Mullin: Class C-1 drama, new state title favorites and other quarterfinal takeaways LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star Nov 9, 2026 2 hrs 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 — The news was trickling in on the Syracuse sideline as nearby fans kept glancing at their cell phones.kAm%@A\D66565 $:5?6J H2D @? E96 C@A6D 282:?DE p52>D r6?EC2=] p?5 H:E9 2 H:?[ $JC24FD6 H@F=5 86E E96 492?46 E@ 9@DE E96 D49@@=’D 7:CDE D6>:7:?2= 82>6 D:?46 a__g]k^AmkAm%96 #@4<6ED 7:?:D965 E96 ;@3 H:E9 2 E9C:==:?8 =2E6 E@F495@H? 2?5 EH@\A@:?E 4@?G6CD:@? E@ E2<6 5@H? r@K25 aa\a`]k^AmkAmp7E6C E96 82>6[ E96J 4@F=5 25>:E E96J’5 962C5 E96 ?6HD 2?5 DE2CE65 5C62>:?8 2 =:EE=6 3:E 3:886C — :7 E92E H2D 6G6? A@DD:3=6]k^Am kAm“(6 92G6 DF49 2 8@@5 4@>>F?:EJ[ E96 H9@=6 E@H? 4@>6D 2?5 :E’D 2H6D@>6[” BF2CE6C324< y2<6 y2?DD6? 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