Total Yards
Syracuse328
Pittsburgh377
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Pittsburgh at Syracuse
Oct 18, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 8
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
27 - 20
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Syracuse277
Pittsburgh232
Rushing Yards
Syracuse51
Pittsburgh145
Turnovers
Syracuse0
Pittsburgh1
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature46°F
Wind7 mph W
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Syracuse vs Pittsburgh box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Syracuse28:04
Pittsburgh31:56
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh holds off Syracuse 27-20
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse 27-20 in Week 8 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 377-328 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 27-20. Andre Szmyt 28 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 377 total yards, 145 rushing yards, and 232 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 328 total yards, including 51 on the ground and 277 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 10-19 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Pittsburgh led 24-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alex Kessman 47 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Andre Szmyt 28 Yd Field Goal (Syracuse led 3-3 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Alex Kessman 47 Yd Field Goal (Pittsburgh led 3-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Aaron Mathews 43 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick) (Pittsburgh led 10-3 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
A.J. Davis 5 Yd Run (Alex Kessman Kick) (Pittsburgh led 17-6 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Andre Szmyt 20 Yd Field Goal (Syracuse led 6-10 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Maurice Ffrench 14 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick) (Pittsburgh led 24-6 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-20
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
377-328
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
145
Pittsburgh averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
232
Pittsburgh averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-19
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-18
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 328 | 377 |
| Passing Yards | 277 | 232 |
| Rushing Yards | 51 | 145 |
| First Downs | 20 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-18 | 10-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-78 | 8-79 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-44 | 18-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 28:04 | 31:56 |