3 Syracuse players named ACC Player of the Week
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Tommy DeVito was named ACC Rookie of the Week after throwing and running for a touchdown against the Seminoles.
Three Syracuse players earned Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week honors, the league announced Monday afternoon. This comes after the Orange (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast) defeated Florida State, 30-7, on Saturday.
Kielan Whitner earned Linebacker of the Week honors, totaling 11 tackles and a forced fumble. Syracuse’s defense allowed 240 yards and forced 10 Florida State punts.
Andre Szmyt was tabbed Specialist of the Week behind 12 points, drilling a career-high three field goals, and going perfect on extra points.
Lastly, Tommy DeVito won Rookie of the Week, taking SU’s offense on end in the second quarter and leading it to 27 of its 30 points. DeVito tallied two touchdowns, one rushing and one passing. On eight possessions with DeVito at quarterback, Syracuse scored five times.
The Orange next hosts Connecticut on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Published on September 17, 2018 at 1:56 pm
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