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TNIAAM Reacts Results: Orange fans hopes for a bowl becoming fruitless

The Syracuse Orange stumbled to a 27-13 defeat against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The setback dropped Syracuse to a 1-2 overall record and 0-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, dimming postseason expectations among the fan base following multiple second-half miscues and turnovers.

During the contest, Pittsburgh linebacker Jeremiah Marcelin halted Syracuse running back Shavane Anderson Jr. on a tackle in the opening half, while the Orange also made a change at kicker.

Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli faced persistent difficulties throughout the evening, raising doubts about his status as the primary signal-caller moving forward. Meanwhile, the victorious Panthers improved to three wins on the year and secured their first conference triumph behind an effort where opposing quarterback Mason Heintschel also endured his share of offensive adversity.