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The Final Word: Syracuse beats NC State in a shootout

The Final Word: Syracuse beats NC State in a shootout

Nykeim Johnson celebrates his 82-yard touchdown reception with his teammates on Saturday night. TJ Shaw | Staff Photographer

Syracuse hadn’t been bowl eligible since 2013. That changed on Saturday night, as the Orange (6-2, 3-2 Atlantic Coast) beat No. 22 North Carolina State (5-2, 2-2), 51-41, to pick up their sixth win. The Orange were boosted by a bounceback from Eric Dungey, who accounted for 443 yards of offense and passed Donovan McNabb for most total offense in SU history.

Listen to our beat writers discuss the Orange’s win.