The Syracuse football team held off NC State, 24-17, on Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium to earn its first ACC road win of the season and improve to 5-1.
The difference in the game was turnovers as NC State gave the ball away three times, and Syracuse took advantage of each one, scoring three touchdowns.
Kyle McCord completed 31 of his 42 passes for 346 yards and two TDs, his sixth straight game with 300 or more passing yards.
Jackson Meeks hauled in a TD and led all receivers with 11 receptions for 116 yards. Umari Hatcher brought in a 28-yard score, while LeQuint Allen had 21 carries for 91 yards.
Justin Barron led the defense with eight tackles, one sack, a fumble recovery, and an interception.
GAME RECAP LINKS
- Syracuse’s defense wreaks havoc to spearhead 24-17 win over NC State (DailyOrange.com)
- Syracuse football: slow start turns into turnover frenzy, 24-17 victory over NC State (NunesMagician.com)
- Orange Claim Road Triumph At NC State, 24-17 (Cuse.com)
- Observations from SU’s win over NC State: McCord dazzles, D-line adjusts (DailyOrange.com)
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
Syracuse escapes Raleigh with a touchdown win over NC State, now 5-1 heading into the second bye week.
— Cuse Sports Talk (@CuseSportsTalk_) October 13, 2024
Kyle McCord throws for 346 yards and 2 TDs. Jackson Meeks brings in 11 catches for 116 yards and a score. Justin Barron finishes with a sack, interception and fumble recovery. pic.twitter.com/75uXji3Saq
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