Pittsburgh Panthers face Syracuse Orange in ACC opener

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The Pittsburgh Panthers are set to begin Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play this Thursday, September 17, against the Syracuse Orange at Acrisure Stadium. The matchup features the 2-0 Panthers against the 1-1 Orange.

Pittsburgh enters the game following a 12-7 defensive victory over UCF. Key players to watch include quarterback Mason Heintschel and freshman running back Damon Ferguson Jr. Syracuse, led by quarterback Steve Angeli, looks to bounce back from a recent 21-18 loss to California.

In related news, the ACC has also released the 2027 schedule for the Panthers. The upcoming schedule includes home games against Duke, Miami, Wake Forest, and SMU.

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Acrisure Stadium · Atlantic Coast Conference · Mason Heintschel · Pittsburgh Panthers · Steve Angeli · Syracuse Orange

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