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Syracuse Strong: Rashad Burns runs wild earning Player of the Game (Week 5)

It took five weeks of play, but finally, we have a multi-time winner for Player of the Game honors. Rashad Burns, Syracuse Strong running back was a man possessed on Saturday evening vs the Troy Fighting Irish.

He has all the ability to earn this award on any given week and he achieved that status in Week 5.

Rashad carried the rock 18 times for 146 yards and notched four touchdowns. It wasn’t a perfect performance, he did lose one fumble during the 37-20 victory over the Troy Fighting Irish.

  • He had four carries that were at least 10+ yards.