Rutgers

Syracuse football head coach Dino Babers essentially gave up on the game by opting to punt with 7:16 to play.

Syracuse football suffered a deflating 17-7 loss to old Big East foe Rutgers in their home opener with fans in attendance.

While the Orange defense played a strong game, a lack of offense and special teams mistakes cost Syracuse in its home opener.

The last time these two teams met, they were members of the Big East Conference, and Rutgers defeated Syracuse, 23-15, on Oct. 13, 2012.