Syracuse kicker Tripp Woody benched after missed field goal

Syracuse faced Pitt in a game on September 17, 2026, where kicker Tripp Woody missed a field goal attempt by a wide margin. The Orange started slow, falling behind 14-0 before Woody's miss, his third of the season, led to him being replaced by freshman Shay Barker. Syracuse finally scored a touchdown on their fourth drive, with Barker also making a 42-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Barker's performance may have secured him the kicking role moving forward.

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