Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse football's primetime matchup against North Carolina State drew the largest crowd of the season to the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse announced an attendance of 40,769 fans, becoming the eighth time it has eclipsed the 40,000 mark since Syracuse started ACC play in 2013.
The Orange is unbeaten at home this season but is locked in a tight contest in the fourth quarter against the Wolfpack.
The previous high for a home crowd this season was 37,457 on Sept. 15 against Florida State, a 30-7 victory. Its final home game is scheduled for Friday night, Nov.