Albany

Just five days removed from a humbling defeat to Notre Dame, Syracuse needed to handle the Great Danes to gain some traction.

Early on, this team looks to be formidable and a team that is worth watching going forward.

Albany All-American TD Ierlan dominated, securing 16 of the 17 victories at the X.

The game clincher, Mariano’s shot closed the door on a matchup against a tough opponent.

Even with starting attack Nick Piroli sidelined due to a lower-body injury, No. 6 Syracuse found answers for his absence in a 16-7 rout of No. 12 Albany.

No. 2 Syracuse wasted no time rebounding from its first loss of the season, cruising past No. 9 Albany, 17-12, on Thursday evening at the Carrier Dome.