ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Terrapins Defeat Syracuse 63-20
Syracuse was unable to contain Javon Leake on Saturday and the result was a 63-20 Week 2 loss against the Terrapins.
Bettors who backed the Terrapins were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 58.5.
Javon Leake rushed for 107 yards, while Jake Funk added 94 yards in the win. Darryl Jones and DJ Turner added 70 and 53 receiving yards respectively.
Moe Neal rushed for 47 yards for Syracuse, while Abdul Adams added 37 yards. Tommy DeVito threw for 330 yards for the Orange, while receivers Trishton Jackson and Taj Harris had 157 and 85 yards respectively.
Syracuse was outgained by Maryland 650-400 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 29-18 by the Terrapins.
Syracuse lost the time of possession battle 32:07-27:53, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Maryland heads into a Week 3 battle against Temple. Syracuse, meanwhile, will have their next action against Clemson.