Overview

• Syracuse head coach Fran Brown jokes about sending Ryan Day champagne for McCord's transfer.
• McCord helped Syracuse overcome a slow start, connecting with multiple receivers for key touchdowns.
• The game marked the coaching debut of Fran Brown, who previously coached at Georgia.
• Ohio State's new quarterback, Will Howard, also had a successful debut with a win over Akron.
• Syracuse aims to establish itself as a contender in the ACC with McCord and Brown leading the team.