Tech Narrowly Tops Syracuse in Kickoff Classic
Georgia Tech escapes with a 13-7 lead late as quarterback George Godsey finds Kelly Campbell for a 9 yard pass from his end zone setting up a key drive. Campbell racks 10 receptions for 193 yards, a Classic record, and Tech outgains Syracuse through his plays while Burns grinds out 113 yards on 34 carries.
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Morant drops crucial pass in Syracuse loss to Georgia Tech
Syracuse sophomore receiver Johnnie Morant caught two long passes but dropped a fourth quarter pass on third and 12 from the 34 with Syracuse trailing 7 0. His incomplete grab and the sun hindered the play as Georgia Tech earned a 13 7 Kickoff Classic win. Dwight Freeney played through cramps, finishing with five tackles and two sacks as Syracuse shifted him to maximize the rush.
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Crowd sets record low attendance for Kickoff Classic
Official attendance was 4 151 the lowest in Kickoff Classic history. Syracuse opened with true freshman Justin Suansky kicking off to Georgia Tech. Five days remain to prep for Tennessee as Syracuse returns to practice amid limited rest.
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Band member faints before Syracuse game in New York formation
A Syracuse University marching band member fainted during the pregame show in New York. The student was helped to the sideline and given cold towels by several trainers as medics checked on them.
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Bob Snyder's Game Review
Syracuse and Georgia Tech clash in a high yardage shootout as Joe Burny and the SU offense battle Techs ground game. Burny racked 413 yards with a late drive, while Tech relied on Godsey Campbell connections, producing a 193 yard receiving yardage lead for Campbell and a decisive team performance despite Syracuse late attempts.
Techs End Freeney Gathers Stout in Syracuse Clash
Georgia Tech trio of defensive ends Freeney Gathers Rogers applied pressure while strong safety Young delivered a key hit to force a Syracuse injury. A late first-half sequence featured a held call on Freeney as SU pressed for a scoring chance.
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Special teams woes mark Syracuse as Tech edges in Dome
The piece details SU special teams struggles, citing Mike Shaters Plave and Andi Shafer, with a 92-for-92 streak at risk after a missed kick and punt downs. It notes Georgia Tech advantage and Syracuse failures after a disaster year, highlighting Dome play and recruitment concerns.
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Syracuse Improves But Falls Short Against Tech
Syracuse squandered chances and botched penalties in a tough loss to a top 10 team. Tech posted 242 total yards as SU lingered in the final possession but failed to capitalize and ended with costly field goal misses.
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Nunes proves toughness as Syracuse drops opener to Georgia Tech
Syracuse quarterback Troy Nunes battled through two knocks and a late interception in the Kickoff Classic 13 7 loss to Georgia Tech. He completed 19 of 32 passes for 183 yards and scored on a 1 yard run, while coach Paul Pasqualoni praised his physical and mental grit and noted learning curves as the team starts the season.
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Georgia Tech Syracuse Football Scoring Summary
In the second quarter Georgia Tech drove 6 plays covering 1 yard for a Manget extra point. Syracuse held 0. The drive lasted 6 yards over 7 plays. In the third quarter Manget added a 20 yard field goal for GT to lead 7 0. The Nerve covered 54 yards over 11 plays.
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SU Schedule Shows Key Road Tests Amid Open Dates
The schedule lists August 26 Georgia and Syracuse September 1 at Tennessee 4pm on ESPN2 with Central Florida on ESPN Plus September 15 East Carolina noon and Auburn on the 22nd TBA. Open slots exist October 29 and November 3 with road trips to Rutgers Pittsburgh Temple Virginia Tech West Virginia Miami Boston College spread across the period.
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