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Syracuse\u2019s high-powered offense started fast &#8230;. But some halftime adjustments proved crucial, and the Irish limited the Orange to just six second-half points. &#8230; Kelly fired third-year defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder before preparation for Syracuse\u2019s uptempo offense started. 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