Syracuse, NY
Aug 31, 2024
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The Syracuse Orange triumphed over the Ohio Bobcats 38-22 in their season opener on August 31, 2024, at the JMA Wireless Dome. Though Ohio took an early lead with two field goals by Gianni Spetic, Syracuse quickly found its rhythm. Ohio dominated the first quarter but was held to field goals due to Syracuse's red zone defense. Meanwhile, quarterback Kyle McCord shook off a shaky start, overcoming early near-interceptions and leading his team on several scoring drives. By halftime, the Orange led 17-9 after key touchdowns by Oronde Gadsden II and Trebor Pena.
In the second half, McCord continued to exploit Ohio’s secondary, finishing the game with 354 passing yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver Trebor Pena was particularly impactful, tallying two receiving touchdowns and a rushing touchdown. Ohio's Anthony Tyus III delivered a stellar performance, rushing for 203 yards and two touchdowns, but couldn't single-handedly keep pace with the Orange’s scoring. Despite a late surge from Tyus and a strong defensive effort from Ohio’s Bradley Weaver and Austin Brawley, Syracuse's relentless offense sealed the game. This victory marked the first win for new head coach Fran Brown.
Gianni Spetic (Ohio Bobcats)
Gianni Spetic kicked a 43-yard field goal, capping a 13-play, 50-yard drive and giving Ohio an early 3-0 lead, showcasing Ohio's initial command of the game with a strong running attack.
Kyle McCord (Syracuse Orange)
Kyle McCord connected with Oronde Gadsden II for a 28-yard touchdown pass, giving Syracuse a 7-6 lead and demonstrating McCord's ability to overcome early-game struggles.
Brady Denaburg (Syracuse Orange)
Brady Denaburg kicked a 26-yard field goal after a 17-play drive, extending Syracuse's lead to 10-6 and capitalizing on Ohio's bending but not breaking defense.
Trebor Pena (Syracuse Orange)
Trebor Pena caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Kyle McCord, ending a quick 5-play, 67-yard drive to extend Syracuse’s lead to 31-16 as the game tilted in favor of the Orange.
Anthony Tyus III (Ohio Bobcats)
Anthony Tyus III showcased his speed and agility with a 46-yard touchdown run, trimming Syracuse's lead to 38-22, though Ohio failed on the subsequent two-point conversion.
James Heard (Syracuse Orange)
James Heard intercepted a pass from Ohio’s Parker Navarro, thwarting a rally attempt and securing Syracuse's lead in the closing stages of the game.
Kyle McCord (Syracuse Orange, QB)
McCord threw for an impressive 354 yards and four touchdowns, crucially connecting with Pena and Gadsden II to pull the Orange ahead and secure the victory.
Anthony Tyus III (Ohio Bobcats, RB)
Tyus was a workhorse for Ohio, amassing 203 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, demonstrating his explosive abilities despite the loss.
Oronde Gadsden II (Syracuse Orange, WR)
Gadsden returned to form with 108 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven catches, showcasing his reliability and contributing significantly to key drives.
Trebor Pena (Syracuse Orange, WR)
Pena was pivotal with two receiving touchdowns and a rushing touchdown, illustrating his all-around game and key role in Syracuse's offense with 78 receiving yards on six catches.
Fadil Diggs (Syracuse Orange, DL)
Diggs dominated defensively, recording five solo tackles, three assists, four tackles for loss, and two sacks, consistently disrupting Ohio’s backfield.
Austin Brawley (Ohio Bobcats, S)
Brawley led Ohio's defense with 12 solo tackles and a pass breakup, playing a physical game and demonstrating strong presence despite the defensive struggles.
Bradley Weaver (Ohio Bobcats, DE)
Weaver frequently pressured Syracuse's backfield with five tackles, a sack, and impactful defensive effort, although ultimately unable to stymie Syracuse's potent offense.
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Syracuse Orange
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