Pittsburgh beats Florida State 34-31, riding a three-game win streak and preparing to face Syracuse.

The Pittsburgh Panthers, winners of three straight games and averaging 39.8 points per game, head into their matchup with Syracuse riding high after a 34-31 road win over then-No. 25 Florida State. True freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns in that game, contributing to Pitt’s 4-2 record and 2-1 ACC start. Coach Pat Narduzzi emphasized resilience, while the Panthers hold a strong historical edge, having won 17 of the last 20 meetings. In contrast, Syracuse, 3-3 and 1-2 in the ACC, is coming off consecutive losses to Duke and SMU and remains reliant on LSU transfer Rickie Collins at quarterback after Steve Angeli’s injury. Coach Fran Brown urged his team to stay focused on its goals despite setbacks.