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Volunteers Down Syracuse 45-26 - Match Report
The Orange came up short against the Volunteers in Week 1 action on Saturday, falling 45-26 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Volunteers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 51.5.
Star Thomas rushed for 92 yards, while DeSean Bishop added 82 yards in the win. Braylon Staley and Chris Brazzell II added 95 and 62 receiving yards respectively.
Yasin Willis rushed for 91 yards for Syracuse, while Will Nixon added 33 yards. Steve Angeli threw for 274 yards for the Orange, while receivers Johntay Cook and Dan Villari had 58 and 55 yards respectively.
Tennessee outgained Syracuse 493-377 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-22 by the Orange.
Syracuse led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:31-25:29 split in that important category.
Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against East Tennessee State. Syracuse will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UCONN.