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NCAA Game Summary - Syracuse at Florida State

Tallahassee, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Jameis Winston threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns while completing 19-of-21 passes in just over two quarters of action, as No. 2 Florida State completed its undefeated run through conference play with a 59-3 demolition of Syracuse at Doak Campbell Stadium.

James Wilder, Jr. paced the rushing attack with 52 yards and a pair of scores on only three carries for the Seminoles (10-0, 8-0 ACC), who have contests with Idaho and rival Florida standing in the way of a perfect season.

Karlos Williams added 78 yards on four totes, while Kermit Whitfield posted a 74-yard TD run and Devonta Freeman contributed a score on the ground.

Kelvin Benjamin racked up 66 yards and a touchdown on six receptions, while Nick O'Leary caught a TD pass from Sean Maguire.

Maguire took over early in the third quarter and ended up 3-of-5 for 21 yards.

Terrel Hunt was 10-of-18 for 75 yards and was sacked three times for the Orange (5-5, 3-3), whose two-game win streak was halted in emphatic fashion.

Drew Allen finished the contest 5-of-9 for 29 yards and one interception. Devante McFarlane gained 81 yards on 13 carries and George Morris added 67 yards on 21 rushes in defeat.

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