Pittsburgh at Syracuse 11/27/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 11/26/2021 at 11:17 AM ET

The Carrier Dome will host the final game of the season between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Syracuse Orange on Saturday. Pitts.urgh comes into this game as one of the biggest surprises in the nation with a 9-2 record overall riding a three game win streak to punch a trip to the ACC championship game. Pittsburgh has relied on a potent offense thus far this season averaging 43.9 points per game on 530.7 yards as a team .

Quarterback Kenny Pickett has been dominating thus far this season posting 3857 yards through the air with 36 passing touchdowns, while adding 217 yards rushing and four touchdowns as well. Jordan Addison has been the primary target in the Pittsburgh passing game with 1,272 yards and 15 touchdowns on 74 receptions.

Syracuse Orange come into this game 5-6 on the year riding a two game losing streak with their playoff chances hanging in the balance. Syracuse struggled defensively a week ago allowing 399 yards and 41 points on the road against the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Offensively Syracuse used two quarterbacks to complete only nine of 21 passes for 66 total yards. The Syracuse ground attack led the way for the offense with 170 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries. Sean Tucker led the way with 105 yards and one score on 13 carries.

Pittsburgh is the overwhelming favorite in this game and will dominate from the opening kickoff. Look for Pittsburgh to control the ball and clock for the full 60 minutes leading to a blowout win to head into the ACC championship game with momentum. Take Pittsburgh to close the season out with a road win against a mediocre conference foe. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh wins and covers 42-17.

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