Florida State University's defense put on a dominant performance in their NCAA game, leading to a solid victory. The offense also performed well, despite some misfires in the passing game. Quarterback Jordan Travis had a passer rating of 126.9, completing 8 of 12 passes for 86 yards. The defense's outstanding performance and the offense's resilience were key factors in the team's success.
Ryan Fitzgerald knocks in a 29-yard field goal to extend Florida State’s lead to 27-3 at the top of the fourth #FSU is — and has, thanks to a big performance by the defense — winning comfortably against Syracuse but has left *plenty* of points on the field
End 3Q #FSU 24 Syracuse 3 Noles have it at the Orange 5 when the fourth quarter starts
End of 3Q. FSU, 24 SU, 3
After a Syracuse defensive stop and two Florida State penalties while trying to punt, the Orange offense gets the ball at its own 19.
FSU gives up back-shoulder pass downfield. Another conversion surrendered on 3rd down. This time it was third and long.
Syracuse takes advantage of a free play and completes a 22-yard pass to get inside the red zone
Missed gaps there, FSU surrenders 30+ yards on the ground on 3rd and short.
6 plays, 70 yard drive for #FSU capped off with another Jordan Travis rushing touchdown 🔥 His 28 rushing scores are now tied for No. 6 in FSU history with Amp Lee (Dalvin Cook is No. 1 with 46)
TOUCHDOWN FSU. A fake to Benson and Jordan Travis takes it in himself for the score. FSU 24, Syracuse 3. 9:11 to go in the 3rd quarter.
FSU finally gets that elusive third touchdown on a read-option keeper by Jordan Travis. His second touchdown run of the day makes it 24-3 FSU with 9:11 left in the third quarter.
TD, #FSU. Jordan Travis with his second TD rush of the day.
Another good stand by the #FSU defense, forcing a Syracuse punt from the Orange’s 13-yard line Florida State called for holding on the return and will start from its own 30 yard line
3 and out to begin the 2nd half for FSU's defense. Group continues to play really well today.
That was FSU's first trip to the red-zone this season that didn't result in points. Sweep. Drop. Incomplete (soft effort by TE to get ball). Misfire. 4 and out for FSU, Noles can't capitalize on great field position, but Syracuse is back deep to open its 6th drive of game.
4th and goal. FSU goes for it and does NOT convert. Travis is incomplete. Huge miss for the Seminoles there.
Travis incomplete. FSU comes up empty on the turnover possession it started at the Syracuse 5. First time this year (in 22 trips) FSU has not scored in the red zone.
3rd and 6. Incomplete SU tacks on a 37-yard FG with 9:30 to go in the 2nd quarter. FSU 10, SU 3. Nice, grinding drive there for the Orange. They'll need a bunch more like today.
Syracuse's fourth drive is its first especially productive one. Orange are inside the FSU 25.
Ryan Fitzgerald hits a 48-yard field goal to start the second quarter. #Noles lead 10-0 https://t.co/ctubS7uFvi
Ryan Fitzgerald connects from 48 yards out to extend the #FSU lead at the top of the second quarter 10-0, 14:55
Up and good. Fitzgerald had a decent amount of time to think about that one, and makes it. 48-yarder ties his long on the season. 10-0 FSU.
Ryan Fitzgerald nails a 48-yard field goal for Florida State to extend its lead. FSU, 10 SU, 0 2Q | 14:55
Ryan Fitzgerald hits a 48-yard field goal to start the fourth quarter. #Noles lead 10-0 https://t.co/ctubS7uFvi
FSU opens the 2nd quarter with a 48-yard FG. FSU 10, SU 0.
FSU going to attempt a field goal coming out of the break. 48 yards for Fitzgerald, coming up.
Dominant effort from FSU's defense so far. Offense has been solid even with some misfires in passing game. Jordan Travis not having one of his better days, so far. 8 of 12 for 86 yards (passer rating of 126.9). A couple incompletions were relatively easy throws that he has to… https://t.co/YwnKgdXPQt https://t.co/jNwRNcUtEr
First quarter comes to an end with FSU leading 7-0. Nice pressure by the SU defense on the last play. Travis is so hard to bring down but the defense forced him to get rid of it.
End of 1Q. FSU, 7 SU, 0 Syracuse's defense holding up well and getting some pressure on Travis. Missed a big opportunity for an early TO, though. SU offense has had two three-and-outs.
3 and out for FSU's offense. Misfire from Travis on 1st down, and another ball behind Hill while out of pocket. Travis scrambles for a few yards on 3rd down (Norvell yelling at Tron after play, guess he ran wrong route?). Passing game not in rhythm there.
Good stand by SU's defense. Line got some pressure on Travis though it couldn't quite close out in the backfield. Florida State punting.
FSU goes three-and-out. Two incompletions put the Seminoles behind the chains.
A nice stand by the Florida State defense to shut down a Syracuse drive that had moved the chains already A short out-of-bounds punt by the Orange sets up the Seminoles on the FSU25 yard line
TD, #FSU. Jordan Travis rushes in from 2 yards out. Noles strike first
FSU defense starts with a three-and-out.