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ACC Admits Crucial Error in Syracuse Loss
14 Nov
Summary
- ACC admitted a mistake on a controversial fumble return touchdown.
- Syracuse needs two wins to achieve bowl eligibility with three games left.
- Coach Fran Brown revealed ACC admitted errors on two crucial plays.
The Syracuse Orange football team, currently at 4-5, has three games left in its regular season and requires two more wins for bowl eligibility. In their recent matchup against Clemson, Syracuse narrowly lost 18-13 after a critical fumble return for a touchdown by the Tigers.
Head Coach Fran Brown disclosed on his weekly radio show that the ACC offices acknowledged the play was a mistake. This admission follows a similar incorrect call in a previous loss to California, where a Syracuse punt return touchdown was nullified by a flag.
These admitted errors have a significant impact on Syracuse's season, potentially costing them a victory against Clemson and affecting their bowl eligibility. The ACC's acknowledgement offers no remedy for the lost game, leading to the argument that Syracuse should be granted a bowl berth regardless of their final win total.
The Orange's remaining schedule includes games against NC State on Saturday, Boston College the following Saturday, and a season finale at home against Notre Dame on November 28th.
