Syracuse, NY
Sep 9, 2023
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Syracuse overcame an early 75-yard touchdown by Western Michigan's Jalen Buckley to dominate the Broncos, securing a 48-7 victory. Syracuse answered with a 36-yard field goal from Brady Denaburg and a 1-yard touchdown by LeQuint Allen, quickly turning the game around.
The Orange's offense exploded, highlighted by an 86-yard touchdown pass to Donovan Brown and multiple rushing touchdowns by Garrett Shrader and Allen. Defensively, Jason Simmons Jr.'s 84-yard interception return epitomized their first-half dominance. Even with key injuries to star tight end Oronde Gadsden III and right tackle David Wohlabaugh Jr., Syracuse kept the momentum, adding a 33-yard field goal in the second half. Key performances from Shrader, Allen, and Brown solidified the impressive win.
Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan Broncos)
Buckley cut right towards the outside, found open space, and ran for a 75-yard touchdown on the second play from scrimmage, instantly deflating the Dome crowd.
Brady Denaburg (Syracuse Orange)
Denaburg kicked a 36-yard field goal to narrow the score to 7-3 after a missed wide-open touchdown pass earlier in the drive.
LeQuint Allen (Syracuse Orange)
Allen's 1-yard run on a goal-line situation put Syracuse ahead 10-7 for the first lead of the game.
Donovan Brown (Syracuse Orange)
Brown caught an 86-yard touchdown pass from Shrader, changing direction across the field and flying toward the end zone.
Garrett Shrader (Syracuse Orange)
Shrader sprinted up the middle for an 18-yard touchdown, increasing Syracuse's lead to 24-7.
LeQuint Allen (Syracuse Orange)
Allen punched in another 1-yard touchdown, capping off a 73-yard drive to make it 31-7.
LeQuint Allen (Syracuse Orange)
Allen added his third touchdown of the day with a 2-yard run, extending the lead to 38-7.
Jason Simmons Jr. (Syracuse Orange)
Simmons intercepted a pass and returned it 84 yards for a touchdown, ending the first half with an exclamation point.
Brady Denaburg (Syracuse Orange)
Denaburg's 33-yard field goal, Syracuse's final score, put the game out of reach at 48-7.
Garrett Shrader (Syracuse Orange, QB)
Shrader efficiently managed Syracuse's offense, completing 19 of 30 passes for 286 yards and a touchdown, plus rushing for 31 yards and an additional score. Despite missing the second half, his early performance set the tone for the game.
LeQuint Allen (Syracuse Orange, RB)
Allen found success at the goal line, scoring three touchdowns on 20 rushing yards. He also contributed in the passing game, catching two passes for 10 yards, proving to be a pivotal part of Syracuse's offense.
Donovan Brown (Syracuse Orange, WR)
Brown showcased his speed with an 86-yard touchdown reception, totaling 89 yards on three catches. His explosive play was a key highlight of Syracuse's first-half domination.
Jason Simmons Jr. (Syracuse Orange, DB)
Simmons delivered a game-changing moment with an 84-yard interception return for a touchdown as time expired in the first half, adding to the defensive stronghold exhibited by Syracuse.
Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan Broncos, RB)
Buckley provided Western Michigan's only highlight with an impressive 75-yard touchdown run on the second play from scrimmage, ultimately rushing for 87 yards on eight attempts.
Tate Hallock (Western Michigan Broncos, S)
Hallock was a standout on defense, recording seven solo tackles and two assists, trying to keep the Broncos' defense afloat against a rampant Syracuse offense.
Brady Denaburg (Syracuse Orange, K)
Denaburg was perfect on the day, making both of his field-goal attempts from 36 and 33 yards, and converting all six extra point attempts, ensuring every Syracuse drive ended with points.
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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Syracuse Orange Box Score and Stats - September 09, 2023 | FOX Sports
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Western Michigan Broncos
7
0
0
0
7
Syracuse Orange
17
28
3
0
48
