LeQuint Allen, SU Offense, Bounce Back in Second Half to Beat Virginia Tech

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse comes back to beat Virginia Tech.

The Orange trailed 14-3, going into half-time, but came back to win 38-31 in overtime.  

Kyle McCord leads the team down the field. Photo Credit: Jackson Cowen. 

LeQuint Allen had his highest rushing total of the season. Coach Brown said the team had to get back to what they do best.  

“We had to get back to the basics, get back to who we are, and honestly, get the best player (Allen) the ball,” Brown said.  

Allen had two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to force overtime.  

LeQuint Allen celebrates after finding the end zone. Photo Credit: Jackson Cowen. 

The first came after a 41-yard reception by Trebor Peña, which set up a short touchdown run by Allen.  

The second came with 29 seconds remaining in regulation. On this drive, Allen carried the ball six times for 33 yards. The final carry was a short run that brought the Orange within an extra point of a tie game.  

LeQuint Allen ties the game late to extend it to overtime. Photo Credit: Jackson Cowen.

Jackson Kennedy’s kick effectively sent the game to overtime.  

“I trust our defense, and I trust our offensive line and as you see in overtime, that’s LeQuint time,” said Brown.  

It took Allen two plays to find the end zone in overtime. The first was a 16-yard reception. Then, he bounced off several tackles, before spinning into the endzone to give the Orange the lead.

The defense forced a fumble on Virginia Tech’s overtime drive to end the game.  

“I was just looking to go out there and put it all on the line for my teammates, and for the Syracuse community,” said Allen about the win.