Syracuse Football Team History
Syracuse Orangemen
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Founded: 1870 Stadium: Carrier Dome Capacity: 50,000 Colors: Orange Coach: Dick MacPherson Conference: Independent-
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1988 Season Highlights |
Dick MacPherson enters his 8th season as Head Coach at Syracuse. |
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1988 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 3 | vs.
Temple
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31 |
21 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 10 | @
Ohio State
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9 |
26 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 24 | vs.
Virginia Tech
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35 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 1 | vs.
Maryland
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20 |
9 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 8 | vs.
Rutgers
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34 |
20 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 15 | @
Penn State
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24 |
10 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 22 | @
East Carolina
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38 |
14 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 5 | vs.
Navy
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49 |
21 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 12 | @
Boston College
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45 |
20 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 19 | @
West Virginia
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9 |
31 |
L |
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| Sat., Dec. 3 | vs.
Pittsburgh
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24 |
7 |
W |
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| Mon., Jan. 2 |
Louisiana State
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23 |
10 |
W |
@ Tampa, FL |
Outback Bowl |
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1988 Season Totals |
Record | 10-2
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Points Scored | 341 |
Scoring Average | 28.4 |
Points Allowed | 189 |
Defense Average | 15.8 |
Opponents Record | 60-73
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 6-0
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Away Record | 3-2
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1988 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
13 | 10-2-0 |
AP |
12 | 10-2-0 |
Coaches |
12 | 10-2-0 |
UPI |
12 | 10-2-0 |
USA Today/CNN |
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1988 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1988 All Independent Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
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