Pittsburgh–Syracuse football rivalry
| First meeting | October 21, 1916 Pittsburgh, 30–0 |
|---|---|
| Latest meeting | October 24, 2024 Pittsburgh, 41–13 |
| Next meeting | October 18, 2025 |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 80 |
| All-time series | Pittsburgh leads, 44–32–3 |
| Largest victory | Syracuse, 55–7 (1996) |
| Longest win streak | Pittsburgh, 11 (1973–1983) Syracuse, 11 (1991–2001) |
| Current win streak | Pittsburgh, 1 (2024–present) |
The Pittsburgh–Syracuse football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Pittsburgh Panthers and Syracuse Orange. It began in 1916 and has been played every year since 1955. The Panthers and Orange were both Eastern football independents for most of their history but have shared the same football conference since 1991 when the Big East Football Conference was formed from Eastern football independents. Pitt is the most played opponent for Syracuse and Syracuse is the third most played opponent for Pitt. Sharing membership in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) since 2013, the Panthers and Orange are designated cross-divisional opponents. Beginning in 2023, the ACC eliminated the Atlantic and Coastal divisions, going to one division. The Panthers and Orange were designated primary opponents, ensuring they will meet annually. They have played a total of 80 times, with Pittsburgh leading the series 44–32–3.