The Daily Orange · Sep 5, 2015
3 decisive plays from Syracuse’s 47-0 win against Rhode Island
Syracuse had plenty of reason to celebrate a big, season-opening 47-0 win over Rhode Island at the Carrier Dome on Friday night.Syracuse’s 47-0 win over Rhode Island on Friday night was an all-out assault against a team with inferior talent. The Orange emptied its bench in the second half in the uncompetitive contest, but wouldn’t have been able to unless it built a significant first-half lead. That’s what SU did and here are three deciding plays from the blowout win.
1. Terrel Hunt tears Achilles on non-contact play
Just seven minutes into the game, Syracuse lined up for second and five from Rhode Island’s 45-yard line. Hunt had two receivers to his left and a receiver set up behind him.