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ACC Football: Week 12 Power Rankings

By Jerran Anderson

Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores a rushing touchdown as Syracuse Orange defensive back Daivon Ellison (19) dives in an attempt to make a tackle during the third quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Florida State won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores a rushing touchdown as Syracuse Orange defensive back Daivon Ellison (19) dives in an attempt to make a tackle during the third quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Florida State won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Brisly Estime (1) tries to avoid a tackle by Florida State Seminoles defensive back Marquez White (27) during the second quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Brisly Estime (1) tries to avoid a tackle by Florida State Seminoles defensive back Marquez White (27) during the second quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

The Syracuse Orange suffered their third straight loss of the season to Florida State 45-14. It is the third straight season the Orange will miss qualifying for a bowl game.

The Orange had its toughest game of the season even though the defense forced four turnovers. They gained 37 total rushing yards as a team as quarterback Eric Dungey missed his second straight game due to a concussion.

Leading receiver Amba Etta-Tawo had just two catches for 58 receiving yards. But he did register a touchdown for the second-straight game.

Quarterback Zack Mahoney was 16-for-36 with 196 passing yards and two passing touchdowns in his second start of the season. He completed 44.4 percent of his passes. The Orange completed a season-low 43.2 percent of their passes in the game.

The Syracuse defense gave up over 600 yards of offense for the third game of the season and allowed 33 first downs, the most all season. 334 of those yards were rushing yards as the Orange also surrendered four rushing touchdowns.

Next Week: @ Pittsburgh

The Orange close out their ACC schedule on the road at Heinz Field against Pittsburgh. They haven’t beaten the Panthers since 2012.

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