Jordan Travis threw for three touchdowns, caught a touchdown pass and ran for another score, and No. 25 Florida State beat reeling Syracuse 38-3, the Orange s fourth straight loss. Travis
Jordan Travis threw for three touchdowns, caught a touchdown pass and ran for another score, and No. 25 Florida State beat reeling Syracuse 38-3 Saturday night.
Florida State’s defense did not allow a touchdown for a second consecutive game and the Seminole offense was nearly unstoppable in FSU’s 38-3 win at Syracuse on Saturday.
The Noles’ defensive front dominated the Orange all night and finished the game having allowed Syracuse just 160 yards of total offense with most of that coming once FSU’s substitutes checked in early in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Jordan Travis was nearly perfect for Florida State completing 21 of 23 passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns before leaving the game with nearly four minutes left in the third quarter. Running back Trey Benson had his third outstanding game in a row with 18 carries for 163 yards.
The win boosted FSU to 7-3 on the season and 5-3 in the ACC, while Syracuse dropped to 6-4 and 3-3 in conference play.
Florida State’s defense set the tone on the opening possession forcing a three-and-out by Syracuse. FSU’s offense showed they were ready to go as well driving 72