Garrett Shrader teases ‘new plan’ for SU offense moving forward after early struggles in run game

Garrett Shrader

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against Virginia. The Orange beat UVA 22-20 on Friday. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. — During the preseason, Syracuse football’s offensive scheme for 2022 was advertised as a more balanced blend of the passing and rushing games.

Through SU’s first four games, it’s seemed more like the pass-heavy offense coordinator Robert Anae ran at his previous program. Syracuse already has 1,000 passing yards through four games, and eight of the team’s 14 touchdowns have been through the air.

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