Narduzzi is 'not worried about Mason'
- Syracuse rarely blitzed and instead dropped seven defenders into coverage against Pitt, according to the game analysis. The approach forced Heintschel to locate openings in a crowded secondary. This describes the defense used in that game, not confirmation of the same plan for Syracuse's next opponent.
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Syracuse loses second straight as penalties, mistakes cost the Orange once again
- Syracuse running back Ahmad Miller produced 78 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. His second-half rushing success created a play-action opportunity that the passing game failed to convert into a touchdown, leaving a productive ground-game stretch without points.
- Syracuse committed 10 penalties for 94 yards, mostly during the opening quarter and a half. Repeated penalties and missed opportunities contributed to a second straight loss and a 1-2 overall, 0-2 conference start; the Orange now have a bye before the trip to UConn.
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