Syracuse (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast) had not beaten Florida State (1-2, 0-2 ACC) since 1966 entering Saturday afternoon’s contest, losing 10 straight games. That streak ended on Saturday as the Orange dismantled FSU, 30-7
Below are fast reactions to SU’s dominant win.
SU Secondary Turns the Corner
Last year’s pass defense ranked as one of the worst in the country. SU finished the season 102nd in the nation in opposing passer rating (140.7), 99th in opponent passing yards per game (247.3) and 89th in opponent completion percentage (60.9).
This year, aside from one quarter against Western Michigan, the SU secondary has been spectacular.