Syracuse (4-2, 1-2 ACC) lost to its most familiar foe, Pittsburgh (3-3, 2-1 ACC), 44-37 in overtime. The Panthers scored the game-winning touchdown in the extra session and then intercepted Syracuse senior quarterback Eric Dungey when the Orange had its possession to claim the victory.
It was the third overtime game played between the Orange and the Panthers and the first time Pittsburgh came away with a win.
The length of the contest was extended by a 69-minute weather delay in the third quarter.
- Syracuse Loses to Pitt In OT, 44-37 (Cuse.com)
- Syracuse football loses in overtime at Pittsburgh (Syracuse.com)
- Syracuse doesn’t capitalize on early lead in overtime loss to Pitt (Daily Orange)
- Final score: Pittsburgh 44, Syracuse 37 (OT) (NunesMagician.com)
HIGHLIGHTS:
COACH BABERS POSTGAME:
MORE COVERAGE ONLINE:
– Syracuse falls to Pitt, 44-37 in overtime: ‘We’ve got to get better’ (NunesMagician.com)
– Dungey’s inefficiency and more takeaways from Syracuse’s overtime loss at Pittsburgh (Daily Orange)
– Syracuse football box score at Pittsburgh (Syracuse.com)
– Devin Butler out on Saturday due to violation of team rules (Daily Orange)
– Dino Babers on Syracuse football’s loss at Pittsburgh: ‘We didn’t give it away’ (Syracuse.com)
GAMEDAY TWEETS:
In a nutshell:
– Syracuse led, 14-0
– Pitt scored the next 20
– Both kickers had career days
– Hour-plus rain delay
– 4:30+ experience
– 81 combined points
– Overtime
– Heartbreak— Orange Fizz (@OrangeFizz) October 6, 2018
Syracuse goes into the bye week 4-2. Back at it Oct. 20 against UNC at the Carrier Dome. Orange blow a chance to get into the Top 25 and start 5-1 for the first time since 1999.
— Brent Axe (@BrentAxeMedia) October 6, 2018
Worse feeling than last week. By far. #Syracuse pic.twitter.com/0CK5fMFM6A
— Chris Velardi (@cvelardi) October 6, 2018
Alex Kessman FG from 45 yards is GOOD!!!
Syracuse 37
Pitt 37:08 left
— Mike Drakulich 🇺🇸🇷🇸 | Pittsburgh SportsNation (@PghSportsNation) October 6, 2018
That celebration by @CoachBabersCuse was 1st class. Career long by Andre Szmyt: 54 yard field goal to give Syracuse 37-34 lead. pic.twitter.com/59I7pbxwwF
— InsideTheLoudHouse (@LoudHouseFS) October 6, 2018
Pitt-Syracuse is an Instant Classic. PITT 34 SYRACUSE 34. 75 yd TD drive. Pitt a quick knife through butter TD drive. Some good running there. JC
— john chergi (@JChergi) October 6, 2018
UPDATE: The teams will be coming out of the locker rooms at 3:10 PM ET for an estimated 3:20 start time. pic.twitter.com/4eei3kO9bb
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) October 6, 2018
Let’s eat. pic.twitter.com/Qj3IGqBr7U
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) October 6, 2018
PREVIEW:
The storied rivalry between two of Eastern football’s top programs continues this weekend when Syracuse (4-1, 1-1 ACC) and cross-divisional foe Pittsburgh (2-3, 1-1 ACC) meet for the 74th time. Kickoff is set for 12:20 p.m. at Heinz Field and the contest will be televised on Raycom Sports.
Syracuse is coming off its first loss of the season, a 27-23 setback at No. 3 Clemson. Pittsburgh has lost two straight road games, including a 45-14 decision at No. 13 UCF in its most recent outing. Read More | Game Notes (.pdf)
ORANGE-PITT COVERAGE:
– Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh: TV/streaming, time, odds, history and more (NunesMagician.com)
– ‘Cuse Unis: Orange helmets, white jerseys & blue pants vs. Pitt (NunesMagician.com)
– Syracuse vs. Pitt preview Q&A with Cardiac Hill (NunesMagician.com)
– Orange Weekly: Can Syracuse football go into the bye week 5-1? (video) (Syracuse.com)
– What channel is Syracuse football-Pittsburgh on? TV, time, live stream info (Syracuse.com)
– After tough loss at Clemson, Syracuse awaits struggling Pitt (WHEC)
– Game day beer picks: Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh (NunesMagician.com)
These three earned the right to lead us at Pitt as game captains pic.twitter.com/VunVJkyJSe
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) October 5, 2018
– What channel is Syracuse football-Pittsburgh on? TV, time, live stream info (Syracuse.com)
– Syracuse vs Pittsburgh: Official TNIAAM predictions and poll (NunesMagician.com)
– TNIAAP: Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Preview (NunesMagician.com)
– Syracuse opponent preview: What to know about Pittsburgh (Daily Orange)
– Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh: five things to watch (NunesMagician.com)
– Slackin’ Off: Dino Babers salary (NunesMagician.com)
– Syracuse football promotes Kramer Cook to lead recruiting operations (Syracuse.com)
– Orange Weekly: Can Syracuse football go into the bye week 5-1? (video) (Syracuse.com)
– Orange Extra: Hello, Old Friend (Cuse.com)
– ACC Coaches teleconference: Dino Babers talks special teams and defense (NunesMagician.com)
– Inexperienced SU linebackers suffer growing pains (Daily Orange)
– Eat Sh*t Pitt: A Letter (NunesMagician.com)
– Syracuse Football prepares for a pivotal month (NunesMagician.com)
– Graham: Syracuse can hang with the best, but isn’t there yet (Daily Orange)
– Syracuse favored to beat Pittsburgh in crucial ACC matchup (Syracuse.com)
– Is Syracuse ready to take the next step? Pitt might be the perfect opponent to find out (NunesMagician.com)
– Cable problem during SU football game was last straw (Your letters) (Syracuse.com)
– Syracuse vs Pitt: Depth chart reveals linebacker swapping (NunesMagician.com)
– Syracuse opens as 6.5-point favorites over Pitt (NunesMagician.com)
READ: No matter the circumstances, there's always something on the line when Syracuse meets Pitt. With the two sides set to face on Saturday, here's three crucial statements the Orange would make with a win.https://t.co/hjUIlETyzg
— Orange Fizz (@OrangeFizz) October 4, 2018
Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey makes the game look easy. He can run and pass equally well. How does Pitt plan on stopping him during Saturday's homecoming game at Heinz Field? @JDiPaola_Trib
has the scoop.https://t.co/zM71dj2NXu— Tribune-Review Sports (@TribSports) October 4, 2018
*pssst* Hey Pitt, you're jerks and we don't like you. https://t.co/omfJlNFXBp
— Andy Pregler (@acpregler) October 3, 2018
– Babers wants team to take page from Clemson after tough loss (Syracuse.com)
– Three plays that led to Syracuse’s loss at Clemson explained (Daily Orange)
– How good can Syracuse football be in 2018? (podcast) (Syracuse.com)
– Babers reflects on Clemson loss, details timeout decisions (Daily Orange)
– What’s college football saying about Syracuse after Week 5? (NunesMagician.com)
– Quest for Gasparilla: We’re Coming for Ya, El Paso! (NunesMagician.com)
– Stock watch: Wide receivers, Kendall Coleman up; linebackers down after loss to Clemson (Daily Orange)
– Syracuse football kicker Andre Szmyt honored by ACC (Syracuse.com)
– Syracuse football long snapper Matt Keller out for season (Syracuse.com)
– Syracuse football bowl watch: Odds improve despite loss to Clemson (Syracuse.com)
Game Week 6️⃣
🏈 Pitt vs. Syracuse
Homecoming Weekend📰 Storylines, Stats & Info
🔗 https://t.co/EEwQvsliP3#H2P 🔒 #LockTheGates pic.twitter.com/zmFNHHirGa
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) October 1, 2018
💬@CoachBabersCuse has the Orange already moved on from Saturday's loss and looking ahead to a road trip to Pitt. pic.twitter.com/CubKbvwiGZ
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) October 1, 2018
I might be the only one who finds this interesting, but here is where the ACC ranks in S&P+ special teams:
Syracuse: 1
VT: 2
UNC: 13
Duke: 25
Louisville: 31
Clemson: 65
BC: 70
Miami: 76
Wake: 79
GT: 95
FSU: 100
NC State: 109
UVa: 125
Pitt: 127— Lauren Brownlow (@lebrownlow) October 1, 2018
