Notre Dame is off to a disappointing 1-3 start this season despite their offense’s ability to score. Within the first five minutes in their game against the Syracuse Orangemen, 35 points had been accounted for.
The flurry opened with the first play of the game when DeShone Kizer tossed a 79-yard touchdown to Equanimeous St. Brown.
I was about to show my alma mater some love but then they let this happen #NDvsCUSE pic.twitter.com/GszllGe4zU
— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) October 1, 2016
Syracuse responded to the quick strike by going on quick, efficient, 8 play, 75 yard drive that lasted 2:05. The PAT was blocked and returned by Cole Luke to give the Irish a field goal lead.
Kizer then orchestrated a three play drive that covered 74 yards, highlighted by another 67 yard strike to Equanimeous St. Brown.
DeShone Kizer has completed just 2 passes and ND has just 7 rushing yards. But those 2 passes have gone for 146 yards and two TDs. 23-13 ND
— NewsHouse Sports (@NewsHouseSports) October 1, 2016
The fireworks continued when Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungy connected with Amba Etta-Tawo on a 72 yard touchdown bomb.
The ensuing kickoff was returned 93 yards for C.J. Sanders to end the five minute madness; 23-13 in favor of the Irish.
DeShone Kizer has completed just 2 passes and ND has just 7 rushing yards. But those 2 passes have gone for 146 yards and two TDs. 23-13 ND
— NewsHouse Sports (@NewsHouseSports) October 1, 2016
Since the opening, Syracuse is outscoring Notre Dame 14-10 and going in to the half trailing by 6. The Orange missed on a field goal attempt as time on the half expired.
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