Stanford vs Syracuse: A Tale of Two Halves

This past weekend, the Stanford Cardinal traveled to Syracuse to take on the Orange in their first-ever ACC conference game. Stanford entered the game with a 1-1 record, while Syracuse was 2-0.
After a scoreless first quarter, Syracuse took a 7-0 lead on a touchdown run by running back Sean Tucker. Stanford fought their way back however, and took a 14-7 lead into halftime on the back of a touchdown run by running back E.J. Smith and a touchdown pass from quarterback Tanner McKee to wide receiver John Humphreys.
In the second half, Syracuse came out firing on all cylinders. They scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 21-14 lead, and they added another touchdown in the fourth quarter to make it 24-14. Stanford fought back bravely and scored a touchdown with just over two minutes remaining, but it was not enough. Syracuse held on for a 24-21 victory.

A Disappointing Loss

The loss was a tough one to take for Stanford. They had a chance to win the game in the final minutes, but they ultimately came up short. There is no question that Syracuse played a great game. They were physical on both sides of the ball, and they made Stanford make mistakes. But Stanford also has to take some responsibility for the loss. They missed tackles, they dropped passes, and they made other mistakes that cost them the game.

Room for Improvement

While the loss was disappointing, it's important to remember that Stanford is still a young team with a lot of potential. They have plenty of time to improve and learn from their mistakes. The Cardinal will look to bounce back next week when they host the Utah Utes.

Syracuse's Big Win

For Syracuse, this was a massive win. They are now 3-0 on the season, and they have already matched their win total from last season. The Orange are playing with a lot of confidence, and they are starting to believe that they can be a contender in the ACC. They will look to continue their winning ways next week when they travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers.