Orange Seek Unbeaten Non-Conference Slate

SYRACUSE vs. ARMY
Game Details: 12 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 23
Location: Syracuse, N.Y. | JMA Wireless Dome
Tickets: Cuse.com/Tickets
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ORANGE CLOSE OUT NON-CONFERENCE SLATE AGAINST ARMY
• Syracuse hosts Army in its final non-conference game of 2023.
• The game will air on ACC Network, with Chris Cotter (PxP), Mark Herzlich (analyst) and Sherree Burruss (reporter) on the call.
• Syracuse will try to start the campaign with four-straight victories for the second-consecutive year and third time since 2018.
• The Orange seek their first unbeaten non-conference slate since 1993 (3-0-1). A victory would give Syracuse its best non-conference record since it joined The BIG EAST in 1991.
• Saturday is Military Appreciation Day in the JMA Wireless Dome.

FAN INFORMATION
• Saturday's game is presented by Hidden Level.
• It's Military Appreciation Day in the Dome. Complimentary military tickets are available to active duty and veterans through the Broadview Federal Credit Union 'Cuse for the Troops program. Fans are encouraged to sponsor a military member by purchasing their tickets to the game. Visit Cuse.com/Military for more information.
• At halftime, legendary coach and WWII hero Ben Schwartzwalder will be officially enshrined into the Syracuse Athletics Ring of Honor. Schwartzwalder coached some of the greatest players in college football history during his 25-year run as the Orange's head coach. He also delivered Syracuse the 1959 National Championship, the only title in program history. Prior to his coaching tenure, Schwartzwalder was a decorated war hero, earning the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and other accreditations for his service that included parachuting onto Normandy Beach during the D-Day invasion.
• Other military festivities include the Stars and Stripes tailgate on the Women's Building field, an elistment ceremony for ROTC cadets prior to the national anthem, hometown hero celebration, in-game military welcome, band performance featuring military branch songs, Schwartzwalder's Ring of Honor induction and postgame, Army's band will play their alma mater in addition to Syracuse playing its alma mater, with both teams participating in one of college football's great traditions.
• The Toyota Fun Zone and 'Cuse on the Quad opens at 9 a.m. Fun for all ages, food and beverage options and meet and greet opportunities with other SU teams are just part of the action on game day. Visit Cuse.com/Quad for a list of all the events happening prior to kickoff.
• Make sure you update the 'Cuse App on your mobile device this weekend in order to take part in new fan rewards and other promotions as well as the Dome light show.
• Partial plans and individual game tickets are now on sale at Cuse.com/Tickets. Season tickets, which start at just $99, remain the best value for Orange fans. Fans can also purchase group tickets, hospitality packages and tailgate packages.
• Student section season tickets are sold out, but opportunities remain for students to get in the door. Click here for more information.
• Other fan reminders: The clear bag policy remains in effect for all JMA Dome events. Visit Cuse.com/ClearBag to ensure your bag is in compliance. Mobile ticketing also remains in effect this season as well as cashless concession stands. For comprehensive JMA Dome policies or FAQs, visit Cuse.com/Dome

SERIES HISTORY
• Syracuse and Army will meet for the 22nd time overall and first time since 1996.
• The Orange have won all five games played on their home field against the Black Knights and hold an 11-10 advantage in the series.
• The squads met at neutral sites for three contests. The 1960 and 1964 games were played at Yankee Stadium, while the 1962 matchup was played at the Polo Grounds.

SCHWARTZWALDER TO JOIN RING OF HONOR
• Floyd "Ben" Schwartzwalder will be honored in Syracuse's Ring of Honor in the JMA Wireless Dome on September 23 when the Orange host Army. It is an honor bestowed upon individuals named one of Syracuse's most outstanding student-athletes or coaches to compete and/or coach their associated collegiate sport.
• Schwartzwalder led the 'Cuse program for 25 years. Under his watch, the Orange reached the pinnacle of college football, claiming the 1959 National Championship, and produced some of the greatest players in the history of the sport - most notably Jim Brown, Ernie Davis and Floyd Little.
• was a paratrooper who parachuted onto Normandy Beach on D-Day. He was among the first wave of soldiers that jumped in 1944. Dropped far behind enemy lines and miles off target, Schwartzwalder, a Captain in Company G of the 507th, organized his men, established command, and a week later delivered a large group of prisoners to the Allied lines. He rose to the rank of major and was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, four battle stars and a Presidential Unit citation for his distinguished service. He retired as a lieutenant colonel.

SHRADER SHINES
• QB Garrett Shrader rushed for a career-high 195 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead Syracuse to the victory at Purdue.
• His 195 yards are the third-highest single-game total in the FBS this season and highest total for a quarterback.
• The 195 yards tie for eighth on the ACC single-game record list for rushing yards by a quarterback, matching Malik Cunningham's mark against Virginia in 2020. Shrader now owns two of the top-20 league quarterback single-game rushing performances of all-time.
• Shrader scored four rushing touchdowns against the Boilermakers, which is the single-game record for a 'Cuse quarterback.
• He was 14-for-28 for 184 yards passing, giving him 379 yards of total offense. He increased his Syracuse career total to 6,312 yards, making him just the sixth player in program history to record 6,000+ yards of total offense.
• Shrader ranks 12th in the nation in total offense (331 ypg.).

DEFENSE HOLDS STRONG
• Syracuse's defense ranks fourth in the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 9.0 points per game.
• The Orange are one of six FBS schools that are giving up less than 10 points a game this season. The group includes Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia, Duke and Oklahoma.
• Syracuse's 9.0 points per game allowed through the first three contests of the year is the lowest total since the 1983 season when it also gave up 27 points in the first three games.
• The Orange are tied for first in the nation in red zone defense. Its opponents have had seven opportunities in the red zone and have scored on three.

EMPIRE STATE OF MIND
• Syracuse owns a 76-78-11 (.494) overall record against teams located in the state of New York.
• The Orange have won each of their past 14 contests against opponents from the Empire State. In its current streak against in-state foes, Syracuse has outscored the opposition 618-128.
• The team's last loss against a program from New York came against Army West Point in 1986.
• Saturday's game will be the second for the Orange against a New York State opponents in 2023. Colgate visited the JMA Wireless Dome for the season opener on Sept. 2. The team will also play a neutral site contest in New York City this year, facing Pitt for the 100th anniversary of the first football game played at Yankee Stadium, in addition to its six home games.
• The Orange will play two teams from the state of New York for the first time since 1960 when it also took on Colgate and Army.

SHRADER POSES DUAL THREAT
• QB Garrett Shrader has proven to be a threat through the air and on the ground.
• He is one of two active FBS quarterbacks with more than 6,000 yards passing and 2,000 yards rushing, joining LSU's Jayden Daniels. Additionally, he is of one of five to have thrown for more than 5,000 yards and rushed for more than 1,500 yards in their careers. The group includes Daniels, Spencer Sanders (Ole Miss), Frank Harris (UTSA) and Jordan Travis (Florida State).
• Shrader ranks sixth on Syracuse's record list for touchdowns responsible for with 59. His 31 career touchdown passes at Syracuse rank seventh in the 'Cuse record book, while his 28 rushing touchdowns at SU are tied for fifth with Ernie Davis (1959-61) and Dee Brown (1997-00).
• He ranks 10th on the ACC's career list for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.

TRENDING UP
• Syracuse has finished in the top 20 in total defense in each of the past two seasons.
• After three games, 'Cuse ranks fourth in the ACC and 21st in the nation, allowing 275.7 yards per game.
• Since the start of the 2021 season, the Orange have held their opponents to less than 400 yards 21 times. Only Clemson (24) has done it more times among ACC teams, while NC State has also accomplished the feat 21 times.
• Last season, Syracuse allowed 328.6 yards per game, which was its lowest total since the 2010 season (301.5 ypg.).

ACC SUCCESS
• ACC teams have opened the 2023 campaign strong, posting an 26-10 record in non-conference play through the first three weeks of the season.
• The league has an 8-7 record against Power 5 teams, making it one of two P5 conferences with a winning record against each other.
• The record includes a 4-2 mark versus the SEC and and 4-3 versus the Big Ten.

A WIN WOULD …
• Improve Dino Babers' record to 40-49 as head coach of the Orange.
• Give Syracuse a 4-0 start in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1959-60.
• Give the Orange a perfect non-conference record for the first time since it joined The BIG EAST in 1991.
• Give Syracuse its 752nd all-time victory (includes 11 wins from 2004-06 that were vacated by the NCAA). The Orange currently rank 21st on the FBS ledger of winningest programs. Syracuse is one of 33 FBS schools to have accumulated 700+ wins.

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