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Lamar Jackson's Hurdle Over Syracuse Defender Became Defining Heisman Moment
A decade after the play that launched national fame, recollections highlight the Louisville quarterback's electric 2016 campaign.
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The Leap at the Carrier Dome
Ten years ago, Lamar Jackson cleared a Syracuse defender near the goal line while dealing with leg cramps. The play came on first-and-goal from the 9-yard line with Louisville leading 28-7. Teammates described watching him rise vertically and land in the end zone, turning the sequence into an immediate sensation that still draws attention inside the program.
Record Output Against the Orange
Jackson finished that Syracuse outing with 610 total yards and five total touchdowns, the most total yards by any player in an ACC game. Earlier in the season he had opened with eight total touchdowns and 405 total yards in a 70-14 home win over Charlotte, already signaling the breadth of his dual-threat ability.
Standout Follow-Up and Historic Season
The next week he added 362 total yards and five touchdowns in a 63-20 win over then-No. 2 Florida State, including a 47-yard scoring run.
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