2006 Week 1

Syracuse (0-0) at Wake Forest (0-0)
Wake Forest had little trouble dispatching the Syracuse Orangemen on a rain soaked field in Winston Salem Saturday. Wake forced three fumbles and held more than a ten minute advantage in possesion in route to the victory. Willie Idlette had 104 yards in recieving and Sam Swank knocked through Five field goals in less than ideal conditions. On Defense Aaron Curry and Jon Abbate stifled the Orange rush and pass, limiting Syracuse to just over 100 yards of total offense. Kevin Marion had 115 yards in combined return yardage and set the Deacs up well for several field goals. Wake will need to tighten up its red zone offense, but a smiliar effort agaisnt Duke should be enough to move to 2-0.
Final Score: Demon Deacons 28 Orangemen 10