Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Syracuse Orange: 2019 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Syracuse Orange 27–20 in Week 8, 2019. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 27, Syracuse Orange 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	9	12	0	3	27
Syracuse Orange	3	3	6	6	20

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +11.79 EPA
• Clayton Welch (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +6.57 EPA
• Rex Culpepper (183) — 0.0 yds · -0.61 EPA/play -0.61 EPA

Rushing

• A.J. Davis (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Vincent Davis (221) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
• Moe Neal (183) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Maurice Ffrench (221) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.58 EPA
• Taj Harris (183) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.65 EPA
• Taysir Mack (221) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kenny Pickett	221	29	62.1%	0	2	+0.41	+11.79
Clayton Welch	183	18	44.4%	0	2	+0.36	+6.57
Rex Culpepper	183	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-0.61
Tommy DeVito	183	24	45.8%	0	0	-0.33	-7.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PITT	SYR
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	183	4	0	+0.15	Ended
Q1	221	1	0	+3.10	Pass TD
Q1	221	3	0	+1.37	Ended
Q1	183	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	183	8	0	-0.54	Ended
Q1	221	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	221	5	0	+1.72	Ended
Q1	183	4	0	-3.11	Punt
Q1	221	3	0	-2.53	Punt
Q1	183	5	0	-2.81	Punt
Q1	221	7	0	-1.75	Punt
Q2	183	1	0	-1.94	Ended
Q2	221	7	0	+7.34	Pass TD
Q2	183	5	0	-0.63	Punt
Q2	221	1	0	+1.23	Rush TD
Q2	221	4	0	+2.04	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Taj Harris 94 Yd pass from Clayton Welch (Andre Szmyt Kick) (+9.78 EPA)
2. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Sterling Hofrichter punt for 36 yds , Maurice Ffrench returns for 2 yds to the Pitt 46 Maurice Ffrench fumbled, recovered by Syrac Cameron Jordan (+5.42 EPA)
3. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · PITTSBURGH Penalty, Defensive Holding (10 Yards) to the Pitt 29 for a 1ST down (+3.86 EPA)
4. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Maurice Ffrench 14 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick) (+3.35 EPA)
5. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito pass complete to Nykeim Johnson for 29 yds to the Pitt 22 for a 1ST down (+3.19 EPA)
6. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Aaron Mathews 43 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Alex Kessman Kick) (+3.1 EPA)
7. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Clayton Welch pass complete to Trishton Jackson for 40 yds to the Pitt 35 for a 1ST down (+2.93 EPA)
8. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Vincent Davis run for a loss of 4 yards to the Pitt 30 (-2.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (27–20) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Kenny Pickett (221) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: PITT at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange?

Pittsburgh Panthers 27, Syracuse Orange 20 in Week 8 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 27–20.

Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112483.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Kenny Pickett (221) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Pittsburgh Panthers at Syracuse Orange in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.