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How it happened: Breaking down 3 major plays from Syracuse’s win over Florida State

On Saturday, for the first time in 52 years, Syracuse (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast) defeated Florida State (1-2, 0-2), 30-7, in the Carrier Dome. Florida State didn’t score until the fourth quarter while Syracuse steadily built its lead, always in control.

Follow along frame-by-frame to see breakdowns of three of SU’s biggest plays of the game.

(All screenshots via ESPN.)

The Interception

With Syracuse leading 3-0 late in the second quarter. Syracuse’s Chris Fredrick jumped a vertical route down the right sideline in FSU territory for SU’s sixth interception of the season.