Despite a sloppy game all around, SU still turned it on the second half and defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers by a score of 34-18. It means 10 wins on the season — a feat the Orange hadn’t accomplished since 2001. Speaking of things not happening since 2001, it also means Syracuse will find itself in the top 25 to close out the season as well.
The Orange led 14-12 at halftime after two rushing touchdowns by Oklahoma transfer Abdul Adams, and found themselves down 18-17 after three. But Eric Dungey looked sharp throwing the football in the fourth quarter, and paired with a timely interception from Allen Stritzinger, it was enough to help SU pull away when it counted.