Louisville QB Lamar Jackson sets ACC record in win over Syracuse

Louisville’s Lamar Jackson high-steps into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi) If you don’t already know the name Lamar Jackson, it’s time to get familiar with it. Jackson, Louisville’s standout quarterback, burst onto the scene in 2015 as a true freshman and steadily improved as the season progressed. He has taken his game to a new level so far in 2016.The sophomore played just a half in Louisville’s season-opening win over Charlotte, but he racked up 405 total yards (286 passing, 119 rushing) and eight (6 passing, 2 rushing) touchdowns in a 70-14 win. He picked up right where left off Friday night at Syracuse, totaling 483 yards (344 passing, 139 rushing) and five touchdowns (1 passing, 4 rushing) in the first half alone.