Watch: Pitt nabs 5 INTs, 3 pick-6s in rout of Syracuse
Pittsburgh opened Thursday's 41-13 win over Syracuse on fire, as the Panthers' defense grabbed four interceptions in the first half.
Linebacker Rasheem Biles returned the first pick for a touchdown just over two minutes into the contest.
SHARKS! EAT! 🦈
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) October 24, 2024
PICK 6 TO START US OFF 😤
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The Panthers then submitted a candidate for interception of the year when a pass was tipped several times and ultimately caught by linebacker Brandon George while he was lying on the ground.
HOW DID HE MAKE THIS INTERCEPTION 😱 pic.twitter.com/vciVZUWvTs
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 25, 2024
Pitt kept rolling as linebacker Kyle Louis hauled in the team's second pick-6 of the game moments later.
3 PICKS… 2 PICK 6s… THESE PANTHERS ARE FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS! 🟡🔵#HailToPitt
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) October 25, 2024
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The Panthers' defense continued to fluster the Orange's offense as the first half wound down. Linebacker Braylan Lovelace caught a tipped pass and raced for Pitt's third pick-6 of the first half with just over one minute remaining in the second quarter. The Panthers led 31-0 at halftime.
PICK SIX PICK SIX PICK SIX 🚨@Pitt_FB with their THIRD pick six of the night!
— ACC Football (@ACCFootball) October 25, 2024
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Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord finished the contest with 321 yards, no touchdowns, and five interceptions on 35-of-64 passing. He also recorded a rushing touchdown.
Pitt improved to 7-0 (3-0) with the win while the Orange dropped to 5-2 (2-2). The Panthers visit SMU next week while Syracuse hosts Virginia Tech.