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Clash at JMA Wireless Dome: Syracuse Orange vs Purdue Boilermakers in College Football Showdown

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host the Purdue Boilermakers at the JMA Wireless Dome, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its winning ways. The Orange have shown a strong performance in their recent games, indicating a positive trend that could prove advantageous in this matchup.


Nov 18, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against UConn Huskies, the Orange dominated with an impressive 48-14 victory. Their offense was particularly effective, racking up 470 total yards with a balanced attack through both passing and rushing plays. The team's quarterback displayed remarkable efficiency with an 80 percent completion rate and three touchdowns without any interceptions. On the ground, they managed to score three times as well despite averaging only three yards per carry.


Defensively, Syracuse has been just as formidable. They held Louisville Cardinals to just seven points in their previous home game at the JMA Wireless Dome while recording two interceptions and forcing two fumbles. With three sacks and nine tackles for loss against UConn, they've demonstrated their ability to disrupt opposing offenses consistently.


Penalties have been an area of concern; however, as they accumulated 18 penalties for over one hundred yards against Louisville. Cleaning up these mistakes will be crucial for maintaining control of the game against Purdue.


The venue itself may offer an advantage for Syracuse; playing under the dome can create a unique atmosphere that energizes home players while posing challenges for visiting teams not accustomed to such environments.


Fans should expect another strong showing from Syracuse's offense if they maintain their high level of play execution from previous games. Defensively, creating turnovers could once again be key in securing victory over Purdue.


The upcoming game is scheduled on September 17th at 4 PM local time at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 channel number 209.

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