Syracuse picked up a dominant 31-7 victory over Louisville on Saturday night.

The Orange limited Malik Cunningham and the Cardinals’ offense to just 1 touchdown. Cunningham was picked off twice — including once in the end zone — and threw for just 152 total yards.

Offensively, Syracuse looked comfortable under new offensive coordinator Robert Anae. Quarterback Garrett Shrader had arguably the best passing game of his career: 237 yards and 2 touchdowns with a 64% completion rate.

Shrader also rushed for 95 yards and Syracuse continued to be a run-heavy offense. Star running back Sean Tucker carried the ball 21 times for a game-high 98 yards and 1 touchdown.

He broke away for a 55-yard touchdown in the first quarter:

This win relieves some of the pressure that’s been put on head coach Dino Babers. The Orange are trying to make it back to their first bowl game since 2018 — and their second with Babers at the helm.

With this win now secure, Syracuse could be in position to make a bowl game if it continues on this trajectory. Syracuse faces UConn in Week 2 and will finish up nonconference play with Purdue in Week 3 Wagner in Week 4. The Orange also still have ACC games remaining vs. Virginia, Boston College and Wake Forest.

Syracuse and UConn kick off at 7 p.m. ET next week.