Pittsburgh Tops Syracuse 30-13 in ACC Third Straight Win Amid 25 Penalties

Syracuse University football team suffered a 30-13 home loss to Pittsburgh, continuing a challenging stretch marked by offensive struggles and discipline issues. Despite the strong defensive effort from Syracuse, including seven sacks on Pittsburgh's quarterback Mason Heintschel, the Orange's offense managed only 84 yards through three quarters and committed multiple turnovers. Quarterback Rickie Collins threw three interceptions and was eventually replaced by freshman Luke Carney, but the offense failed to gain momentum throughout the game. Both teams were heavily penalized, with a combined total of 25 penalties disrupting the flow and pace of the game. Pittsburgh capitalized on Syracuse mistakes, including a punt return touchdown and a rushing touchdown by Heintschel, to secure their third straight win over Syracuse. The Orange, now 3-4 overall and 1-3 in ACC play, must improve their offensive execution and discipline as they prepare for an upcoming game against No. 12 Georgia Tech.