The injury bug has hit Syracuse hard at quarterback, and they could be in a very difficult position this weekend as they’ll take on Notre Dame.
After Irish transfer Steve Angeli was lost for the season with a knee injury, the Orange turned to Rickie Collins who has not played well this fall. He’s throw 10 interceptions to just 6 touchdowns and completing just 53.6% of his attempts. That below-average play led to head coach Fran Brown turning to walk-on Joseph Filardi who got the start against North Carolina only to see Collins lead the team against Miami. However, it was Filardi who led the ‘Cuse to its only touchdown drive against Miami, the last game they’ve played.
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With an off-week, Syracuse looks like they’ve decided to roll the dice with Filardi once again, as this will be his toughest challenge to date. It’s a tough task for any quarterback to face this Irish offense, and even more so for a walk-on making his second start, and first road one.
Filardi should be in for a very long afternoon, as he’s completed just 7-of-21 attempts for 78-yards and a touchdown.
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