If these were season averages, I would agree with you, but in a small sample size, it shows why watching the game matters. He came in to start the second half, down 14 (not garbage time). He had two drops in his first three downs, including one on third that would have been a first down. Hit the guy in the chest.
He then was down 17 before re-taking field. From that point, he led Syracuse to 17 second half points, even closing within 7 at one point. While within 2 scores, he had a third down 40 or so yard pass hit a reciever over the shoulder and in stride, but dropped for a potential TD. That led to a punt. I did not watch the rest as I was switching to other games.
So, he should have been 14-22 (minimum) for about 230-250 yards while leading his team to 24 second half points after they only put up 7 in the first half. Pretty effective for a guy who likely got less reps in practice and has no real game reps yet.
DailyOrange.com thought he played well and mention that the INT was tipped. Again, I did not see that play.
Garrett Shrader threw for only 35 yards in the first half against Notre Dame before being replaced by Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, under whom the offense seemed rejuvenated.
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