Syracuse scored 31-unanswered points to seal the win against Central Michigan Saturday in the Carrier Dome.
The Orange defeated the Chippewas 41-17, handing CMU (2-1) its first loss of the season.
CMU started the first quarter with 10 points off of two Syracuse turnovers, but a pick-six and an interception late in the first half swung the momentum to the Orange.
The Chippewas recorded their ninth interception of the year in a game filled with turnovers and sloppy play. Both teams combined for five turnovers by halftime. CMU had one interception while Syracuse had two, and each team lost a fumble in the first half.