Stanford Dominates Syracuse in Pac-12 Football Opener

Cardinal Score Touchdown in First Quarter

The Stanford Cardinal football team opened their Pac-12 Conference season with a dominant performance against the Syracuse Orange on Saturday, September 24th. The Cardinal scored a touchdown in the first quarter and never looked back, eventually winning the game by a score of 41-10.

The Cardinal's offense was led by quarterback Tanner McKee, who threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns. Running back E.J. Smith added 108 rushing yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Michael Wilson caught five passes for 79 yards and a touchdown.

Cardinal Defense Stifles Orange

The Cardinal defense was equally impressive, holding the Orange to just 218 yards of total offense. Linebacker Levani Damuni led the way with 10 tackles, while defensive end Thomas Booker added two sacks.

The win was the Cardinal's first of the season and improved their record to 1-1. The Orange fell to 1-2 with the loss.

Cardinal Prepare for Tough Pac-12 Schedule

The Cardinal will now prepare for a tough Pac-12 schedule that includes games against Oregon, Utah, and USC. The Cardinal will need to continue to play at a high level if they want to compete for a Pac-12 Championship.

Orange Look to Rebound in ACC Play

The Orange will look to rebound from their loss to Stanford when they open ACC play against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1st. The Orange will need to improve their offensive production if they want to be successful in the ACC.

NFL Players from Stanford and Syracuse

Both Stanford and Syracuse have a number of players who have gone on to play in the NFL. Some of the most notable NFL players from Stanford include Andrew Luck, Christian McCaffrey, and Richard Sherman. Some of the most notable NFL players from Syracuse include Donovan McNabb, Dwight Freeney, and Chandler Jones.