Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Syracuse Orange: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Syracuse Orange 30–13 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 30, Syracuse Orange 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	3	3	9	30
Syracuse Orange	6	6	0	6	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Luke Carney (Syracuse) — 10.0 yds · +0.14 EPA/play +0.43 EPA
• Rickie Collins (Syracuse) — 185.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -7.12 EPA
• Mason Heintschel (Pittsburgh) — 128.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -16.01 EPA

Rushing

• Ja'Kyrian Turner (Pittsburgh) — 32.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Yasin Willis (Syracuse) — 16.0 yds -0.57 EPA
• Juelz Goff (Pittsburgh) — 10.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Darrell Gill Jr. (Syracuse) — 4 rec · 34.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Johntay Cook (Syracuse) — 6 rec · 66.0 yds +1.36 EPA
• Kenny Johnson (Pittsburgh) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Carney	Syracuse	3	66.7%	10	0	+0.14	+0.43
Rickie Collins	Syracuse	34	44.1%	185	2	-0.21	-7.12
Mason Heintschel	Pittsburgh	28	39.3%	128	0	-0.57	-16.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Pittsburgh	Syracuse
Plays	64	64
EPA / play	-0.252	-0.244
Total EPA	-16.12	-15.64
Success rate	28.1%	28.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.572	-0.181
Rush EPA / play	-0.003	-0.331
Yards	270	289

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	3	1	-4.52	Interception
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	42	+4.01	Rush TD
Q1	Syracuse	3	8	-1.78	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	7	-2.59	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	6	21	-0.24	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	28	-5.70	Interception
Q1	Syracuse	2	12	+2.23	Pass TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	12	39	-1.72	Field goal
Q2	Syracuse	9	37	+0.58	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	5	19	-0.13	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	2	17	-3.40	Interception
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	10	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	3	3	-0.54	Touchdown
Q3	Pittsburgh	8	51	+0.28	Field goal
Q3	Syracuse	3	8	-1.75	Punt
Q3	Pittsburgh	3	-2	-3.58	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Punt return touchdown (-7.05 EPA)
2. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Rickie Collins pass intercepted (-6.64 EPA)
3. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Mason Heintschel rushes 36 yards for a touchdown (+4.74 EPA)
4. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Rickie Collins pass to Johntay Cook for 26 yards (4th & 8) (+4.65 EPA)
5. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Juelz Goff rushes for 2 yards (4th & 2) (+3.88 EPA)
6. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Penalty (4th & 8) (+3.0 EPA)
7. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Rickie Collins pass to Darrell Gill Jr. for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.89 EPA)
8. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Rickie Collins sacked for a loss of 12 yards (3rd & 9) (-2.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (30–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Luke Carney (Syracuse) — 10.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Syracuse at -0.244 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 30, Syracuse Orange 13 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 30–13.

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=401754568.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Luke Carney (Syracuse) led passers with 10.0 yards.

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.