PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pitt’s soccer staff took middle stage on Thursday with its primetime matchup in opposition to Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium.

The Panthers shined of their 41-13 win over the Orange, remaining undefeated and persevering with their nice season.

It has been a historic season for the Panthers (7-0), off to their finest begin since 1982. Followers have been pumped for Thursday’s matchup as Pitt renewed its yearly rivalry with Syracuse, particularly with legend Larry Fitzgerald in attendance.

The crisp fall air made for the right setup for a basic affair between the Panther and Orange. For Pitt followers, they could not be happier.

“I did not assume we might be this good. We’re undefeated, so I am dwelling life proper now. It is nice,” Pitt fan Jack Galbraith stated.

“I can’t look ahead to this recreation. It’ll be superior,” Pitt senior Richie Donato stated earlier than kickoff.

For followers of the Panthers, 2023 proved to be a forgettable yr. They might solely muster up three wins all season. The Pitt devoted credit score the quarterback play of Eli Holstein for turning the staff round.

“Eli is balling out. He is killing it, so I might say quarterback is the largest turnaround,” Donato stated earlier than the sport.

With all the joy, there may be nonetheless cautious optimism for the staff. Followers have skilled heartbreak and frustration up to now. They know there isn’t a straightforward recreation between now and the tip of the yr.

“There’s no one on our schedule that we will not beat. There’s no one on our schedule that may’t beat us,” Pitt fan Tom Bailey stated.

There are new expectations for this staff. Followers hope all of it comes collectively for the Panthers within the second half of the yr.

“Win 10 video games and win a bowl recreation. That is the expectation in my thoughts proper now,” Galbraith stated.