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Pitt Stuns Syracuse, Defense Saves the Day | Pittsburgh Panthers Football News
Pitt’s first ACC win came with a gritty 27-13 victory over Syracuse, thanks to a dominant defense and a surprisingly strong run game—while the offense, led by struggling QB Mason Heintschel, looked shaky again. Heintschel threw for just 123 yards and his first interception of the season, but backups Damon Ferguson Jr. and LaVell Wright powered the ground game with over 100 yards each. The offensive line opened holes, fueling a key 76-yard TD drive. Defense held Syracuse to under 150 rushing yards, forced eight tackles for loss, and made critical stops. Up next: Bucknell, then Virginia Tech on…
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