Pat Narduzzi sets Pitt record with 144th game as coach in win over Syracuse

On Thursday night, Pat Narduzzi coached his 144th game at the University of Pittsburgh, breaking the program record for most games coached. The Panthers defeated Syracuse 27-13 in their ACC opener, improving to 3-0. Freshman Damon Ferguson Jr. rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown, while Mason Heintschel added a rushing score. Syracuse, now 1-2, committed nine penalties and had two interceptions. The win showcased Pitt's running game, which had struggled earlier in the season. Narduzzi, who took over in 2015, has brought stability to a program that had five coaches in six years before his arrival.