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Teams trying to close gap on FSU
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Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston attempts a pass during the second half against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., on Thursday, Oct. 30. Florida State won 42-31. - photo by Associated Press
When Syracuse played defending national champion Florida State the only thing surprising about the outcome was the score. The Orange have played the top-ranked team in the AP poll 10 times and won only once. So while no one really expected them to upset the Seminoles in October, the 38-20 setback to the Seminoles at home was not as lopsided as expected.