Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord had a first-half to overlook on Thursday night time towards Pittsburgh.
McCord threw three pick-6s within the first half towards Pittsburgh, who took a 31-0 lead into the break. He had no reply for the Pittsburgh protection and nonetheless hasn’t had a solution for that unit within the second half.
Pittsburgh was the primary staff within the nation to have three defensive touchdowns in a half this season.
Here is the third pick-6:
McCord threw 4 complete interceptions within the first half earlier than he had a dashing landing within the third quarter.
He was rolling earlier than this recreation, throwing for two,160 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. He had additionally helped the Orange win 5 of their first six video games and had them squarely within the ACC Title dialog earlier than this contest.
The Panthers are displaying that they don’t seem to be solely one of many prime groups within the ACC however one of many prime groups within the nation. They’re an actual risk to get to the School Soccer Playoff proper now.
Assuming a large comeback is not within the playing cards, the Orange will fall to 5-2 heading into their subsequent recreation towards the Virginia Tech Hokies whereas the Panthers will enhance to 7-0 earlier than their subsequent recreation towards the SMU Mustangs.
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