Syracuse, N.Y. — It’s rare that any sort of mercy rule is enacted in college football, though rules technically allow for it.
On Saturday, mercy was needed as Syracuse football led Wagner 49-0 at halftime en route to a 59-0 victory. As a result, SU coach Dino Babers and Wagner coach Tom Masella agreed to play shortened, 10-minute quarters in the second half.
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