On Saturday afternoon, Syracuse (3-2, 0-1 Atlantic Coast) defeated Holy Cross (1-3), 41-3. The game was never in doubt, and quarterback Tommy DeVito threw four touchdowns to four different receivers. SU’s offense started out strong, and its defense remained stout against the outmatched Crusaders. Additionally, fullback Chris Elmore supplied depth on the defensive end as a defensive tackle.
Check out the best scenes from Saturday afternoon’s game:
The last time Syracuse lost to a current FCS school was in 1958, when Holy Cross defeated the Orange 14-13.
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On Saturday, Syracuse out-gained Holy Cross 429 yards to 138.
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SU quarterback Tommy DeVito completed 19 of 31 pass attempts against the Crusaders.
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After the first quarter, Syracuse led 17-0.
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Syracuse earned 19 first downs, while Holy Cross only moved the sticks 10 times.
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The Orange stuffed Holy Cross on fourth down three times.
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The Syracuse offensive line allowed just one sack.
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Wide receiver Trishton Jackson (pictured) caught six balls for 58 yards and a touchdown on Saturday.
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At halftime, Syracuse led 24-3.
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Four of Syracuse's five touchdowns came through the air.
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Wide receiver Taj Harris led SU in receiving with 107 yards and a score.
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After three quarters, the Orange led 34-3.
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SU lost two fumbles against Holy Cross.
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SU's defense limited the Crusaders, and the offense was effective.
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Syracuse recorded five sacks in the game.
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Taj Harris averaged 17.8 yards per catch against the Crusaders.
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Abdul Adams ran for 42 yards and a touchdown.
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Tommy DeVito threw four touchdowns to four different receivers.
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Tailback Jarveon Howard (pictured) ran for 10 yards on four carries.
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Syracuse defeated Holy Cross 41-3.
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Syracuse next plays at North Carolina State on Oct. 10.
Corey Henry | Photo EditorPublished on September 28, 2019 at 6:41 pm
