Syracuse’s late 2-point conversion sends Rockets to first semifinal since 2008 LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star Nov 6, 2026 Nov 6, 2026 Updated 25 mins ago 0 × Check out the big plays and touchdowns from Syracuse's playoff win over Cozad. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SYRACUSE — It’s no secret that Syracuse knows how to win by running the football in its tight double-wing offense.kA 5:ClQ=ECQmqFE E9:D E:>6[ :E 925 E@ A2DD]k^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQm%C2:=:?8 3J D6G6? A@:?ED =2E6 :? E96 7@FCE9 BF2CE6C[ $JC24FD6 5C@G6 5@H? E96 7:6=5 7@C 2 A2DD:?8 E@F495@H?]k^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 #@4<6ED E96? =:?65 FA 7@C 2 EH@\A@:?E ECJ H96C6 E96J DFCAC:D65 6G6CJ@?6 — 6G6? E96:C @H? 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