Jake Locker, Jermaine Kearse Combo Wears Down Syracuse

Filed under: Syracuse, Washington, Big East, Pac 10With his Heisman Trophy candidacy on life support against a stubborn Syracuse, Washington quarterback Jake Locker turned to junior receiver Jermaine Kearse to wear Superman's cape for an afternoon. Kearse responded with a trio of touchdowns to go with career highs in receptions (nine) and receiving yards (179).

A 57-yard touchdown on Washington's first offensive play of the second half broke the game open as Kearse shook several defenders after a short reception. The Huskies' offense surged from there, turning the 20-10 lead into a 41-20 final. Kearse added a similar 28-yard touchdown play later in the quarter, his third of the afternoon.

Locker finished with 289 passing yards and tied a career high with four touchdown passes. It was a significant improvement from last week, when he led the Huskies on just two touchdown drives in a 23-17 defeat at BYU.


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