


The Florida St Seminoles are never an easy team to play against. Despite the team not being ranked in the top 25, they are a team loaded in talent. Catching them on a day where they show up usually means a loss is on its way.
Syracuse hung tough with the Seminoles, but in the end fell just short, losing 20-17 in front of 45,000 fans at the Carrier Dome. It was one of those games where Florida St did just enough to win, dangling the proverbial string in front of the cat and pulling it away. If it was 3rd and 5, Florida St got 6. 3rd and 11, FSU got 8, then broke two tackles to get 12. There were times when it felt like Florida St would get to 3rd and long on purpose, just to destroy their spirits by converting the next play.
The Orange fall to 1-2, but shouldn't hang their head. It was a brutal start to the schedule, and even hanging close (let alone winning one) was an accomplishment. Next up is Boston College, as the home stand continues into the month of October.

Cornerback Wayne Morgan shows his moves as he spins off a would-be tackler following an interception.

Jarrod Foster was this close to staying in bounds and scoring on the teams final drive of the game.

Jonathan Fox is stripped of the ball on a sack that allows Florida St to hold on to their three point win.
Florida State Seminoles at Syracuse Orange | |||||
Sep 27, 2014 | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | SCORE |
Florida State Seminoles (2-1) | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Syracuse Orange (1-1) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Team Stats Comparison | ||
FSU | SYR | |
Total Offense | 363 | 333 |
Rushing Yards | 48 | 58 |
Passing Yards | 315 | 275 |
First Downs | 20 | 17 |
Punt Return Yards | 6 | 14 |
Kick Return Yards | 85 | 97 |
Total Yards | 454 | 444 |
Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
3rd Down Converstion | 7-15 | 3-12 |
4th Down Conversion | 0-0 | 0-1 |
2-Point Conversion | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals | 3-1-1 | 3-2-1 |
Penalties | 3-20 | 2-15 |
Posession Time | 17:56 | 18:04 |
Scoring Summary | |||
FIRST QUARTER SCORING | FSU | SYR | |
4:33 | (SYR) Christian Archie 5 yard run | 0 | 7 |
3:05 | (FSU) Richard Cox 48 yard field goal | 3 | 7 |
SECOND QUARTER SCORING | FSU | SYR | |
7:21 | (SYR) Michael Everett 21 yard field goal | 3 | 10 |
0:38 | (FSU) Devonta Freeman 10 yard run | 10 | 10 |
THIRD QUARTER SCORING | FSU | SYR | |
7:09 | (FSU) Richard Cox 31 yard field goal | 13 | 10 |
1:02 | (FSU) Marvin Bracy 33 yard pass from Clint Thickett | 20 | 10 |
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING | FSU | SYR | |
4:13 | (SYR) Jarrod Foster 7 yard pass from Derrick Ingram | 20 | 17 |
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