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Former SU quarterback Kyle McCord scores first touchdown in first NFL start
Syracuse, N.Y. — Former Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord scored the first touchdown of his NFL career Sunday.
McCord earned his first career start Sunday in the Miami Dolphins’ 24-22 loss at the Indianapolis Colts. McCord started in place of the injured Malik Willis, who was placed on the injured reserve.
McCord finished the game with 209 passing yards on 17-of-32 passing. He ran the ball twice for 4 yards and a touchdown.
McCord’s touchdown was the final score in the game, coming on the first play of the fourth quarter.
The Dolphins trailed by eight points before McCord led them on a seven-play, 71-yard scoring drive. McCord capped the drive with a 3-yard rushing touchdown.