This was the first time that the Syracuse Orange have opened the season at home against an ACC opponent in the Louisville Cardinals. They actually opened the game as a five point underdog. They left the Dome as victors for the first time on the year in statement fashion, with a 31-7 victory.
The first touch of the year of course went to Sean Tucker for a four yard gain. Garrett Shrader led the offense on a mixed offensive set that included some designed runs, some quick passes and a nice scramble. Oronde Gadsden grabbed a nice sideline completion bringing the Orange into field goal range, capped off with Andre Szmyt’s first field goal on the season.