Total Yards
Syracuse242
Pittsburgh333
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Pittsburgh at Syracuse
Nov 28, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 13
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
31 - 14
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Passing Yards
Syracuse217
Pittsburgh209
Rushing Yards
Syracuse25
Pittsburgh124
Turnovers
Syracuse1
Pittsburgh1
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature33°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Syracuse26:56
Pittsburgh33:04
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh beats Syracuse 31-14
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse 31-14 in Week 13 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 333-242 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 31-14. Garrett Shrader pass complete to Courtney Jackson for 12 yds for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK) came with {'seconds': 35, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 333 total yards, 124 rushing yards, and 209 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 242 total yards, including 25 on the ground and 217 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 8-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Pittsburgh led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Scarton 26 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader pass complete to Courtney Jackson for 12 yds for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Jordan Addison for 25 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Rodney Hammond Jr. for 15 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Jordan Addison for 5 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 28-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Pickett pass complete to Gavin Bartholomew for 4 yds for a TD (Sam Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 21-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Shrader pass complete to Courtney Jackson for 15 yds for a TD (Andre Szmyt KICK) (Syracuse led 14-28 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-14
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
333-242
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
124
Pittsburgh averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
209
Pittsburgh averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 242 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 217 | 209 |
| Rushing Yards | 25 | 124 |
| First Downs | 14 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-66 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-24 | 28-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 26:56 | 33:04 |