Football

Clock management and a bad kick lead to a late Florida State touchdown at the end of the first half.

Saturday afternoon, the expected result of the game between Syracuse and No. 17 Florida State turned out to be the actual result as the Seminoles cruised to a 45-21 victory in Tallahassee.

Syracuse dropped its fifth straight game on Saturday afternoon, falling to Florida State on the road.

Notre Dame transfer quarterback Everett Golson has been solid, but not spectacular, in his first season under center with Florida State.