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Pitt Extends Streak With 37-10 Win Over Syracuse

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The Pitt Panthers extended their winning streak and best start to a season since 1982 as they beat Syracuse 37-10 Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field.

Greg Williams' 51-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the first half got the slow-starting Panthers going.

Pitt only led Syracuse 6-3 until Williams intercepted the pass by Greg Paulus that was tipped by Jabaal Sheard. It was his third career touchdown.

Pitt's Dion Lewis ran for 110 yards and a touchdown, and tight end Dorin Dickerson caught his 10th touchdown pass this season.

Bill Stull was 16 of 23 for 225 yards and no interceptions.

The Orange were missing leading receiver Mike Williams, who quit the team on Monday after averaging 106.6 yards receiving per game.

And neither Paulus nor backup Ryan Nassib did much as Delone Carter's 143 yards rushing represented most of Syracuse's offense.

Syracuse not only played without Williams and three suspended players - running back Antwon Bailey, defensive end Torrey Ball and guard Andrew Tiller - but tight end Cody Catalina (knee) and safety Max Suter (arm) did not return after being injured in the first half.

The Panthers have won five in a row and were last 8-1 during Dan Marino's senior season 27 years ago.

Pitt will take on Notre Dame next Saturday at Heinz Field.

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