Not sure who forecast this as a pivotal game before the season but with combined records of 11-1, this matchup certainly has ACC title game implications, which translates into potential playoff consequences as well The 'Cuse is a last-second Stanford field goal away from being 6-0 this season in an impressive debut for new HC Fran Brown. Ohio State transfer QB Kyle McCord is en route to nearly 40 TDP and north of 4000 YP (maybe Ryan Day wants him back?). Meanwhile, RB LeQuint Allen, a 1000-yard rusher last season, is gaining better than 80 ypg the past three outings. Pat Narduzzi has the Panthers a perfect 6-0 with a big boost from Bama transfer QB Eli Holstein (15 TDP), but Pitt has been cutting it close several weeks, with three wins by four points or fewer. Play Syracuse