Prior to the start of the 2022 season, no one would have looked twice at this matchup. The Florida State Seminoles, who were coming off of yet another losing season and a host of mi ses on the recruiting trail, were Vic Law Jersey set to travel to New York to face off against the Syracuse Orange, who were pre-season favorites to finish near the bottom of the ACC. As fate would have it, both the Noles and the Orange would show up and show out to begin the 2022 season. Head coach Dino Babers Syracuse squad opened the season on a 6 game winning streak against programs like Louisville, Purdue, Virginia, and 15-ranked NC State (at the time). Florida State was experiencing succe s in its own right having started the season 4-0 with a signature win against LSU down in New Orleans. Both programs climbed their way into the AP Top 25, and both teams were considered threats for the ACC divisional title at one point in the season. So, when week 10 finally came around, it was a shock to many to see the Seminoles and Orange square off in primetime in what was sure to be a close matchup. The Syracuse Orange were a team primed to prove themselves in the first half of the season. Quarterback Garrett Shrader was playing with the best of them having thrown for over 200 yards in all but 2 of the Oranges first six games. Throw in the presence of veteran running back Sean Tucker, and its no surprise that Cuse was able to make a statement. However, injuries have plagued the Orange, specifically the injury to their star quarterback, and heading into their matchup with the Seminoles, Syracuse was in the midst of a three game losing streak. Florida State, on the other hand, had already endured a three game skid of its own and found a way to come out even better on the other side. Behind the stellar play of quarterback Jordan Travis and the career performances from running back Trey Benson, the FSU offense punished both Georgia Tech and Miami in the games that followed. Florida States defense had also found its rhythm holding Georgia Tech and Miami to a combined 19 points. For Syracuse, Saturday was an opportunity to right the ship and prevent losing their fourth straight. For the Seminoles, Saturday was an opportunity to ride the wave of momentum in pursuit of a 10 win season. The bright lights of primetime would not shine favorably upon the Syracuse Orange. Instead, the Florida State Seminoles continued their hot streak on the way to a convincing 38-3 victory. While games of hangman did not make an appearance on the sideline, this one had the feel of a good ol Seminole beat down. Florida State moves to 7-3 on the season Cole Anthony Jersey (5-3 in the ACC) and the po sibility of a 10 win season remains. Lets review some of the plays from a fun night in the dome (yes, the Seminole Special made the list) and then well set our sights on whats sure to be a fun return home against Louisiana this week.Syracuse opened up the game on offense, but Florida States defense would quickly set the tone for what was to come. The Noles pushed the Orange off of the field forcing a quick three and out after allowing only 3 yards on the drive. In fact, the Seminoles would give up just 61 total yards and force 5 punts throughout the remainder of the first half. Following the punt, quarterback Jordan Travis and the offense took the field and put together a 7 play, 72 yard drive for a score. While he never found his way into the end zone on the night, running back Trey Benson terrorized the Syracuse defense from the jump. On Florida States first drive of the game, the running back broke a 27 yard run deep into Orange territory. By games end, Benson would tally 163 yards on 18 carries, making it the third straight game in which the running back Orlando Magic Hats set a career high in rushing yards. Shortly after the long Benson run, the Noles worked the ball into the red zone behind the groundwork of wide receiver Mycah Pittman and a reception through the air by tight end Cam McDonald. On 3rd & 1 from the Syracuse three yard line, Jordan Travis kept the ball on a read, ran right up the middle, and punched the ball in for 6 giving FSU the lead (one they would hold all night). The quarterbacks rushing touchdown was the first piece Terrence Ross Jersey of a much larger puzzle that would unfold over the course of the contest, but more on that later.Syracuse and Florida State would trade a series of punts following the FSU score, but the Seminole offense would get moving before long. Poor punting from the Orange special teams unit gave Florida State exceptional field position to begin their third offensive drive of the game. Starting at their own 48 yard line, Florida State enlisted a balanced attacked, pushing Cuse back on the ground and through the air. Treshaun Ward received two carries on the drive and Jordan Travis connected with Mycah Pittman for a gain of 10 and JaKhi Douglas for a gain of 16. After four plays and one offside penalty, the Seminoles had quickly pushed down to the Syracuse 15 yard line. Facing 1st & 5, Jordan Travis dropped back and threw a short ball to wide receiver Malik McClain in the flat. McClain, with one man to beat, threw an aggre sive stiff arm, forced his defender to the ground, and broke free on his way to an easy touchdown. Florida State extended their lead to 14-0 with plenty of time remains in the first half. Malik McClain finished with 4 receptions for 26 and the one touchdown. Meanwhile, Traviss connection with McClain was his first of three touchdown pa ses on an exceptional night through the air for the quarterback. He would connect with Johnny Wilson for another on a very similar play later in the half to extend the lead once more. If youre keeping track at home, quarterback Jordan Travis had tallied a rushing touchdown and 2 pa sing touchdowns at this point in the game. One step closer to completing one of footballs most unique stat-lines.Scroll to ContinueEarly in the third quarter, the Noles had extended their lead even further after Jordan Travis found Kentron Poitier in the end zone for his third pa sing touchdown of the game. The Seminole defense stood tall once again holding Syracuse to 0 yards on their opening drive of the second half and forcing yet another punt. With over 10 minutes remaining in the quarter and leading 38 Jordan Bone Jersey -3, Travis and Benson went back to work on offense. Benson carried the ball 5 times for 41 yards and FSU was once again threatening to score. Despite reaching the goal line fairly quickly, the Seminoles were faced with 4th & 2 from the Syracuse 2 yard line. Travis lined up under center with Toafili to his rear, and Rector, Wilson, Pittman, and Douglas to his right. Rector and Wilson motioned to the left side of the line, forcing the defense to adjust. Once the receivers set, Travis snapped the ball and turned right to hand the ball off to Pittman, who had taken off running towards the quarterback (from right to left). Pittman received