UConn’s fourth game didn’t come down to the final play like its previous three did, but it was a close one which ended with a loss to Syracuse at home, 31-24.
The Orange quickly jumped out to a 14-0 lead after two long touchdown receptions by star receiver Amba Etta-Tawo. The first drive took 51 seconds to move 75 yards while the second clocked in at a leisurely 1:22. Etta-Tawo finished with a school record 270 yards on 12 receptions. Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey threw for 403 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing touchdown as well.
Luckily, the second quarter told a different tale.