25/RV PITT Vs. SYRACUSE September 19, 2020 • Noon, ET Heinz Field (68,400/Natural Grass) • Pittsburgh, Pa
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#25/RV PITT vs. SYRACUSE September 19, 2020 • Noon, ET Heinz Field (68,400/Natural Grass) • Pittsburgh, Pa. ACC Network • Pitt Panthers Radio Network PittsburghPanthers.com • @Pitt_FB Schedules and Results Game Storylines √ No. 25 PITT (1-0, 0-0 ACC) 10 consecutive ACC contests directed the Panthers to 24 vic- Sept. 12 Austin Peay (ACCN) W, 55-0 when itPitt hosts opens Syracuse a stretch at Heinz of √ Since 2015, Pat Narduzzi has Sept. 19 Syracuse* (ACCN) Noon Field. The Panthers are coming third-highest win total (with Sept. 26 Louisville* TBA Virginiatories in Tech)ACC play, during tied that for thespan Oct. 3 NC State* TBA over Austin Peay. The Orange and trailing only Clemson (39) Oct. 10 at Boston College* TBA lostoff a 31-6 55-0 at season-opening North Carolina. win and Miami (25). Oct. 17 at Miami* TBA Oct. 24 Notre Dame* TBA √ Pitt and Syracuse have played Nov. 7 at Florida State* TBA every year since 1955, when - Nov. 14 at Georgia Tech* TBA both schools were indepen- √ Sinceence openers.joining the This ACC will in be2013, the Nov. 21 Virginia Tech* TBA dents. The Panthers and thirdthe Panthers consecutive are 3-4 year in and confer Nov. 28 at Clemson* TBA Dec. 12 or 19 ACC Championship Game** TBA opens ACC play at home. *ACC game **Charlotte, N.C. Orange were Big East football fourth time overall that Pitt ACCconference in 2013. members from 1993-2012 before entering the SYRACUSE (0-1, 0-1 ACC) √ √ Senior quarterback Kenny Sept. 12 at North Carolina* L, 6-31 the past 18 games in the series. Peay.Pickett Pickett was highly compiled effective 300 toin- Sept. 19 at Pitt* Noon TheHowever, Panthers tight have games won are 15 com of - one half of play against Austin Sept. 26 Georgia Tech* TBA Oct. 10 Duke* TBA contests have been decided by tal yards, throwing for 277 and- Oct. 17 Liberty TBA singlemonplace. digits, Six including of the past Pitt's eight downsrunning (one for anpass, additional one rush). 23. Oct. 24 at Clemson* TBA 27-20 win last year in the He accounted for two touch Oct. 31 Wake Forest* TBA Dome. - Nov. 7 Boston College* TBA rendered a single rushing yard Nov. 20 (Fri.) at Louisville* 7:30 p.m. √ Theto Austin heralded Peay Pitt on defense22 carries. sur Nov. 28 NC State* TBA at Heinz Field. Syracuse's lone The Panthers gave up only 137 Dec. 5 at Notre Dame* TBA √ Pittwin isat 8-1 Heinz against occurred the Orange in 2001, yards overall in producing their the venue's inaugural year. *ACC game Pitt-Syracuse Historyfirst shutout in Brief since 2014. Broadcast Information Series Began: 1916 Last Meeting at Pitt: Oct. 6, 2018 Series Overall: Pitt leads 40-32-3 (Pitt 44, Syracuse 37 [OT]) Television • ACC Network ACC Series: Pitt leads 6-1 Current Series Win Streak: Chris Cotter (play-by-play) At Pittsburgh: Pitt leads 23-11 Pitt has won 2 (2018-19) Mark Herzlich (analyst) At Syracuse: SU leads 19-17-3 Longest Pitt Series Win Streak: At Neutral Sites: SU leads 2-0 11 games (1973-83) Oct. 18, 2019 : Kelsey Riggs (reporter) Last Meeting: Longest SU Series Win Streak Pitt Radio • 93.7 The Fan & Pitt Panthers Radio Network (Pitt 27, Syracuse 20) 11 games (1991-2001) Pat Bostick (analyst) The Coaches LarryJeff Hathhorn Richert (reporter)(play-by-play) Pitt Coach Pat Narduzzi Syracuse Coach Dino Babers SiriusXM Satellite Radio Overall (season): 37-29 (sixth) Overall (season): 60-43 (ninth) Sirius 105, XM 193, Internet 955 At Pitt (season): same At Syracuse (season): Alma Mater: Rhode Island, 1990 Alma Mater: Hawaii, 1984 23-27 (fifth) WPTS Radio (Pitt Student Station) • 92.1 FM Record vs. SU: 4-1 Record vs. Pitt: 1-3 Online Audio 937thefan.radio.com 1 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA SERVICES SYRACUSE WEEK SCHEDULE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 No scheduled media Pat Narduzzi Interviews Interviews Final Narduzzi No scheduled media Pitt vs. Syracuse opportunities Press Conference 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Press Brief opportunities Heinz Field Noon 1 p.m. Noon, ET Narduzzi Radio Show ACC Network 1020 KDKA 6-7 p.m. WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE ACC MEDIA PORTAL PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA CONTACTS Pat Narduzzi conducts his game week The ACC and XOS Digital have partnered E.J. Borghetti, Executive Associate A.D. to provide individual highlight packages (football contact) Borghetti e-mail: [email protected] press conferences on Mondays at noon. R.J. Sepich, Assistant Communications Director The conferences will be held virtually from all ACC-controlled regular-season (co-football contact) willthis beseason posted via to a ZoomPittsburghPanthers.com video conference. football games to approved TV news Sepich e-mail: [email protected] laterVideo that and day. a transcript from the session affiliates for the 2020 season. Upon the Celeste Welsh, Communications Operations Director conclusion of each game, highlights will (credential contact) PITT MEDIA CREDENTIALS televisedbe made availablenews programming for local TV at news no Welsh e-mail: [email protected] All credential and parking applications cost.affiliates Outlets to download may access and the use highlights, in should be made along with any weekly head coach press PITT ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS PHONE NUMBERS online at sportssystems.com/pitt. Appli- Pitt Athletic Communications Office: (412) 648-8240 for Pitt home games Heinz Field Press Box: (412) 697-7198 approval. Unlike past seasons, creden- conferences, through the ACC Media Pitt Football Office: (412) 648-8700 cants will be notified via email regarding Portal. Interested affiliates should email- day. Approved applicants will obtain [email protected] to register for PITT FOOTBALL ON THE WEB theirtials will credentials not be distributed at the new beforemedia gameen- alongthe ACC with Media credentials Portal. Approved to access theaffili ACC Official Pitt Site: PittsburghPanthers.com trance located at the southwest rotunda, Mediaates will Portal. receive a confirmation email Media Info: collegepressbox.com Pitt Football Twitter/Instagram: @Pitt_FB ACC DIGITAL LICENSE Pitt YouTube Page: YouTube.com/pittlivewire theadjacent Carnegie to the Science Champions Center) Club. will The not be Per ACC News Access Guidelines, game utilizedtraditional this media season. entrance Hardcopy (across parking from PITT ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESS passes will not be distributed. Approved not be distributed through digital plat- media will be assigned a lot and have footage (station shot or broadcast) may Athletic Communications their name on a gate list. PetersenUniversity Events of Pittsburgh Center forms without a license. The ACC and 3719 Terrace Street ROAD GAME CREDENTIALS XOS Digital now offer a turnkey digital Pittsburgh, PA 15261 Media outlets desiring to cover Pitt road highlight license specifically designed games should contact E.J. Borghetti for local TV affiliates. This license will PITT PRACTICE FACILITY ADDRESS ([email protected]) at least cover the use of ACC game footage two weeks in advance. A Pitt traveling across official station websites, apps UPMC Rooney Sports Complex media list will be submitted to the host duringand social the mediabroadcast platforms. window Distribution is strictly 3450Pitt Football South Water Office Street - of in-game highlights on any platform- Pittsburgh PA 15203 basedinstitution, on space which and will demand. have final deter [email protected], regardless of toa digital receive li more cense. Interested affiliates should email ACC COMMUNICATIONS CONTACTS mination on opponent media requests license. Amy Yakola, Executive Associate Commissioner HEINZ FIELD SAFETY PROTOCOLS information or to purchase a digital (chief of external affairs) Reporters should anticipate a symp- Yakola e-mail: [email protected] tom and temperature screening prior COLLEGEPRESSBOX.COM Kevin Best, Senior Associate Commissioner to gaining admittance to Heinz Field. Media can use collegepressbox.com to (football communications) Credentials will only be issued upon the Best e-mail: [email protected] media guides, headshots, logos and download game notes, quotes, statistics, ACC Communications Phone: (336) 854-8787 and temperature check. Face coverings - satisfactory completion of the symptom mation will be distributed to accredited more for each conference. Login infor ACC FOOTBALL ON THE WEB collegepressbox.com/register. Official ACC Site: theacc.com that fully cover the nose and mouth are media or you can apply for access at Media Info: collegepressbox.com mandatory in all areas of Heinz Field. ACC Football Twitter: @ACCFootball Media members are responsible for ACC YouTube Page: YouTube.com/ACCDigitalNetwork choosetheir own to wear.face covering and any other personal protective equipment they 2 PROBABLE PITT TWO-DEEP OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIALISTS Quarterback Defensive End Placekicker 8 KENNY PICKETT (SR, 6-2, 220) 91 PATRICK JONES II (SR*, 6-5, 260) 97 ALEX KESSMAN (SR*, 6-3, 190) 17 Davis Beville (FR*, 6-5, 220) or 5 Deslin Alexandre (JR*, 6-4, 270) or 91 Sam Scarton (FR*, 6-0, 185) or 16 Joey Yellen (FR*, 6-3, 215) 6 John Morgan (SO*, 6-2, 250) 90 Ben Sauls (FR, 5-10, 180) Running Back Defensive Tackle Punter 21 A.J. DAVIS (SR, 6-0, 215) 10 KEYSHON CAMP (SR*, 6-4, 295) 98 KIRK CHRISTODOULOU (JR*, 6-1, 215) 23 Todd Sibley Jr. (JR*, 5-9, 225) or 2 David Green (SO*, 6-0, 280) 92 Cam Guess (FR, 5-11, 195) 22 Vincent Davis (SO, 5-8, 175) or 4 Daniel Carter (FR*, 5-10, 220) or Defensive Tackle Holder 2 Israel Abanikanda (FR, 5-11, 200) 95 DEVIN DANIELSON (SO*, 6-1, 300) 98 KIRK CHRISTODOULOU (JR*, 6-1, 215) 92 Tyler Bentley (SO*, 6-2, 300) or 92 Cam Guess (FR, 5-11, 195) Wide Receiver 18 SHOCKY JACQUES-LOUIS (JR, 6-0, 185) Long Snapper 6 Tre Tipton (SR*, 6-0, 185) or Defensive8 Calijah End Kancey (FR*, 6-0, 270) 94 CAL ADOMITIS (SR, 6-2, 235) 9 DJ Turner (SR*, 5-9, 205) 17 RASHAD WEAVER (SR*, 6-5, 270) 49 Byron Floyd (FR, 6-1, 245) 87 Habakkuk Baldonado (SO*, 6-5, 250) Wide Receiver Kickoff Returner 11 TAYSIR MACK (SR*, 6-2, 205) OR Money Linebacker 3 JORDAN ADDISON (FR, 6-0, 170) 5 JARED WAYNE (SO, 6-3, 195) 24 PHIL CAMPBELL III (SR*, 6-1, 220) 25 A.J.