Syracuse Football: 3 things we learned from their fourth loss of the season

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Oct 8, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Zack Mahoney (16) gets hit as he runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Wake defeated Syracuse 28-9. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

2. This offense has deficiencies

While there are the fans that gravitate towards stats. Stats aren’t everything. For example, on the surface the Orange had a rejuvenation in their backfield against the Demon Deacons.

Although a deeper look reveals that the 158 yards rushing isn’t what it seems. While 113 yards or rather 72 % of that came on just three attempts.

I get the passing game wasn’t going to be as prolific, especially considering the weather conditions. But regardless Eric Dungey was a huge disappointment.

And it wasn’t just the stats, where he had his worst game of the season. It was about him holding onto the ball too long and questionable decision making. The only rationalization that makes sense is that he was injured, because outside of that this was a very odd performance.

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