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The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Middle Tennessee State’s upset over Syracuse

Syracuse junior QB Eric Dungey and the Orange found little wiggle room against a Scott Shafer-led defense from MTSU.
Syracuse junior QB Eric Dungey and the Orange found little wiggle room against a Scott Shafer-led defense from MTSU. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
By The Daily Orange Sports Staff

Former Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer got revenge Saturday as his defense keyed a 30-23 Middle Tennessee victory. Beat writers Tomer Langer and Joe Bloss discuss Shafer’s big win and SU’s upset loss.

Published on September 9, 2017 at 11:18 pm

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