Syracuse’s strong starts fall short to Georgia Tech’s consistency

Atlanta, GA – The Syracuse Orange took on #7 Georgia Tech at noon this Saturday.

Collins takes a snap on a crucial 3rd down in the third. Photo Credits: Adam Crooks

The Orange began both halves with incredible play, but Georgia Tech’s offense was clinical throughout.


It was a dream start for Syracuse as they jumped on a fumble in Tech’s opening drive and broke off a 41-yard rush by Yasin Willis. But then lost momentum resulting in a field goal for Syracuse’s opening drive.


Tech would respond with a field goal of their own and the quarter ends with both teams tied at 3-3.
In the second quarter, Syracuse’s offense would slow, and Tech continued their efficiency scoring 17 points with two touchdowns by tight end Josh Beetham.


Opening the second half, the Orange once again worried the jacket faithful as Rickie Collins throws a 34-yard passing touchdown to Darrell Gill Jr. cutting the lead to 20-10 with 14 minutes left in the third quarter.

The second half was the same story as the first, Syracuse slowed down after a strong start and Tech kept producing putting up 21 points in the half.

Nixon tackled on 4th and short resulting in turnover on downs. Photo Credits: Adam Crooks


Syracuse did find paydirt one more time in the fourth with a Will Nixon rushing touchdown, but it wasn’t enough as Tech would win 41-16.


“I need to clean up my play a bit; I have turnovers in each game starting and I need to fix that.” Said quarterback Rickie Collins.


Coach Brown believes with their 4-game skid, “we need to come together and not turn our backs, we have to be one to move forward.”


The Orange fall to 3-5 on the year and 1-4 in ACC play. They will play North Carolina at home on Halloween, October 31st next.