In a decisive 41-13 victory at Acrisure Stadium, the 19th-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers, known for their 'Sharks' defense, overwhelmed Syracuse, maintaining an unbeaten start to the season. Pittsburgh's defense, led by linebackers Rasheem Biles, Kyle Louis, and Braylan Lovelace, returned three interceptions for touchdowns, a feat not seen since 2022. Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord struggled significantly, throwing five interceptions, four in the first half, severely impairing his team's performance and diminishing his standing as a top contender for the national passing title. Despite McCord's efforts, including completing 35 of 64 passes for 321 yards, the Orange were unable to recover from their early setbacks. Pittsburgh's aggressive defensive play and relentless pressure on McCord underscored their dominance and sent a strong message to the rest of the ACC. The loss ended Syracuse's three-game winning streak and likely impacts their aspirations for the ACC Championship.