Syracuse Hosts Liberty in Non-Conference Finale

SYRACUSE VS. LIBERTY
Game Details: 8 p.m. | Friday, Sept. 24
Location: Syracuse, N.Y. | Carrier Dome
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GAME INFORMATION
• A number of new protocols are in place based on public health guidance this season. Fans should familiarize themselves with all requirements and expectations here: Stadium Attendance Guidance
• All fans are required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, when in the stadium, or outdoors on campus around others, except when actively eating or drinking. We appreciate our fans' cooperation in protecting the health and well-being of our community.
• Fans are encouraged to arrive early to streamline entry.
• Mobile ticketing is also in place. If you have not downloaded your tickets yet, here's a step-by-step guide to mobile tickets: Mobile Ticketing
• It's faculty and staff appreciation night.
• The game is presented by Dunkin'

SERIES HISTORY
• Friday's game is the third all-time meeting between Syracuse and Liberty.
• The squads have split the first two meetings, which were both won by the road team.
• The Orange traveled to Lynchburg, Va. to face the Flames in the 2019 season opener. The Orange came out on top, 24-0, for their first away-game shutout since 1991 at Tulane (24-0).
• Last season, Liberty was the only non-conference foe for the Orange. The Flames posted a 38-21 win in the Carrier Dome.

LAST TIME VS. LIBERTY
• Liberty scored three unanswered touchdowns to break a 14-14 tie in a 38-21 victory over the Orange last season in the Carrier Dome.
• Syracuse RB Sean Tucker recorded the first 100-yard rushing game of his career in the setback. He finished with 111 yards on 21 carries.
• The Flames also had a 100-yard rusher as Shedro Louis ran for 170 ards and two TDs on 10 attempts.
• 'Cuse QB Rex Culpepper, starting in place of injured Tommy Devito, three for three touchdowns.
• One of his TD passes was to WR Taj Harris, who finished the day with 96 yards receiving on nine catches.
• LB Tyrell Richards led the Orange's defensive effort with nine tackles.

ORANGE GO FOR TWO IN A ROW
• Friday's game marks the end of three-game homestand for Syracuse. The three-game streak is the longest homestand of the season for the Orange.
• Friday's game is 'Cuse's final non-conference contest of the season. The Orange open the year with four-straight games against non-conference opponents for the first time since 2017.
• The game will air on ACC Network, with Drew Carter '19 (PxP), Bobby Carpenter (analyst) and Taylor Davis (reporter) on the call. It marks the third time in four weeks that a Syracuse alum has served as the play-by-play announcer for television broadcast.
• Syracuse will play its second night game of the season. The Orange are 8-7 in night games (6 p.m. start or later) in the Dino Babers era.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
• Syracuse is in action at home on Friday night for the first time since 2019.
• The Orange have won five of their last seven Friday games and holds a 6-3 Friday record under head coach Dino Babers. The streak includes 'Cuse's 27-24 win against No. 2 Clemson in 2017 and the 2018 Camping World victory against West Virginia.
• Syracuse has two Friday night games on the 2021 slate, including a Oct. 15 matchup against Clemson in the Carrier Dome.
• The Orange are 15-6 (.714) in weekday games since beating Kansas State in the 2010 Pinstripe Bowl.

NON-CONFERENCE SUCCESS IN THE DOME
• Syracuse plays its final non-conference game on the 2021 schedule against Liberty.
• The Orange played just one non-league game a year ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
• 'Cuse is 8-4 in its 12 home non-league games under Dino Babers.
• Under Babers, Syracuse has outscored its non-conference opponents in the Loud House, 483-249.

the 100/100 CLUB
• RB Sean Tucker became the first Syracuse player to record 100+ yards rushing and receiving in the same game in the Orange's win against UAlbany.
• Tucker rushed for 132 yards on 13 carries and caught three passes for 121 yards. He averaged 10.2 yards per carry and 40.3 yards per catch.
• It marked the fifth 100-yard rushing game in 12 career games for Tucker. He is already tied for 20th on Syracuse's leader list for career 100-yard rushing games.
• He recorded career highs in rushing TDs (4), receptions (3) and receiving yards (121). He also recorded a career-long rush (56) and reception (72).
• Tucker scored five touchdowns against UAlbany, which tie for second on Syracuse's single-game record list, behind Jim Brown.

SPOTLIGHT ON TUCKER
• Freshman RB Sean Tucker ranks as one of the top offensive players in the nation through the first three games.
• He is second in the FBS in all-purpose yards (171.67), fifth in rushing TDs (6), ninth in rushing yards (367), 16th in yards per carry (7.20) and 10th in rushing yards per game (122.3).
• With five touchdowns against UAlbany, Tucker is now fourth in scoring (14.0) and total points (42) and third in total touchdowns (7).
• In addition, he is 28th in yards per reception (21.14).
• He was named to the Pro Football Focus team of the week at running back following his performance.

STINGY ON D
• Syracuse is ranked fourth in the nation and leads the ACC in total defense after holding its last two opponents to less than 200 yards of total offense. The Orange are giving up just 225.3 yards per game.
• Syracuse limited Rutgers to just 195 yards of total offense before holding UAlbany to 135 yards. The Great Danes finished with just seven rushing yards on 32 attempts.
• The Orange hadn't held an FBS opponent to less than 200 yards of total offense since 2014 in a win against Wake Forest (170 yards), and has now given up less than 200 yards in back-to-back games.
• The Rutgers game was the first time since 2009 that 'Cuse has allowed less than 200 yards of total offense in a loss. That season, the Orange gave up 151 yards to Louisville in a 10-9 setback.
• Syracuse recorded 14 tackles for loss against the Great Danes, equaling the most for the team in the Dino Babers' era. Dating back to last season, the Orange have recorded 10 or more TFLs in four of their last six games.
• 'Cuse currently ranks third in the nation in TFLs, averaging 10.7 per game.

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Players Mentioned

Rex Culpepper

Taj Harris

Tyrell Richards

Sean Tucker

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