Syracuse football wrapped up its 2021 non-conference slate with a thrilling upset win over Liberty inside the Carrier Dome this past Friday night. That victory, by a 24-21 count following a last-second Orange field goal, pushed the ‘Cuse record to 3-1 as the team prepares for Atlantic Coast Conference competition for the duration of its 2021 regular-season calendar.
Once again, running back Sean Tucker was tremendous. Garrett Shrader, the Mississippi State transfer, earned his first career start for the Orange. While he has room for improvement in the passing department, Shrader didn’t throw any interceptions, and he rushed for two scores.