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Syracuse's football team struggles to compete with Tennessee (Brief analysis by Axe)

Brent Axe voices his immediate opinions on Syracuse football's season debut defeat against Tennessee in Atlanta.

Syracuse's football team struggles to shine against Tennessee according to Axe's analysis
Syracuse's football team struggles to shine against Tennessee according to Axe's analysis

Syracuse's football team struggles to compete with Tennessee (Brief analysis by Axe)

In the heart of SEC country, the Syracuse University football team faced a tough challenge against No. 24 Tennessee in the season opener, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

The game, played in the afternoon of a Saturday, saw the Orange outmatched and outmuscled by the Volunteers. The final score was a lopsided 45-26 in favour of Tennessee.

The Syracuse University football team struggled to keep pace with the SEC opponents, with the Volunteers capitalising on every opportunity. The loss marked a disappointing start to the season for the Orange.

Despite the setback, the game did not result in any significant injuries for the Syracuse University football team. ABC announcers, however, made light of Demetres Samuel Jr.'s recovery after falling on the turf during the game.

The box score of the game is available for those who wish to delve deeper into the statistics. Interestingly, there is no information available regarding any Syracuse University football player who was injured during the game, later became available again, and was mocked by the commentators.

Voting is now open for grading the Syracuse University football performance and selecting the player of the game. Fans are encouraged to cast their votes and share their thoughts on the team's performance in the season opener against Tennessee.

Despite the loss, the Syracuse University football team can take solace in the fact that they were healthier than Tennessee according to the injury report. The Orange will look to bounce back in their next game and turn their season around.

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