Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Syracuse Orange 41–13 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Syracuse Orange 13, Pittsburgh Panthers 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	12	6	6	6	13
Pittsburgh Panthers	3	6	0	9	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 102.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.31 EPA
• Nate Yarnell (Pittsburgh) — 30.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -5.07 EPA
• Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 402.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -20.22 EPA

Rushing

• LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 32.0 yds -0.61 EPA
• Desmond Reid (Pittsburgh) — 62.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 26.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Jackson Meeks (Syracuse) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 6 rec · 20.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Emanuel Ross (Syracuse) — 5 rec · 78.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eli Holstein	Pittsburgh	16	68.8%	102	2	+0.08	+1.31
Nate Yarnell	Pittsburgh	8	62.5%	30	0	-0.63	-5.07
Kyle McCord	Syracuse	68	51.5%	402	0	-0.30	-20.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Syracuse	Pittsburgh
Plays	93	44
EPA / play	-0.211	-0.198
Total EPA	-19.61	-8.72
Success rate	36.6%	38.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.297	-0.157
Rush EPA / play	+0.025	-0.248
Yards	454	232

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	3	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	4	45	-7.69	Touchdown
Q1	Syracuse	5	10	-4.18	Interception
Q1	Pittsburgh	5	13	-2.38	Field goal
Q1	Syracuse	6	83	-7.40	Touchdown
Q1	Syracuse	13	55	-0.96	Ended
Q2	Pittsburgh	7	65	+4.07	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	3	4	-2.36	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	5	5	-3.88	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	13	35	-0.62	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	12	-0.27	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	1	33	-7.91	Touchdown
Q2	Syracuse	2	-15	-0.36	Ended
Q3	Syracuse	18	83	+9.34	Rush TD
Q3	Pittsburgh	5	18	-1.31	Punt
Q3	Syracuse	4	19	-1.95	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.92 EPA)
2. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.71 EPA)
3. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.41 EPA)
4. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Dan Villari for 21 yards (4th & 11) (+5.72 EPA)
5. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+4.33 EPA)
6. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Oronde Gadsden II for 24 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.98 EPA)
7. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Jackson Meeks for 6 yards (4th & 5) (+3.91 EPA)
8. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to LeQuint Allen for 4 yards (4th & 3) (+3.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (41–13) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 102.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Pittsburgh at -0.198 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 Syracuse Orange vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Syracuse Orange 13, Pittsburgh Panthers 41 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 13–41.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634770.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) led passers with 102.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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