The Cavaliers scored 21 straight points to get the comeback win, 28-25 over the Orange. Syracuse was leading 17-7 at halftime, and Virginia responded by scoring the first 21 points of the second half. Syracuse missed two field goals in this game. Running back Jekail Middlebrook ran the ball 17 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Beau Pribula completed 11 of 19 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. He also ran the ball nine times for 34 yards. For Syracuse, wide receiver Umari Hatcher caught eight passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. Running back Tylik Hill ran the ball 23 times for 118 yards.
