Despite a bye week between Syracuse's last game against LSU and this contest against USF, the Orange came out flat on the road against the Bulls. In his first bit of action since being knocked out of the game against Central Michigan, QB Eric Dungey was a tepid 5-for-8 for 40 yards, and also ran six time for 13 yards too. The early play-calling appeared designed to protect Dungey from too much contact, but that opened up a bit by the second quarter when he led SU to a field goal.
Also returning from an injury, Ervin Philips appeared back at full strength, with two rushes for 16 yards.