Going into the Syracuse Orange’s matchup with the Florida State Seminoles, most predicted this game to be a nail-biter. Most betting lines had Syracuse as underdogs, but only by two or three points. However, the Orange shattered expectations today, shutting down Florida State 30-7 in the Carrier Dome.
The first half of play was dominated by the SU defense. Syracuse forced multiple Florida State three-and-outs and kept them off the scoreboard entirely. The defensive line, anchored by Alton Robinson, played a huge role in minimizing run plays and putting heavy pressure on Seminole quarterback Deondre Francois.