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Gallery: Syracuse crushes Florida State 30-7 in the Carrier Dome

Syracuse and Florida State kicked off at noon on Saturday.
Syracuse and Florida State kicked off at noon on Saturday. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Entering the game Florida State had an up-down start to the season with a bad loss against Virginia Tech and a close win over Samford.
Entering the game Florida State had an up-down start to the season with a bad loss against Virginia Tech and a close win over Samford. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Before Saturday Syracuse had scored 117 total points combined in two wins against Western Michigan and Wagner.
Before Saturday Syracuse had scored 117 total points combined in two wins against Western Michigan and Wagner. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
After the game, Babers led a "who's house" chant in the locker room.
After the game, Babers led a "who's house" chant in the locker room. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
The win was Syracuse's first against Florida State since 1966.
The win was Syracuse's first against Florida State since 1966. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
The seven points tied the least amount of points Syracuse has allowed in an ACC game.
The seven points tied the least amount of points Syracuse has allowed in an ACC game. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito entered the game with less than five minutes left in the first half.
Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito entered the game with less than five minutes left in the first half. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Before leaving the game EricDungey threw for 75 yards.
Before leaving the game EricDungey threw for 75 yards. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Christopher Fredrick intercepted Deondre Francois in the second quarter.
Christopher Fredrick intercepted Deondre Francois in the second quarter. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
In the first quarter Jamal Custis dropped a deep pass from Dungey that presented as a possible touchdown.
In the first quarter Jamal Custis dropped a deep pass from Dungey that presented as a possible touchdown. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Syracuse's defensive line pressured Francois for most of the game on Saturday.
Syracuse's defensive line pressured Francois for most of the game on Saturday. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Syracuse rushed for 222 yards on 57 attempts.
Syracuse rushed for 222 yards on 57 attempts. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Dontae Strickland scored a touchdown and gained 36 yards on 13 attempts
Dontae Strickland scored a touchdown and gained 36 yards on 13 attempts Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Sterling Hofrichter averaged 43.8 yards per punt on Saturday.
Sterling Hofrichter averaged 43.8 yards per punt on Saturday. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Syracuse allowed less than 70 yards rushing.
Syracuse allowed less than 70 yards rushing. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
The Orange scored two of its three touchdowns via the ground game.
The Orange scored two of its three touchdowns via the ground game. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Florida State didn't convert on a third down until the fourth quarter.
Florida State didn't convert on a third down until the fourth quarter. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Eric Dungey rushed for 33 yards before exiting the game.
Eric Dungey rushed for 33 yards before exiting the game. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Syracuse passed for 219 yards across the two quarterbacks.
Syracuse passed for 219 yards across the two quarterbacks. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Dungey left the game due "blurred vision" Babers said.
Dungey left the game due "blurred vision" Babers said. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
In all, the Orange held Florida State to 240 yards.
In all, the Orange held Florida State to 240 yards. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange
Syracuse's next game against Connecticut is on Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.
Syracuse's next game against Connecticut is on Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. Colin Davy | The Daily Orange

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By Colin Davy Staff Photographer

Syracuse dismantled Florida State 30-7 on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. The win was the Orange’s first over FSU since 1966. The Orange totaled 441 yards to FSU’s 240 in Syracuse’s widest margin of victory in an Atlantic Coast Conference game since 2014.

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Published on September 15, 2018 at 9:24 pm

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