On a precisely launched bomb of 72 yards from Lamar Jackson to James Quick, Louisville scored on its first play from scrimmage, the first snap of the game. (Bobby Petrino's modus operandi is to take the ball to start, an absolute about which the TV announcers were apparently unaware.)
Syracuse: 3 and out.
On U of L's fourth play of the game, Jackson tallied from 7 yards away.
Syracuse: 3 and out.
On U of L's 5th play of the game, the Cards again scored from 72 yards away, this time a juke and pivot jitterbug from the aforementioned Mr.