Syracuse Stuns NC State With Late Touchdown

Syracuse scored twice in the final 5½ minutes, capped by Steve Angeli’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Justus Ross-Simmons with 48 seconds remaining, to beat NC State 34-31 on November 14. Angeli then connected with Ross-Simmons for a two-point conversion, completing the comeback from a 28-13 deficit entering the fourth quarter.

The Orange began their late push with Tunmise Adeleye’s 18-yard interception return for a touchdown. Angeli threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns, while Calvin Russell had 17 catches for 137 yards and a score. Syracuse’s defense held the Wolfpack to three points in the fourth quarter.

NC State had taken control with three touchdowns in the third quarter. Duke Scott rushed for 127 yards, including a 62-yard run, and quarterback CJ Bailey scored on the ground and added a passing touchdown. The Wolfpack finished with 413 yards of offense.

The win leaves Syracuse needing one victory in its final two games to reach the six-win threshold for bowl eligibility. The Orange visit Boston College on November 21, then close the regular season against Notre Dame. NC State’s next game is at Florida State.