The Orange Square-Off With the Hawkeyes

The Orange football team tries to even its record when it meets Big Ten foe Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8. It is Syracuse's second-ever trip to Kinnick Stadium and the first since 1976 for the Orange.

Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. eastern time and can be seen live on the Big Ten Network (DirectTV). Fans can also listen to the game on the Syracuse ISP Sporks Network, TK-99.5 FM. Fans can also hear the broadcast through Orange All-Access and on Sirus Satellite Radio.

Orange Friendzy

Traveling with the team? Join Syracuse fans as they root on the Orange against the Hawkeyes. The Orange Friendzy pre-game celebration will begin at 4:00 p.m. CDT and will continue until kickoff. The event will be held at a tent in Hawkeye Village, which is located across from Carver Hawkeye Arena, within walking distance of Kinnick Stadium. Snacks will be available while supplies last. Stop in to mingle and pick up our giveaways!

Syracuse-Iowa Series

In three all-time meetings, Iowa owns a 2-1 advantage against the Orange. The series originated in 1975 with a 10-7 Syracuse win. Iowa evened the series one year later with a 41-3 victory. After a 30-year hiatus, the two teams meet in a double-overtime thriller in 2006. The Hawkeyes prevailed 20-13 and took the series lead.

Spreading the Wealth

Sophomore quarterback Andrew Robinson used all of his receiving weapons in his first career start against Washington. Robinson completed 20 passes to 10 different receivers. Junior All-America candidate Taj Smith was Robinson's favorite target, matching his career best with five receptions. Junior running back Curtis Brinkley recorded a personal-best 63 receiving yards on four catches. Sophomore tight end Mike Owen and second-year receiver Mike Williams also had multiple receptions against the Huskies. Owen's two catches represented the first of his career. The last time the Orange had 10 players with at least one reception was in the 2005 season finale at Louisville. In 2006, Syracuse never had more than eight different receivers (vs. Pittsburgh) catch passes in one game.

Start Me Up

Nine players each made their first career starts in SU's season-opener against Washington

First Career Starts
*Offense*	*Defense*
43 Tony Fiametta	45 Jake Flaherty
69 Larry Norton	91 Brandon Gilbeaux
9 Andrew Robinson	30 Vincenzo Giruzzi
	97 Arthur Jones
	33 Ben Maljovec

Robinson Steps Under Center

Andrew Robinson will make his second career start. Last week against Washington he was 20-for-32 for 199 yards and a touchdown. He completed his first five passes for 34 yards and hit five different receivers to start 9-for-11 for 65 yards. He ranks second in pass attempts, sixth in total passing yards and eight in total offense in the BIG EAST.

Shadle Kicking His Way Up the Record Book

A 2007 Lou Groza candidate, Patrick Shadle is in ninth place on the school's all-time field goals made list. His two 42-yard field goals against Washington were his 17th and 18th of his career. The junior has connected on 18-of-20 field goals as an Orange.

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