Pittsburgh Panthers defeat Syracuse Orange 27-13: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Syracuse Orange 13, Pittsburgh Panthers 27
The Pittsburgh Panthers beat the Syracuse Orange 27-13 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium. The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 51.5, with 40 points combined.
Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Panthers led 7-0 after the first quarter and 17-10 at halftime. They outscored the Syracuse Orange 10-3 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ahmad Miller (Syracuse Orange): 14 carries for 78 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Umari Hatcher (Syracuse Orange): 3 catches for 58 yards.
- Damon Ferguson Jr. (Pittsburgh Panthers): 10 carries for 102 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- La'Vell Wright (Pittsburgh Panthers): 14 carries for 81 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers?
The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites, winning by 14 points.
The spread opened and closed at Pittsburgh Panthers -10.5.
Did Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 40 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, under by 11.5. 27 of the 40 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 51.5.
Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Syracuse Orange team total 20.5: the under, paying -125, with 13 scored.
- First-half total 26.5: the over, paying -115, with 27 points scored.
- Pittsburgh Panthers team total 30.5: the under, paying +100, with 27 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Pittsburgh Panthers won the first half, paying -285.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -135, with 7 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Pittsburgh Panthers won the first quarter, paying -230.
- First-half spread: Pittsburgh Panthers -6.5 covered, paying -112.
Syracuse Orange and Pittsburgh Panthers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Syracuse Orange 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it two straight losses for the Syracuse Orange.
This result left the Pittsburgh Panthers 3-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
What's next for Syracuse Orange and Pittsburgh Panthers?
Next for the Syracuse Orange: at the UConn Huskies on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Panthers: the Bucknell Bison at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.