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Why might Syracuse football keep using RB Dontae Strickland? (PFF grades, notes)

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Time for some takeaways.

The kind folks at Pro Football Focus passed along grades, stats and snap counts for Syracuse football's players following the team's 35-26 loss at then-No. 25 LSU on Saturday.

Here's what you need to know, as well as who graded out the best and worst overall, and offensive/defensive snap counts.

Takeaways

Why does SU keep playing Strickland?

Junior running back Dontae Strickland continues to struggle as a ballcarrier, but was excellent in pass protection against the Tigers. Over 21 pass-pro snaps, he allowed only one QB hurry and earned an 87.