## Syracuse Football: 44 Dome Moments That Will Stick in Your Mind Syracuse Orange football has played over over 30 seasons in the Carrier Dome. The games have given fans and players moments they will remember for the rest of their lives. Here are some of the moments you won't forget: ### Best Moments in the Dome * **Donovan McNabb's record-setting performance against Virginia Tech in 1998:** McNabb torched the Hokies for 520 total yards. The game helped SU secure a berth in the Orange Bowl after an 8-4 season. * **The "Miracle in the Carrier Dome" against West Virginia in 2006:** Trailing 41-36, the Orange returned a blocked field goal 95 yards for a touchdown as time expired. The comeback propelled the Orange to a 9-3 record and a berth in the Champs Sports Bowl. * **The 1998 team's undefeated regular season:** The 1998 Syracuse team went 11-0 in the Carrier Dome, including a 20-17 victory over 10th-ranked Notre Dame in front of a sold-out crowd of 49,250. * **The 2012 team's Pinstripe Bowl victory over West Virginia:** The Orange rallied from a 35-10 deficit to defeat West Virginia 38-31, led by quarterback Ryan Nassib's four touchdown passes. ### Worst Moments in the Dome * **The 1999 loss to Florida State:** The No. 1 Seminoles embarrassed the No. 14 Orange, handing them a 66-21 loss in the Carrier Dome. * **The 2004 loss to Boston College:** The Eagles upset the No. 23 Orange, 41-10, in front of a sold-out crowd of 49,046. * **The 2016 loss to Clemson:** The Tigers destroyed the Orange, 54-0, in the Carrier Dome. * **The 2018 loss to Duke:** The Blue Devils upset the Orange, 44-31, in the Carrier Dome. These are just a few of the many memorable moments that have taken place in the Carrier Dome. Whether you're a fan of the Orange or not, there's no denying that the Dome has been the site of some of the most exciting and memorable games in college football history.
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