Syracuse Defeats Ohio 38-22 in Opener

In a thrilling season opener, Syracuse Orange defeated Ohio Bobcats 38-22, marking Fran Brown's debut as head coach. After a sluggish start, Syracuse rallied in the second quarter, fueled by quarterback Kyle McCord's 354 passing yards and four touchdowns, including a key 28-yard touchdown to tight end Oronde Gadsden II. Ohio initially dominated with a strong running game, taking a 6-0 lead on two field goals by Gianni Spetic, but struggled to convert drives into touchdowns. Despite a standout performance from Ohio's running back Anthony Tyus III, who rushed for 203 yards and scored two touchdowns, Syracuse's defense tightened up in the second half. The win places Syracuse at 1-0 as they prepare for their upcoming game against Georgia Tech, while Ohio falls to 0-1 with their home opener against South Alabama next. Brown's successful first outing highlights the potential of his revamped program, bolstered by impressive transfers and high recruiting classes.