How to Watch Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 18, 2025

Updated Oct. 18, 2025 7:29 p.m. ET

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On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Syracuse Orange (3-3) will take on Eli Holstein and the Pittsburgh Panthers (4-2). Go to ACC Network to see the Panthers play the Orange.

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How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York
TV Channel: ACC Network
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse: Head to Head

Pittsburgh has won against Syracuse two times in the past three matchups.
In those games, the Panthers have a 2-1 record ATS, while the two teams have gone over the total on one occasion.
Syracuse has scored 23 fewer points than Pittsburgh in their past three games.

Pittsburgh's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Duquesne	W 61-9
9/6/2025	vs. Central Michigan	W 45-17
9/13/2025	at West Virginia	L 31-24
9/27/2025	vs. Louisville	L 34-27
10/4/2025	vs. Boston College	W 48-7
10/11/2025	at Florida State	W 34-31
10/18/2025	at Syracuse	-
10/25/2025	vs. North Carolina State	-
11/1/2025	at Stanford	-
11/15/2025	vs. Notre Dame	-
11/22/2025	at Georgia Tech	-
11/29/2025	vs. Miami (FL)	-

Pittsburgh 2025 Stats & Insights

Pittsburgh is compiling 431.8 yards per game on offense (37th in the FBS), and rank 31st on defense, yielding 313.7 yards allowed per game.
Pittsburgh owns the 86th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (230.2 allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 10th-best with 309.3 passing yards per game.
The Panthers rank 51st in scoring defense this season (21.5 points allowed per game), but they've been shining on offense, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 39.8 points per game.
Defensively, the Panthers have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking eighth-best by allowing only 83.5 per game. They rank 108th on offense (122.5 rushing yards per game).
Pittsburgh is averaging a 37% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 95th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 43rd, giving up a 34.8% third-down percentage.
The Panthers have forced eight total turnovers (56th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (102nd in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -2, 88th-ranked in college football.

Pittsburgh 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Eli Holstein	QB	1,058 YDS (62.7%) / 11 TD / 5 INT 83 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 16.6 RUSH YPG
Raphael Williams	WR	25 REC / 438 YDS / 4 TD / 73 YPG
Desmond Reid	RB	187 YDS / 1 TD / 46.8 YPG / 5.2 YPC 14 REC / 226 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 56.5 REC YPG
Mason Heintschel	QB	680 YDS (73%) / 6 TD / 2 INT 92 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 46 RUSH YPG
Kyle Louis	LB	40 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Rasheem Biles	LB	51 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Braylan Lovelace	LB	40 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Cruce Brookins	DB	32 TKL / 1 TFL

Syracuse's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Tennessee	L 45-26
9/6/2025	vs. UConn	W 27-20
9/12/2025	vs. Colgate	W 66-24
9/20/2025	at Clemson	W 34-21
9/27/2025	vs. Duke	L 38-3
10/4/2025	at SMU	L 31-18
10/18/2025	vs. Pittsburgh	-
10/25/2025	at Georgia Tech	-
10/31/2025	vs. North Carolina	-
11/8/2025	at Miami (FL)	-
11/22/2025	at Notre Dame	-
11/29/2025	vs. Boston College	-

Syracuse 2025 Stats & Insights

Syracuse's defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, ceding 448.8 total yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 36th with 432.3 total yards per contest.
Defensively, Syracuse is a bottom-25 pass unit, ceding 291.2 passing yards per game (sixth-worst). Fortunately, it is thriving on the offensive side of the ball, putting up 320.7 passing yards per contest (fifth-best).
The Orange have been struggling defensively, ranking 24th-worst with 29.8 points surrendered per game. They have been better on offense, putting up 29 points per contest (67th-ranked).
The Orange's running game has not been getting things done, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 111.7 rushing yards per game. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 157.7 rushing yards per contest (95th-ranked).
In terms of third-down efficiency, Syracuse ranks 97th in the FBS (36.9% third-down conversion rate) and 75th defensively (38.8% third-down rate allowed).
The Orange have forced seven turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 12 times, leading to a -5 turnover margin that is 18th-worst in the FBS.

Syracuse 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Steve Angeli	QB	1,352 YDS (62.8%) / 10 TD / 2 INT -32 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -8 RUSH YPG
Yasin Willis	RB	337 YDS / 4 TD / 67.4 YPG / 4.3 YPC
Justus Ross-Simmons	WR	18 REC / 294 YDS / 5 TD / 49 YPG
Darrell Gill Jr.	WR	17 REC / 342 YDS / 3 TD / 57 YPG
Braheem Long Jr.	DB	26 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Antoine Deslauriers	LB	25 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Gary Bryant III	LB	33 TKL / 1 TFL
Demetres Samuel Jr.	DB	26 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD