
Raphael Williams (Pittsburgh)
Williams caught a pass from Holstein, scoring a 29-yard touchdown that fortified Pittsburgh's lead and highlighted Holstein's aerial accuracy.
Ben Sauls (Pittsburgh)
Sauls spectacularly nailed a 57-yard field goal, the third-longest in Pitt's history, further cementing their takeaway-fueled victory.
Rasheem Biles (Pittsburgh, DB)
Instrumental in Pittsburgh's defensive juggernaut, his interception return to open the scoring set the tone for the game. Biles's 12 tackles and one sack exemplified his tenacity on the field.
Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh, QB)
Despite limited passing yards, Holstein's precision on key possessions led to two touchdown passes before an injury relieved him in the fourth quarter, underscoring his impact.
Kyle McCord (Syracuse, QB)
Though plagued by interceptions, McCord achieved a program record with his seventh-straight 300-yard passing game, showing resilience and leadership for Syracuse.
Ben Sauls (Pittsburgh, K)
Highlighted by a 57-yard field goal, Sauls maintained his reliability with perfect execution, extending his field goal streak and adding critical points for Pittsburgh.
Braylan Lovelace (Pittsburgh, LB)
Lovelace's interception return for a touchdown at the end of the first half underscored a defensive showing rare in college football, adding to his comprehensive contribution on defense.
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Syracuse Orange
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0
6
7
13
Pittsburgh Panthers
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14
0
10
41
