Syracuse rallies past NC State, bolsters bowl hopes

Syracuse rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat NC State 34-31 in Raleigh, keeping its bowl hopes alive with two games remaining. Quarterback Steve Angeli threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns, repeatedly connecting with Calvin Russell III, who had 17 catches, while defensive end Tunmise Adeleye returned an interception 18 yards for a score. NC State had surged ahead with three third-quarter touchdowns, but Angeli led the decisive late comeback. The Orange need one win in their final two games against Boston College and Notre Dame to reach bowl eligibility.