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Syracuse football analysis: Freshmen stand out, offense is humming, defense needs work

It's tough to glean too much from Syracuse football's thrashing of nearby Colgate on Friday evening. First, it's just one game. Second, the Raiders are a Football Championship Subdivision ("FCS") program.

Still, credit Colgate (0-3) for putting up a fight, especially in the third quarter, when the Raiders outscored the Orange, 14-7. Patriot League member Colgate also put up 24 points in a 66-24 setback to the 'Cuse (2-1).

The Orange's offense, on Friday night at the JMA Wireless Dome, looked strong, particularly in the passing game. In total, SU tallied 620 yards.