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September 17, 2026 β’ Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Syracuse Orange (1-2) takes on Pittsburgh Panthers (3-0) at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh.
Syracuse Orange
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Pittsburgh Panthers
Home Side
Record
3-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYR
|
0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
|
PIT
|
7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
3:16
La'Vell Wright 2 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick)
Score
12:38
Damon Ferguson Jr. 32 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick)
Score
8:06
Antonio Chadha 42 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:28
Ahmad Miller 2 Yd Run (Shay Barker Kick)
Score
0:00
Shay Barker 42 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:15
Mason Heintschel 9 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick)
Score
8:16
Antonio Chadha 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:08
Shay Barker 30 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
28%
Syracuse Orange
VS
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Pittsburgh Panthers
Projected Score
SYR 35
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PIT 38
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Pittsburgh Panthers scoring offense aligns well against Syracuse Orange defense.
- Pittsburgh Panthers offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Pittsburgh Panthers passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Syracuse Orange controls the trenches in the run game.
Syracuse Orange
STAT
Pittsburgh Panthers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Pittsburgh Panthers plays on familiar turf at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Syracuse Orange Could Win
Syracuse Orange will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Pittsburgh Panthers Could Win
Pittsburgh Panthers scoring offense aligns well against Syracuse Orange defense.
Deciding Factor
Pittsburgh Panthers offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
42,087
Closing Odds
Line: PITT -10.5 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Syracuse Orange Leaders
Steve Angeli
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Shavane Anderson Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Nate Edwards
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Pittsburgh Panthers Leaders
Corey Dailey
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jaylin Brown
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Amah Agwu
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Syracuse Orange (65.2%)
Pittsburgh Panthers (34.8%)
Total Submissions: 78 circles
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