From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

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Syracuse Outlasts Scrappy Hokies For 8th Win


Elton Romberg put Syracuse up 21-7 with his 2nd punt return TD of the year.

Syracuse Orange at Virginia Tech Hokies
Oct 28, 2028 1 2 3 4 F #5 SYR (7-0) 14 10 5 14 43 VT (4-3) 7 7 7 7 28 Top Performers PASS: VT Davi Belfort - 15/30, 267 Yds, 3 TD, 2 INT RUSH: SU JC Hoag - 18 Att, 115 Yds, TD REC: VY Dante Westbrook - 3 Rec, 99 Yds, TD	Team Stats Comparison SYR VT First Downs 21 12 3rd Down Efficiency 6/14 5/14 4th Down Efficiency 2/2 1/1 Total Yards 621 404 Passing Yards 182 267 Rushing Yards 43 - 246 22 - 44 Penalties-Penalty Yards 1 - 10 2 - 10 Turnovers 3 2 Time of Possession 26:44 17:16
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING SYR VT 5:54 (SYR) Jakhari Williams, 2 Yd Run 7 0 3:50 (SYR) Mateo Chickillo, 54 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 14 0 1:09 (VT) Tyler Mason, 21 Yd Run 14 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING SYR VT 9:24 (SYR) Elton Romberg, Returned Punt 58 Yds 21 7 6:24 (VT) Franklin Lokombo, 11 Yd Pass From Davi Belfort 21 14 0:05 (SYR) Desmond Brewer, 42 Yd FG 24 14 THIRD QUARTER SCORING SYR VT 10:45 (VT) Dante Westbrook, 87 Yd Pass From Davi Belfort 24 21 5:08 (SYR) Desmond Brewer, 37 Yd FG 27 21 3:07 (SYR) Safety 29 21 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING SYR VT 8:40 (SYR) JC Hoag, 1 Yd Run 36 21 5:51 (VT) Eric Addington, 23 Yd Pass From Davi Belfort 36 28 1:42 (SYR) Jakhari Williams, 5 Yd Run 43 28
Syracuse Orange PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Jakhari Williams 13/24 182 1 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD JC Hoag 18 115 6.3 1 Jakhari Williams 13 52 4.0 2 Spencer Vernon 12 79 6.5 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Ja'Meer Thomas 5 54 10.8 0 Spencer Vernon 3 28 9.3 0 Jaylan Hornsby 2 33 16.5 0 Carlos Simms 1 6 6.0 0 Phil Hutton 1 7 7.0 0 Mateo Chickillo 1 54 54.0 1 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Travis Brown-Miller 12 0 Willie Goodacre 8 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD CB Dalvin Holley 8 0 (1TFL) 0 0 CB Deron Wusu 5 0 1 0 FS Tucker Colman 5 0 1 0 MLB Jayden Brown 5 1 (2TFL) 0 0 LB Sean Schlauderaff 3 1.5 (2TFL) 0 0 DE Jahide Lesaine Jr 2 0.5 (2TFL) 0 0 SS CJ Ziemann 2 0.5 (1TFL) 0 0 DE Jason Veasy 2 1 (1TFL) 0 0 DT Joey Akers 1 1 (1TFL) 0 0 DT Alex Clinton 1 0.5 (1TFL) 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Desmond Brewer 2/2 5/5 11 43 PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Michael Chickillo 4 155 38.7 2 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Elton Romberg 2 40 20.0 0 Carlos Simms 4 50 12.5 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Elton Romberg 7 103 14.7 1 Virginia Tech Hokies PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Davi Belfort 15/30 267 3 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Tyler Mason 14 85 6.0 1 Davi Belfort 8 -41 -5.1 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Keylen Adams 5 26 5.2 0 Eric Addington 3 78 26.0 1 Dante Westbrook 3 99 33.0 1 Jamal Brahms 2 51 25.5 0 Franklin Lokombo 1 11 11.0 1 Tyler Mason 1 2 2.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Moses Proche 7 1 Earl Brant 0 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD CB Dwayne Pilgrim 11 0 0 (FF) 0 DT Kerry McLain 9 2.5 (4TFL) 0 0 SS Marvin Varga 7 0 1 0 CB Sam Goodman 6 0 1 0 MLB Akeem Derr 4 1.5 (3TFL) 0 (FR) 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG John Homer 0/0 4/4 4 NA PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Tevin Greenard 7 242 34.5 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Kwabena Abdesmad 1 15 15.0 0 Eric Addington 6 71 11.8 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Eric Addington 1 7 7.0 0

LEFT - Jakhari Williams started the game 6/6, but would finish the 1st half a miserable 7/14 as the senior QB missed wide open targets.
CENTER LEFT - Williams' struggles continued into the 2nd half with a pair of interceptions, including this one in the end zone. Marvin Vega's momentum would carry him out of bounds at the 1 yard line, proving disastrous for the Hokies.
CENTER RIGHT - VT opted for the read option on their own 1 yard line and paid for their foolishness with a safety.
RIGHT - Deron Wusu was burnt for the 87 yard TD to open the 2nd half, but called game with this 4th quarter INT as Virginia Tech attempted to overcome the 43-28 deficit with another big play.

BLACKSBURG, VA – The #5 Syracuse Orange (8-0) continued their march toward the College Football Playoff with a 43-28 road victory over Virginia Tech (4-4), powered by a strong start, clutch defense, and another dominant showing from the ‘Cuse Crushers defense.

Syracuse came out firing, as quarterback Jakhari Williams led back-to-back touchdown drives in the first quarter, including a 54-yard strike to Mateo Chickillo. Williams started the game 6-for-6 for 104 yards and a touchdown but hit a cold stretch in the second quarter, missing seven straight passes before connecting with Jaylan Hornsby to set up a 42-yard field goal by Desmond Brewer.

Virginia Tech opened the second half in explosive fashion with Davi Belfort’s 87-yard touchdown bomb to Dante Westbrook, cutting Syracuse’s lead to 24-21. The Orange responded with a 37-yard Brewer field goal before their defense came up big.

Williams was intercepted in the end zone late in the third quarter, but Tech safety Marvin Vargas stepped out at the 1-yard line. On the very next play, the ‘Cuse Crushers’ defense swarmed a read-option attempt, tackling the ball carrier in the end zone for a safety, swinging momentum back in Syracuse’s favor.

After Virginia Tech closed the gap to 36-28 with 5:56 remaining, Williams and the Orange engineered a clutch 10-play drive, highlighted by a 33-yard scramble on 3rd-and-7. Williams capped it off with his second rushing touchdown of the night, giving Syracuse a 43-28 lead with 1:46 left.

Any hopes of a Hokies comeback were dashed just two plays later when Deron Wusu intercepted Davi Belfort, securing another road victory for the Orange.

Syracuse’s ‘Cuse Crushers’ defense recorded six more sacks, led by linebacker Sean Schlauderaff’s two. The unit now has an astonishing 47 sacks on the season, further cementing its reputation as one of the most relentless pass-rushing groups in the nation.

Syracuse now turns its attention to a heated rivalry matchup against West Virginia next week at the JMA Wireless Dome. With an undefeated season still intact, the Orange will look to keep their momentum rolling in front of their home crowd.

Over in the MAC, Ball State responded to their first conference loss in three years with a 77-14 demolition of Miami (OH). Quarterback Titus Awe bounced back in spectacular fashion, accounting for eight total touchdowns (six passing, two rushing) just a week after his five-turnover performance.

Syracuse continues to prove why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in the country. With an elite defense and a clutch quarterback, the Orange remain firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot.

Week Nine ACC Results
38 #4 Maryland (7-1) @ West Virginia (3-5) 20
18 Duke (5-4) @ Georgia Tech (6-2) 24
35 #21 South Carolina (5-3) @ #17 LSU (6-2) 27
31 NC State (3-5) @ Wake Forest (2-6) 24
20 Pittsbugh (4-5) @ Virginia (3-5)
27 #6 Miami (6-2) @ North Carolina (5-3) 17

Notable Week Nine Results
21 Arizona State (3-6) @ #15 Oregon (7-1) 14
38 #5 Georgia (7-1) @ #19 Kentucky (6-2) 21
29 #25 San Jose State (7-2) @ UCLA (7-2) 24
33 iowa (5-3) @ #12 Michigan (7-1) 34
29 Kansas State (5-4) @ #22 Texas Tech (6-2)

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2028 Week Ten Preview

Matchup Preview *|* November 4, 2028
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West Virginia Mountaineers (3-5 (1-3), 1-1 Away)		#3 Syracuse Orange (8-0 (4-0), 4-0 Home)
Injury Report DT Markeese Moore (82) Broken Thumb (1 Week) Game Notes West Virginia 2028 Results Tennessee (6-2) L 27-19 Tulane (4-5) L 20-19 @ Rice (3-5) W 31-26 FCS W 28-24 Georgia Tech (6-2) W 33-10 Duke (5-4) L 47-10 @ Virginia (3-5) L 14-8 Maryland (7-1) L 38-20

West Virginia Mountaineers 84/84/85 Depth Chart - 2028
Regular Offense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR	SO(RS) Larry Luani (75)	FR(RS) Mac Kosar (75)	SO Rob Morris (66)
TE	SO(RS) Davonte Hamrick (82)	JR(RS) Kenyon Barnes (79)	JR(RS) Sergio Burton (75)
LT	JR(RS) John Burfict (72)	SO(RS) Jay Menzie (71)
LG	JR(RS) Drew Tuttle (78)	FR(RS) Rafael Rasby (77)
C	JR(RS) Javier Gold (82)	JR(RS) KC German (78)
RG	SO(RS) Titus Hurley (81)	SO(RS) Jamie Thrasher (80)
RT	SR(RS) Myles Jamison (80)	FR(RS) Klay Magnuson (77)
WR	JR(RS) Jelani Priester (76)	FR(RS) Kevin Lodish (75)	SO(RS) Bret Wall (68)
QB	SR(RS) Khalil Wilkins (87)	JR(RS) Michael Sharp (78)
FB	SR Luis Robledo (71)
HB	JR(RS) Kris Morton (89)	FR(RS) Tyrell Sands (78)	SO Kevin Missouri (71)
Base 3-4 Defense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	SR(RS) Elijah Kinsler (85)	SR(RS) Makai Byerson (82)
NT	SR(RS) Nate Gabriel (77)	SO(RS) Josh McNeill (70)
RDE	SR Kamry Katula (85)	SO(RS) Dalton Cager (78)
LOLB	SR Tory Folkerts (84)	SO(RS) Chad Johnson (80)
LILB	JR(RS) Dwayne Owen (85)	SR Elton Mixon (70)
RILB	JR(RS) Matthew Tuttle (80)	FR Imani Akinmoladun (68)
ROLB	SR(RS) Keyshawn Flowers (76)	SO(RS) John Soria (78)
CB	JR(RS) Kevin McMillan (84)	SR(RS) Keon Wingate (82)	JR(RS) Deionte Akbar (79)
SS	SR(RS) Israel Boyce (80)	SR(RS) Zae Jennings (74)
FS	SO(RS) Robbie Becker (79)	FR(RS) George Olubi (76)
CB	SR(RS) La'varis Stanford (82)	SO(RS) Logan Waitman (80)	JR(RS) Deionte Akbar (79)

West Virginia Mountaineers Stats - 2028
Passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	YDS/G	LONG	TD	INT	RAT
Khalil Wilkins	153/293 (52%)	2,017	6.9	252.1	93	14	8	120.3
Rushing	ATT	YDS	AVG	LONG	20+	TD	YDS/G	FUM
Kris Morton	120	506	4.2	33	8	0	63.3	0
Receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	DROPS	YDS/G	YAC
Larry Luani	35	690	19.7	3	57	2	86.3	226
	Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions
Defense	SOLO	AST	TOT	SACK	TLOSS	PD	INT	TD
MLB Dwayne Owen	30	7	37	0.5	2	5	0	0
DE Elijah Kinsler	17	7	24	4	5	0	0	0
DE Makai Byerson	6	3	9	5	0	0	0	0
CB Kevin McMillan	14	9	23	1	0	4	2	0

Week Ten ACC Schedule
Pittsburgh (4-5) @ UConn (2-6)
#21 South Carolina (5-3) @ NC State (3-5)
Notre Dame (6-2) @ Virginia Tech (4-4)
Virginia (3-5) @ #6 Miami (6-2)
#2 Clemson (8-0) @ Georgia Tech (6-2)
#1 Oklahoma (8-0) @ #4 Maryland (7-1)
North Carolina (5-3) @ Wake Forest (2-6)

Notable Week Ten Matchups
#11 Penn State (7-2) @ Wisconsin (5-4)
#17 LSU (6-2) @ Texas (3-5)
#13 Ball State (6-2) @ Ohio (4-4)
#10 Cincinnati (6-2) @ #12 Michigan (7-1)
#5 Georgia (7-1) @ Florida (5-3)
#19 Kentucky (6-2) @ #10 Tennessee (6-2)
USF (8-2) @ #20 East Carolina (7-1)

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JC Hoag & Defense Power Cuse Over WVU


JC Hoag soaring over the defense for one of his two touchdowns on the afternoon.

West Virginia Mountaineers at Syracuse Orange
Nov 4, 2028 1 2 3 4 F WVU (3-5) 0 0 3 14 17 #3 SYR (8-0) 9 31 7 7 54 Top Performers PASS: WVU Khalil Wilkins - 19/29, 173 Yds, 2 TD RUSH: SU JC Hoag - 24 Att, 217 Yds, 2 TD REC: SU Ja'Meer Thomas - 3 Rec, 83 Yds, TD	Team Stats Comparison WVU SYR First Downs 10 26 3rd Down Efficiency 4/13 5/8 4th Down Efficiency 0/0 0/1 Total Yards 307 691 Passing Yards 173 195 Rushing Yards 19 - 13 45 - 346 Penalties-Penalty Yards 2 - 15 4 - 33 Turnovers 1 1 Time of Possession 19:13 24:47
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING WVU SYR 8:44 (SYR) Ja'Meer Thomas, 54 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 0 7 2:56 (SYR) Safety 0 9 SECOND QUARTER SCORING WVU SYR 7:04 (SYR) Desmond Brewer, 47 Yd FG 0 12 4:02 (SYR) JC Hoag, 2 Yd Run 0 19 2:38 (SYR) Jakhari Williams, 4 Yd Run 0 26 1:33 (SYR) Phil Hutton, 33 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 0 33 0:53 (SYR) Felix Redwine, 24 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 0 40 THIRD QUARTER SCORING WVU SYR 8:25 (WVU) Eric Malveaux, 48 Yd FG 3 40 4:31 (SYR) Spencer Vernon, 3 Yd Run 3 47 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING WVU SYR 10:52 (SYR) JC Hoag, 8 Yd Run 3 54 7:05 (WVU) Larry Luani, 35 Yd pass From Khalil Wilkins 10 54 2:46 (WVU) DaVonte Hamrick, 5 Yd Pass From Khalil Wilkins 17 54
West Virginia Mountaineers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Khalil Wilkins 19/29 173 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Kris Morton 15 50 3.3 0 Khalil Wilkins 4 -37 -9.2 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Kevin Lodish 8 54 6.7 0 Jelani Priester 3 13 4.3 0 Larry Luani 2 51 25.5 1 Mac Kosar 2 16 8.0 0 Davonte Hamrick 2 7 3.5 1 Kris Morton 2 32 16.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Myles Jamison 6 0 Titus Hurley 4 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD FS Robbie Becker 15 0 0 0 SS Israel Boyce 11 0 (3TFL) 0 0 SS Zae Jennings 8 0 (2TFL) 0 0 DT Nate Gabriel 5 0.5 (2TFL) 0 0 DE Elijah Kinsler 4 0.5 (1TFL) 0 0 CB La'varis Stanford 6 0 0 (FF) 0 CB Kevin McMillan 3 0 (1TFL) 0 (FR) 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Eric Malveaux 1/1 2/2 5 48 PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Jesse Vincent 7 261 37.2 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Kevin Missouri 1 16 16.0 0 Rob Morris 8 105 13.1 0 Syracuse Orange PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Jakhari Williams 7/15 195 3 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD JC Hoag 24 217 9.0 2 Spencer Vernon 14 74 5.2 1 Jakhari Williams 7 55 7.8 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Ja'Meer Thomas 3 83 27.6 1 Spencer Vernon 2 50 25.0 0 Felix Redwine 1 24 24.0 1 Phil Hutton 1 38 38.0 1 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Travis Brown-Miller 7 0 Willie Goodacre 5 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD CB Bradley Land 7 1 (2TFL) 0 0 MLB Jayden Brown 7 0 (1TFL) 0 0 DE Jason Veasy 6 0.5 (3TFL) 0 (FF) 0 LB Sean Schlauderaff 5 1 (2TFL) 0 (FR) 0 DT Joey Akers 3 0.5 (2TFL) 0 0 DT Alex Clinton 1 1 (1TFL) 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Desmond Brewer 1/1 7/7 10 47 PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Michael Chickillo 1 32 32.0 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Carlos Simms 3 43 14.3 0 Elton Romberg 2 23 11.5 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Elton Romberg 7 84 12.0 0

LEFT - Jakhari Williams didn't complete many passes on the afternoon, but his first was a beaut. 54 yard post to Ja'Meer Thomas for the TD.
CENTER - Larry Luani with the lucky bounce, nabbing the deflection from Devon Wusu to finally get the Mountaineers in the endzone.
RIGHT - Read option in the end zone? Bad idea. For the 2nd straight game the defense secures a turnover on the 1 yard line (this time a Jakhari Williams fumble), but give up the quick safety.

Syracuse, NY. - The #3 Syracuse Orange (9-0) steamrolled the West Virginia Mountaineers (3-6) 54-17 to retain the Ben Schwartzwalder Trophy, showcasing a relentless rushing attack and a stifling defense that former coach Ben Schwartzwalder himself would have admired.

After a relatively slow start, Syracuse erupted for 31 points in the second quarter, capitalizing on a defensive fumble recovery and three consecutive three-and-outs by the Mountaineers.

Quarterback Jakhari Williams delivered an inefficient yet explosive performance, finishing 7-of-15 for 176 yards and three touchdowns. His first pass of the day was a 54-yard strike to Ja’Meer Thomas on a deep post, setting the tone early.

The Orange’s ground game was the real story, led by JC Hoag, who racked up 217 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Versatile playmaker Spencer Vernon added 124 total yards and a score as well.

For the second straight game, Williams had a turnover at the goal line, this time fumbling at the 1-yard line, where West Virginia recovered. However, the ‘Cuse Crushers’ defense quickly turned it into points, stuffing a read-option attempt in the backfield as linebacker Sean Schlauderaff blasted through for a safety.

Syracuse’s defense, which now has 51 sacks on the season, added four more, including one from Schlauderaff and another half-sack from standout freshman Jason Veasy.

Elsewhere in college football, Ball State secured a 45-31 win over Ohio, but the real headline belonged to Philip Onwualu, who broke the NCAA all-time receiving yards record. Onwualu’s 11 catches for 192 yards and three touchdowns pushed him past former teammate Nyck Harbor’s record of 6,187 career yards, and he is now just two receptions away from passing Zay Flowers’ NCAA record 399 career catches.

Syracuse now faces its toughest challenge yet—a top-five showdown against #4 Miami in a battle for the ACC Atlantic Division. The stakes couldn’t be higher, as a loss would likely eliminate either team from conference title contention.

Adding fuel to the fire, Syracuse head coach Nash Savage made headlines in an interview with The Daily Orange, downplaying Miami’s storied history by saying “The U” meant nothing outside of the Hurricanes program. Miami head coach Kenny Dillingham fired back, stating his team had taken note and planned to remind Savage exactly what ‘The U’ represents.

With playoff implications, a brewing coaching rivalry, and two of the most dominant teams in the country, next week’s clash in Hard Rock Stadium is shaping up to be the game of the year.

Week Ten ACC Results
25 Pittsburgh (5-5) @ UConn (2-7) 17
24 South Carolina (5-4) @ NC State (4-5) 28
35 #20 Notre Dame (7-2) @ Virginia Tech (4-5) 23
30 Virginia (3-6) @ #4 Miami (7-2) 38
45 #2 Clemson (9-0) @ Georgia Tech (6-3) 29
28 #1 Oklahoma (9-0) @ #12 Maryland (7-2) 10
#18 North Carolina (6-3) @ Wake Forest (2-7) 17

Notable Week Ten Results
45 #7 Penn State (8-2) @ Wisconsin (5-5) 24
30 #10 LSU (7-2) @ Texas (3-6)
13 #21 Auburn (7-2) @ Ole Miss (5-4) 34
45 #9 Ball State (8-2) @ Ohio (4-5) 31
23 #15 Cincinnati (6-3) @ #8 Michigan (8-1) 26
39 #11 Georgia (7-2) @ Florida (6-3) 41
59 Iowa State (1-8) @ #13 Missouri (7-2) 28
40 #16 Kentucky (6-3) @ #6 Tennessee (7-2) 42
27 USF (9-2) @ #25 East Carolina (7-2) 21

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Another big game from Hoag.. At the beginning of the year, I wondered what your run game was going to look like cause you didn't really commit to Hoag as your true #1 RB, but he has really delivered this season.. Williams also has done a great job of holding onto the #1 QB job. He had a rough outing against V.T. throwing the ball but made up for it with his legs. Then against WVU does a great job of just running the offense and taking that the Defense was giving you.

Big game coming up.. Love the trashing talking of the "U" You know you will have Coach Miller and the Panthers cheering you on for a big "W" this week.

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Another big game from Hoag.. At the beginning of the year, I wondered what your run game was going to look like cause you didn't really commit to Hoag as your true #1 RB, but he has really delivered this season.. Williams also has done a great job of holding onto the #1 QB job. He had a rough outing against V.T. throwing the ball but made up for it with his legs. Then against WVU does a great job of just running the offense and taking that the Defense was giving you.

Big game coming up.. Love the trashing talking of the "U" You know you will have Coach Miller and the Panthers cheering you on for a big "W" this week.

One of the things I love about the veer and shoot playbook is with the WRs so wide, it leaves a ton of room in the middle of the field for the HB. As long as they can get through the line, its usually a 1v1 with a LB/S to the 1st down marker. Our run game has been consistent all season which has helped when Williams loses his touch, which I'm not sure why. He'll just start sailing easy passes and then end up having an 0-5+ stretch. I actually envisioned it the other way around, with Vernon being the main HB and Hoag being a scat back but Hoag has really stepped up. With the QB change next year having him and Vernon in the backfield is going to give us a solid option to lean on.

And yeah, huge game against Miami coming up. We're both 5-0 in the division, with Maryland at 4-1, so whoever wins has basically a two game advantage with the tiebreaker with two games to go. Miami plays Maryland next week and we close the season with them, so Maryland still has a chance to beat us both out with wins over the next two weeks. Going to be a tight race, but if we take care of business we'll be in. Likely against Clemson who is running through the Carolinas division.

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2028 Week Eleven Preview

Matchup Preview *|* November 11, 2028
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#3 Syracuse Orange (9-0 (5-0), 4-0 Away)		#4 Miami (FL) Hurricanes (7-2 (5-0), 4-1 Home)
Injury Report WR Dalton Smith (93) Groin Tear (17 Weeks) TE Rishard Wentz (82) Torn Bicep (10 Weeks) WR Jacory Barney Jr (89) Dislocated Ankle (6 Weeks) Game Notes Miami Hurricanes 2028 Results Georgia (7-2) L 41-39 USF (9-2) L 35-30 FCS W 48-7 @ Pittsburgh (5-5) W 35-24 @ Wake Forest (2-7) W 41-7 Mississippi State (1-8) W 39-38 Virginia Tech (4-5) W 27-20 @ North Carolina (6-3) @ 27-17 Virginia (3-6) W 38-30

Miami Hurricanes 90/90/90 Depth Chart - 2028
Regular Offense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR	JR(RS) Eric Keglar (87)	SO(RS) Jason Dombrowski (81)	FR Santiago Small (75)
TE	SR(RS) Elija Lofton (78)	JR(RS) Dennis Kellum (75)	FR Jacques Markuck (72)
LT	JR(RS) Tobias Temple (86)	JR(RS) Duke Darrisaw (82)
LG	JR(RS) Miles Egbule (86)	SO(RS) Mo Bullitt (83)
C	SR(RS) Nin Francavilla (81)	SO(RS) Luis Ruiz (73)
RG	JR(RS) Franklin Jordan (86)	FR(RS) Manu Hancock (83)
RT	JR(RS) Sergio Gomez (84)	FR(RS) Tobias Breida (81)
WR	SR(RS) Joshisa Trader (94)	JR Manu Dial (84)	FR Cory Ausbon (75)
QB	SR(RS) Judd Anderson (86)	FR(RS) Jamar Mevis (82)
HB	JR(RS) Shakim Granger (92)	FR(RS) Gabe Rogers (80)	FR Edward Shakir (76)
Base 3-4 Defense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	SR(RS) Armondo Blount (89)	SR(RS) Elias Rudolph (88)
NT	SR(RS) Artavius Jones (91)	SO(RS) Roger Doss (85)
RDE	SR(RS) Marquise Lightfoot (89)	FR(RS) Lawerence Schouman (81)
LOLB	JR Kevin Bagent (87)	FR(RS) Nick Hagans (76)
LILB	JR(RS) Robert Kearns (88)	SO(RS) Patrick Hendrix (83)
RILB	SR(RS) Cam Pruitt (85)	JR Kevin Bagent (87)
ROLB	SR Ben McAddley (83)	FR Kamryn Ramsay (75)
CB	JR Roland Fine (87)	SR(RS) Cai Bates (85)	JR(RS) Angel Soto (82)
SS	SO Oscar Dial (77)	FR Jesse Lima (74)
FS	SO(RS) Ja'quan Wicks (82)	JR(RS) Darren Hawkins (80)
CB	SR(RS) E'zaiah Shine (87)	SR(RS) Charles Lester III (83)	JR(RS) Angel Soto (82)

Miami Hurricanes Stats - 2028
Passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	YDS/G	LONG	TD	INT	RAT
Judd Anderson	182/311 (58%)	2,626	8.4	291.8	91	25	4	153.4
Rushing	ATT	YDS	AVG	LONG	20+	TD	YDS/G	FUM
Gabe Rogers	93	352	3.8	31	4	9	39.1	0
Receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	DROPS	YDS/G	YAC
Joshisa Trader	51	872	17.1	7	65	2	96.9	368
	Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions
Defense	SOLO	AST	TOT	SACK	TLOSS	PD	INT	TD
MLB Patrick Hendrix	45	8	53	1	1	5	0	0
DE Armondo Blount	21	6	27	5.5	7	0	0	0
DE Marquise Lightfoot	26	6	32	9	5	0	0	0
CB E'zaiah Shine	29	10	39	0	1	6	4	0

Week Eleven ACC Schedule
#12 Maryland (7-2) @ Virginia (3-6)
Wake Forest (2-7) @ #2 Clemson (9-0)
Georgia Tech (6-3) @ #18 North Carolina (6-3)
Pittsburgh (5-5) @ West Virginia (3-6)
Virginia Tech (4-5) @ NC State (4-5)
Duke (5-4) @ South Carolina (5-4)

Notable Week Eleven Matchups
#10 LSU (7-2) @ #21 Auburn (7-2)
#7 Penn State (8-2) @ Ohio State (5-4)
#6 Tennessee (7-2) @ #11 Georgia (7-2)
Northern Illinois (4-5) @ #9 Ball State (7-2)
#25 East Carolina (7-2) @ #14 UAB (8-1)
#1 Oklahoma (9-0) @ #19 Alabama (7-2)
#23 San Jose State (8-2) @ #24 USC (7-2)

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Undefeated and up to #3. Hoag for Heisman? What are those races looking like?

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Undefeated and up to #3. Hoag for Heisman? What are those races looking like?

Hoag isn't in the conversation surprisingly, although he leads FBS in yardage.

Alex Felton WR Clemson #1
Spencer Vernon HB Syracuse #2
Jay Farris QB Clemson #3
Philip Ownaulu WR Ball State #4
John Waddy QB USF #5

Onwualu just broke into the race after recording 11 receptions for 183 yards and 4 TDs last week.

My guess is he'll climb even higher this week

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Onwualu Stands Alone.



MUNCIE, IN – When Philip Onwualu arrived at Ball State in 2025, the former four-star recruit from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was joining a program on the rise under newly hired head coach Nash Savage. Four years later, he stands alone as the NCAA’s all-time leader in career receptions, cementing his status as one of college football’s greatest receivers.

On a storybook Senior Night, Onwualu delivered a historic performance, securing his 400th career reception in style—a 58-yard touchdown grab, perfectly exemplifying the spectacular plays that have defined his career. When the dust settled, he had 13 receptions for 236 yards and six touchdowns, a fitting way to take his place in the record books.

From the moment he stepped on campus, Onwualu flourished in Savage’s up-tempo veer & shoot offense, which prioritized quick reads, explosive plays, and high-volume passing. As a true freshman, he posted 103 receptions, 1,556 yards, and 15 touchdowns, immediately establishing himself as a premier playmaker.

His sophomore and junior campaigns were equally electric:
• 2026: 112 receptions, 1,863 yards, 23 touchdowns
• 2027: 104 receptions, 1,522 yards, 19 touchdowns

Despite these eye-popping numbers, Onwualu often played in the shadow of his teammate, Nyck Harbor, who shattered NCAA single-season and career receiving records for yards (which Onwualu now owns with 6,624 yards and counting) and touchdowns. Still, Onwualu was no stranger to the spotlight. He delivered one of the greatest title game performances ever, catching 8 passes for 189 yards and 4 touchdowns in Ball State’s first-ever National Championship win, finishing as the runner-up to Kaiden Semonza for game MVP.

Following the departures of Harbor, Savage, and Semonza, the 2028 season became Onwualu’s proving ground. With a new quarterback and coaching staff, could he thrive as the unquestioned WR1?

The answer has been a resounding yes. Through just 10 games, Onwualu has racked up 92 receptions, 1,683 yards, and 25 touchdowns, with two regular-season games left and another deep playoff run expected.

Then came Senior Night, where Onwualu forever etched his name in history. As he hauled in his record-breaking 400th career reception—a breathtaking 58-yard touchdown grab—the Ball State crowd erupted, celebrating a player who had given them so many unforgettable moments.

Though Nash Savage couldn’t attend due to his Syracuse Orange preparing for their showdown in Miami, he sent a pre-recorded message played on the jumbotron. In the heartfelt five-minute video, Savage praised Onwualu’s relentless work ethic, leadership, and commitment to being both a great player and an even better teammate.

His former quarterback, Kadin Semonza, made the trip back to Muncie, embracing Onwualu at midfield during a halftime ceremony commemorating the milestone.

With two games left in the regular season and another playoff run looming, Onwualu has a chance to further extend his record and cement himself as one of the greatest receivers in NCAA history.

For now, though, he stands atop the record books, forever a Ball State legend.

And his story isn’t finished yet.

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Syracuse Makes Statement In South Beach


Anyone wondering why Spencer Vernon is in the Heisman conversation, despite not leading his team in rushing yards, needs only to watch the highlights of this evenings contest in which the converted QB amassed 184 total yards and 4 touchdowns including this 44 yard over the shoulder TD.

Syracuse Orange at Miami (FL) Hurricanes
Nov 11, 2028 1 2 3 4 F #3 SYR (9-0) 0 10 21 7 38 #4 MIA (7-2) 0 7 0 8 15 Top Performers PASS: SU Jakhari Wiliams - 16/22, 281 Yds, 2 TD RUSH: SU Spencer Vernon - 15 Att, 70 Yds, 2 TD REC: SU Spencer Vernon - 5 Rec, 114 Yds, 2 TD	Team Stats Comparison SYR MIA First Downs 27 14 3rd Down Efficiency 5/9 2/10 4th Down Efficiency 1/2 3/5 Total Yards 593 442 Passing Yards 281 319 Rushing Yards 43 - 272 14 - 11 Penalties-Penalty Yards 6 - 60 2 - 20 Turnovers 0 2 Time of Possession 27:08 16:52
Scoring Summary SECOND QUARTER SCORING SYR MIA 4:45 (SYR) Jakhari Williams, 1 Yd Run 7 0 2:42 (MIA) Jason Dombrowski, 61 Yd Pass From Judd Anderson 7 7 0:50 (SYR) Desmond Brewer, 35 Yd FG 10 7 THIRD QUARTER SCORING SYR MIA 4:42 (SYR) Spencer Veronon, 32 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 17 7 4:04 (SYR) Spencer Vernon, 1 Yd Run 24 7 0:05 (SYR) Spencer Vernon, 44 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 31 7 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING SYR MIA 7:56 (MIA) Shakim Granger, 5 Yd Run (2PT) 31 15 2:50 (SYR) Spencer Vernon, 1 Yd Run 38 15
Syracuse Orange PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Jakhari Wiliams 16/22 281 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Spencer Vernon 15 70 4.6 2 Jakhari Williams 14 111 7.9 1 JC Hoag 13 80 6.1 0 Trenton Gilliam 1 11 11.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Spencer Vernon 5 114 22.8 2 Ja'Meer Thomas 4 69 17.2 0 Jaylan Hornsby 3 50 16.6 0 Phil Hutton 2 17 8.5 0 Carlos Simms 1 12 12.0 0 Mateo Chickillo 1 19 19.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Willie Goodacre 11 1 Ezekiel Roos 7 2 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD SS CJ Ziemann 8 0 (2TFL) 0 0 LB Clay Mooney 3 0 0 (FF) 0 CB Deron Wusu 3 0 1 0 DE Jason Veasy 2 2 (2TFL) 0 0 CB Dalvin Holley 1 1 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Desmond Brewer 1/2 5/5 8 35 PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Michael Chickillo 1 33 33.0 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Carlos Simms 1 17 17.0 0 Elton Romberg 1 14 14.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Elton Romberg 2 9 4.5 0 Miami (FL) Hurricanes PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Judd Anderson 20/37 319 1 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Shakim Granger 10 31 3.1 1 Judd Anderson 3 -12 -4.0 0 Jamar Mevis 1 -8 -8.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Eric Keglar 5 75 15.0 0 Joshisa Trader 5 103 20.6 0 Elija Lofton 4 36 9.0 0 Dennis Kellum 2 4 2.0 0 Manu Dial 2 21 10.5 0 Jason Dombrowski 1 61 61.0 1 Shakim Granger 1 19 19.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Franklin Jordan 7 0 Sergio Gomez 3 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD SS Oscar Dial 12 0 (1TFL) 0 0 MLB Robert Kearns 11 0.5 (2TFL) 0 0 MLB Patrick Hendrix 10 0 (1TFL) 0 0 CB Roland Fine 9 0.5 0 0 DE Marquise Lightfoot 8 0.5 (3TFL) 0 0 DT Artavius Jones 5 1 (2TFL) 0 0 DE Elias Rudolph 2 1 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Kevin Ekiyor 0/1 1/1 1 NA PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Greg Song 2 78 39.0 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Jason Dombrowski 7 98 14.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Jason Dombrowski 1 14 14.0 0

LEFT - 'Cuse got a break on the kickoff after going up 17-7 thanks to the forced fumble by FR LB Clay Mooney, eventually leading to Vernon's 2nd TD of the day and a commanding 24-7 lead.
CENTER - Jason Dombrowski wriggled free with a 61 yard catch and run strike to tie the game at 7 after early miscues by both offenses.
RIGHT - Jason Veasy putting Judd Anderson down, hard. Hard Rock Stadium cascaded boos down onto the Hurricanes after the sack on 4th down ended the day for their offense.

Miami, FL. - In a top-five showdown with ACC title implications, the #3 Syracuse Orange (10-0, 6-0 ACC) overpowered the #4 Miami Hurricanes (7-3, 4-2 ACC) in a 38-15 statement victory, fueled by a dominant second half and a Heisman-worthy performance from Spencer Vernon.

The victory puts Syracuse in firm control of the ACC Atlantic Division, with only two games remaining before a potential conference championship berth.

Both offenses opened the game sluggishly, with Syracuse stalling on fourth-and-goal from the 3-yard line on their first drive, while Miami missed a 56-yard field goal on their opening possession.

Syracuse’s Desmond Brewer had a chance to put the Orange ahead with a 23-yard field goal, but his kick went wide right to end a scoreless first quarter.

In the second quarter, chaos ensued. Miami appeared to take the lead when linebacker Kevin Bagent returned a Spencer Vernon fumble 99 yards for a touchdown, but replay overturned the call, ruling Vernon’s knee was down. On fourth-and-goal, Jakhari Williams leaped over Miami linebacker Patrick Hendrix for a 1-yard touchdown run, putting Syracuse up 7-0.

The Hurricanes quickly responded as Judd Anderson found Jason Dombrowski for a 61-yard touchdown, knotting the game at 7-7. Syracuse would reclaim the lead before halftime with a 35-yard Brewer field goal, sending the Orange into the break up 10-7.

After a Miami punt to open the second half, Syracuse put together an 11-play drive, capped by a 32-yard Spencer Vernon touchdown catch on a wheel route on 3rd-and-19.

Disaster struck for Miami on the ensuing kickoff when Dombrowski fumbled, setting up a 1-yard Vernon touchdown run just two plays later. Things went from bad to worse for the Hurricanes, as Judd Anderson threw an interception, and Syracuse capitalized instantly with a 44-yard Vernon touchdown catch, stretching the lead to 31-7.

The Hurricanes showed some fight in the fourth quarter, sparked by a 48-yard pass to Eric Keglar that set up Shakim Granger’s 5-yard wildcat touchdown and a successful two-point conversion, closing the gap to 31-15.

However, Syracuse crushed any hopes of a comeback with a punishing, clock-draining 11-play, 89-yard drive, capped by Vernon’s fourth touchdown of the day—a 1-yard run—putting the game out of reach at 38-15.

Miami made one final push, converting two fourth downs before freshman defensive end Jason Veasy sealed the game with a fourth-down sack, sending frustrated Miami fans streaming for the exits.

Syracuse now controls the ACC Atlantic Division at 6-0, setting up a potential division-deciding showdown with Maryland in the season finale—if the Terrapins win out.

Before that, the Orange return home for Senior Night against Virginia, aiming to keep their undefeated season intact.

With a dominant performance in Miami and Spencer Vernon strengthening his Heisman candidacy, Syracuse is rolling toward a potential ACC Championship and College Football Playoff berth.

Week Eleven ACC Results
29 #8 Maryland (8-2) @ Virginia (3-7) 26
24 Wake Forest (2-8) @ #2 Clemson (10-0) 38
24 Georgia Tech (7-3) @ North Carolina (6-4) 21
45 Pittsburgh (6-5) @ West Virginia (3-7) 17
34 Virginia Tech (5-5) @ NC State (4-6) 3
21 Duke (5-5) @ South Carolina (6-4) 24

Notable Week Eleven Results
38 #4 LSU (8-2) @ Auburn (7-3) 28
30 #15 Penn State (8-3) @ Ohio State (6-4) 38
14 #17 Tennessee (7-3) @ #7 Georgia (8-2) 51
24 Northern Illinois (4-6) @ #10 Ball State (8-2) 45
22 East Carolina (7-3) @ #13 UAB (9-1) 28
24 #5 Oklahoma (9-1) @ #11 Alabama (8-2) 34
28 #18 San Jose State (9-2) @ USC (7-3) 24

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

2028 Week Twelve Preview

Matchup Preview *|* November 18, 2028
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Virginia Cavaliers (3-7 (1-5), 1-3 Away)		#1 Syracuse Orange (10-0 (6-0), 5-0 Home)
Injury Report MLB Myles Brown (89) Ruptured Disk (2 Weeks) C Grant Ellinger (83) Ruptured Disk (2 Weeks) WR Triston Ward (86) Ruptured Disk (2 Weeks) T Nick Harris (82) Broken Collarbone (2 Weeks) Game Notes Virginia Cavaliers 2028 Results @ Old Dominion (4-6) L 33-14 Illinois (5-5) L 21-16 @ Indiana (4-6) W 28-27 @ South Carolina (6-4) L 42-10 FCS W 35-3 Clemson (10-0) L 23-14 West Virginia (3-7) W 14-8 Pittsburgh (6-5) L 20-17 @ Miami (7-3) L 38-30 Maryland (8-2) L 29-26 **Syracuse Seniors Starting For Senior Day** QB Trevor Louis (84) LT Noah Rosahac (82) LG Ben Barbosa (83) MLB Adrian Nitschke (81) SS Keke Adams (84)

Virginia Cavaliers 84/84/84 Depth Chart - 2028
Regular Offense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR	SR(RS) Thomas Cooke (80)	JR(RS) Jimmie Roh (78)	FR Terrence Ezekiel (60)
TE	JR(RS) Matt McCleod (72)	SR Rick Zuttah (71)	JR(RS) Jarrad Cribbs (61)
LT	JR(RS) Tyrone Paul (78)	SO Cam Overhauser (75)
LG	SR Morris Lafferty (82)	SO(RS) Laron Yoder (80)
C	JR(RS) Von Feeley (76)	FR Derek Metzger (58)
RG	SR Sam Higgins (82)	SO(RS) Geoff Rhodes (77)
RT	SR(RS) Ben York (83)	SO(RS) Zach Abraham (78)
WR	SR(RS) Kameron Courtney (83)	JR(RS) Joey Stenberg (78)	FR Orlando Sierra (61)
QB	JR(RS) Soma Okwara (78)	SO Kamryn Dunsmore (70)
FB	SR Tye Pickering (73)
HB	JR(RS) Clyde Duarte (86)	JR(RS) Lorenzo Foster (85)	FR(RS) Mustafa Nnadi (76)
Base 4-3 Defense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	SR(RS) Tyler Simmons (91)	SR(RS) Chase Morrison (82)
LDT	JR(RS) Quincy Strong (77)	JR(RS) Owen Doss (73)
RDT	JR(RS) Josh Herrera (75)	SR(RS) Andy Hurns (71)
RDE	JR(RS) Chad Mare (86)	SR(RS) Jewett Hayes (82)
WLB	SR Finau Seumalo (85)	SO(RS) Taylor Acker (76)
MLB	JR(RS) Patrick Brinks (84)	FR(RS) Javier Colombo (70)
SLB	JR(RS) Quincy North (74)	FR(RS) Raheem Thomas (68)
CB	SR(RS) Kevon Gray (86)	JR(RS) Stan Carter (79)	JR(RS) Eric Clements (76)
SS	SR Christian Weinsteen (79)	SO Nico Fasano (78)
FS	SR(RS) Ethan Minter (78)	SR Zach Russo (77)
CB	JR(RS) Bryce Biggs (81)	SO Mike Barry (77)	JR(RS) Eric Clements (76)

Virginia Cavaliers Stats - 2028
Passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	YDS/G	LONG	TD	INT	RAT
Soma Okwara	213/381 (55%)	2,462	6.5	246.2	75	22	11	123.4
Rushing	ATT	YDS	AVG	LONG	20+	TD	YDS/G	FUM
Clyde Duarte	90	459	5.1	44	8	2	45.9	1
Receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	DROPS	YDS/G	YAC
Kameron Courtney	53	575	10.8	4	73	4	57.5	266
	Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions
Defense	SOLO	AST	TOT	SACK	TLOSS	PD	INT	TD
MLB Patrick Brinks	51	12	63	1.5	2	3	1	0
DE Tyler Simmons	24	11	35	5	10	0	0	0
DE Chad Mare	26	7	33	5.5	4	1	0	0
CB Stan Carter	28	3	31	0	1	9	3	0

Week Twelve ACC Schedule
Georgia Tech (7-3) @ Wake Forest (2-8)
NC State (4-6) @ Duke (5-5)
#12 Miami (7-3) @ #8 Maryland (8-2)
South Carolina (6-4) @ Pittsburgh (6-5)
North Carolina (6-4) @ #2 Clemson (10-0)
West Virginia (3-7) @ Virginia Tech (5-5)

Notable Week Twelve Matchups
#11 Alabama (8-2) @ #4 LSU (8-2)
#10 Ball State (8-2) @ Kent State (6-4)
#22 Oregon (8-3) @ Washington (7-3)
#9 Missouri (8-2) @ #20 Nebraska (7-3)
#17 Tennessee (7-3) @ #16 Notre Dame (8-2)
#21 UCLA (8-2) @ USC (7-3)

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Syracuse just keeps on rollin', rollin', rollin' (*Limp Bizkit voice*) in this first season with Coach Savage! The Miami win was a definite eye-opener - particularly that second half - and really establishes the Orange as a title favorite. May we see a potential Cuse-Ball State CFP matchup in a few weeks?

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Syracuse just keeps on rollin', rollin', rollin' (*Limp Bizkit voice*) in this first season with Coach Savage! The Miami win was a definite eye-opener - particularly that second half - and really establishes the Orange as a title favorite. May we see a potential Cuse-Ball State CFP matchup in a few weeks?

When they scored with the 2PT conversion my first thought was here we go. But then we were able to grind out a long drive and kill enough clock that barring the bizarre we had the win in the bag.

They're both in the latest CFP polls, but on opposite sides of the bracket. I've thought about a potential matchup between the two and I would control Syracuse exclusively, but it would be interesting how the game would go with the CPU running the show for them. But evereyone's got to get to that point first! Its looking like Clemson is going to be our opponent for the ACC title game if we get there and they're no slouch. Plus I've lost my fair share of 1st ronud/Quarterfinal games with USC so anything can happen

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Jakhari Williams Sparks 'Cuse Comeback On Senior Night


Jakhari Williams didn't take the field until 6:01 in the 2nd Q, but instantly made his presence known with a 79 yard TD to Phil Hutton before scrambling for 38 yards on his 2nd drive to tie the game at 17.

Virginia Cavaliers at Syracuse Orange
Nov 21, 2028 1 2 3 4 F UVA (3-7) 14 3 3 0 20 #1 SYR (10-0) 3 14 21 2 40 Top Performers PASS: SU Jakhari Williams - 10/16, 248 Yds, 3 TD, 2 INT RUSH: SU JC Hoag - 18 Att, 157 Yds REC: SU Phil Hutton - 5 Rec, 178 Yds, 3 TD	Team Stats Comparison UVA SYR First Downs 13 20 3rd Down Efficiency 3/12 4/11 4th Down Efficiency 0/0 0/0 Total Yards 398 675 Passing Yards 342 320 Rushing Yards 20 - (-37) 35 - 260 Penalties-Penalty Yards 1 - 10 9 - 82 Turnovers 2 2 Time of Possession 15:31 28:29
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING UVA SYR 8:12 (SYR) Desmond Brewer, 53 Yd FG 0 3 7:18 (UVA) Joey Stenberg, 62 Yd Pass From Soma Okwara 7 3 5:08 (UVA) Clyde Duarte, 28 Yd Pass From Soma Okwara 14 3 SECOND QUARTER SCORING UVA SYR 6:03 (UVA) Terrelle Willie, 25 Yd FG 17 3 4:30 (SYR) Phil Hutton, 79 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 17 10 1:34 (SYR) Jakhari Williams, 39 Yd Run 17 17 THIRD QUARTER SCORING UVA SYR 7:30 (SYR) Phil Hutton, 18 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 17 24 4:44 (SYR) Jakhari Wiliams, 8 Yd Run 17 31 1:57 (UVA) Terrelle Willie, 35 Yd FG 20 31 0:35 (SYR) Phil Hutton, 71 Yd Pass From Jakhari Williams 20 38 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING UVA SYR 6:26 (SYR) Safety 20 40
Virginia Cavaliers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Soma Okwara 25/36 342 2 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Clyde Duarte 11 30 2.7 0 Soma Okwara 8 -63 -7.8 0 Thomas Cooke 1 -4 -4.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Matt McCleod 8 100 12.5 0 Thomas Cooke 6 52 8.6 0 Clyde Duarte 4 44 11.0 1 Kameron Courtney 4 41 10.2 0 Joey Stenberg 3 105 35.0 1 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Ben York 6 1 Sam Higgins 2 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD CB Kevon Gray 12 1 (1TFL) 0 0 LB Quincy North 8 0 (1TFL) 0 0 DT Quincy Strong 6 1 (1TFL) 0 0 CB Bryce Biggs 2 0 2 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Terrelle Willie 2/2 2/2 8 36 PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Jabari Nece 5 198 39.6 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Lorenzo Foster 1 14 14.0 0 Joey Stenberg 6 70 11.6 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Kameron Courtney 3 9 3.0 0 Syracuse Orange PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Jakhari Williams 10/16 248 3 2 Trevor Louis 6/10 72 0 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD JC Hoag 18 157 8.7 0 Spencer Vernon 10 70 7.0 0 Jakhari Williams 4 38 9.5 2 Trevor Louis 2 -5 -2.5 0 Trenton Gilliam 1 0 0.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Phil Hutton 5 178 35.6 3 Ja'Meer Thomas 5 72 14.4 0 Spencer Vernon 3 42 14.0 0 Mateo Chickillo 1 6 6.0 0 Jaylan Hornsby 1 9 9.0 0 Felix Redwine 1 13 13.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK Willie Goodacre 9 0 Ezekiel Roos 4 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD MLB Jayden Brown 8 2 (2TFL) 0 0 LB Sean Schlauderaff 6 0.5 (3TFL) 0 0 DE Jason Veasy 6 2.5 (5TFL) 0 0 MLB Adrian Nitschke 6 0.5 (1TFL) 0 0 MLB Ernie McHugh 5 0 1 0 CB Bradley Land 4 0.5 (1TFL) 1 0 SS Leo Tauscher 1 1 (1TFL) 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LG Desmond Brewer 1/2 5/5 8 53 PUNTING TOT YDS AVG -20 Michael Chickillo 3 99 33.0 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Elton Romberg 3 49 16.3 0 Carlos Simms 3 33 11.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Elton Romberg 5 14 2.8 0

LEFT - Fellow senior WR Phil Hutton and Williams hooked up for 3 touchdowns on the day including a pair from 70+
CENTER - Soma Okwara was 14/18 for 218 yards and 2 TDs in the 1st half, but sacks took their toll on the Cavaliers QB after the break, tossing two INTs.
RIGHT - Jason Veasy lead the Orange with 2 1/2 sacks as the 'Cuse Crushers' tallied another 7 sack effort, 5 of which came in the 2nd half.

Syracuse, NY. - The top-ranked Syracuse Orange (11-0) overcame an early 14-point deficit to storm past Virginia (3-8) with a 40-20 victory on Senior Night, securing their spot atop the ACC Atlantic division.

Senior quarterback Trevor Louis started under center for the Orange but struggled to generate offense, leading just one scoring drive on three possessions before yielding to Jakhari Williams. By the time Williams entered with just over six minutes remaining in the first half, Syracuse trailed 17-3. The senior quarterback wasted no time making an impact, orchestrating back-to-back scoring drives, including a 79-yard touchdown strike to Phil Hutton and a 39-yard touchdown run to tie the game at halftime.

Virginia quarterback Soma Okwara was red-hot early, completing 7 of his first 8 passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns as the Cavaliers stunned the Syracuse defense. However, the Orange defense adjusted in the second half, clamping down on Okwara and shifting the game’s momentum.

Syracuse opened the third quarter with a defensive stand, capped by a sack on third down. Williams then found Hutton for an 18-yard touchdown to give Syracuse its first lead of the game. On the ensuing Virginia possession, Bradley Land intercepted Okwara, setting up another Williams rushing touchdown. Virginia managed just a field goal the rest of the way, as Hutton torched the Cavaliers’ secondary again for a 71-yard touchdown reception, his third score of the day.

In the final quarter, the Syracuse defense put the finishing touches on the win, with senior linebacker Adrian Nitschke recording a safety to seal the 40-20 victory.

Jakhari Williams led the Orange with an efficient performance, completing 10 of 16 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns while adding 38 rushing yards and two more scores on the ground. His top target, Phil Hutton, exploded for 178 yards and three touchdowns on just five receptions, proving to be a game-changer in the passing attack. Virginia quarterback Soma Okwara put up a strong fight, finishing 25 of 36 for 342 yards and two touchdowns but was ultimately undone by two second-half interceptions. Defensively, Syracuse dominated the trenches, with Jason Veasy recording 2.5 sacks and Jayden Brown adding two more.

With Maryland’s loss to Miami earlier in the day, Syracuse has officially clinched the ACC Atlantic division, securing their place in the ACC Championship Game regardless of next week’s outcome against Maryland.

Meanwhile, Ball State improved to 9-2 with a dominant 35-14 win over Kent State, securing a spot in their fourth consecutive MAC Championship Game.

The Orange will close out the regular season next week on the road against Maryland, looking to complete a perfect 12-0 season before shifting their focus to postseason play.

Week Twelve ACC Results
40 Georgia Tech (8-3) @ Wake Forest (2-9) 3
28 NC State (4-7) @ Duke (6-5) 36
28 #6 Miami (8-3) @ #17 Maryland (8-3) 14
42 South Carolina (7-4) @ Pittsburgh (6-6) 13
34 North Carolina (7-4) @ #9 Clemson (10-1) 31
32 West Virginia (3-8) @ Virginia Tech (6-5) 33

Notable Week Twelve Results
33 #5 Alabama (9-2) @ #8 LSU (8-3)
35 #7 Ball State (9-2) @ Kent State (6-5) 14
31 #18 Oregon (9-2) @ Washington (7-4) 21
30 #16 Missouri (8-3) @ #15 Nebraska (8-3) 48
20 #11 Georgia (8-3) @ Vanderbilt (6-5) 38
21 UCLA (8-3) @ #23 USC (8-3) 34
29 Tennessee (7-4) @ #12 Notre Dame (9-2) 31
7 Auburn (7-4) @ #4 Oklahoma (10-1) 15
49 #19 Florida (8-3) @ Kentucky (6-5) 0

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Re: From The Shadows | The Rise Of "Nitro" Nash Savage (CFB25)

Congrats on the win over Miami and the big win on Senior Day... I assume the upset by UNC over Clemson doesn't really do anything with the division and you will see play Clemson for the title..

Not sure if its possible but should Syracuse/Ball State play each other, maybe you could play offense for both teams and have it be a absolute shootout, but at the time time I feel like the tread is about Coach Savage thus Syracuse deserves his full attention..

I know when I played Boise State when I was at Texas Tech those were always hard games for me. As was my first 2 games against BSU with Coach Miller. It's part of the reason I stopped scheduling the Broncos. Should Miller ever leave FIU I would probably wait a year or 2 before playing them with my new team.