Total Yards
Pittsburgh217
Syracuse327
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Syracuse at Pittsburgh
Oct 24, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 9
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
13 - 41
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh144
Syracuse321
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh73
Syracuse6
Turnovers
Pittsburgh0
Syracuse5
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature55°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Pittsburgh18:48
Syracuse41:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh pulls away from Syracuse 41-13
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse 41-13 in Week 9 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 217-327 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 41-13. Kyle McCord pass intercepted Rasheem Biles return for 35 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 217 total yards, 73 rushing yards, and 144 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 327 total yards, including 6 on the ground and 321 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 2-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Pittsburgh led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ben Sauls 57 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Kyle McCord pass intercepted Rasheem Biles return for 35 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Syracuse led 0-7 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Ben Sauls 49 yd FG GOOD (Pittsburgh led 10-0 over Syracuse).
Interception Return Touchdown
Kyle McCord pass intercepted Kyle Louis return for 59 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Syracuse led 0-17 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Censere Lee for 20 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 24-0 over Syracuse).
Interception Return Touchdown
Kyle McCord pass intercepted Braylan Lovelace return for 33 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Syracuse led 0-31 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle McCord run for 1 yd for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Syracuse led 6-31 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-13
Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
217-327
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
73
Pittsburgh averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
144
Pittsburgh averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-9
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-20
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 217 | 327 |
| Passing Yards | 144 | 321 |
| Rushing Yards | 73 | 6 |
| First Downs | 13 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-9 | 6-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 6-7 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-28 | 8-70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-22 | 35-64 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 18:48 | 41:12 |