After starting the season 2-0, the Central Michigan Chippewas headed to Syracuse to take on the Orange. Things were going well for the Chippewas early.
Syracuse opened up with a field goal and then the teams traded punts. The turnover bug hit the Orange, and the Chippewas capitalized by converting both and taking the lead 10-3.
The Chippewas then returned the favor, and the Orange tied it up on a pick 6. The teams again traded punts and Central Michigan was at a field position disadvantage, starting their next drive on the 9. They responded with an 11 play touchdown drive to regain the lead.