#CuseTop10: No. 1
12/31/2015 9:36:00 AM | Football
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – As we say goodbye to 2015 and get set to ring in the New Year, it's time to reveal the top play on our countdown of the 10 best plays from this year's Orange football season.
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Play No. 1 is Eric Dungey's leap into the end zone over Virginia safety Quin Blanding on Oct. 17.
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THE SETUP:Â With the game tied at 14-14, Qaadir Sheppard intercepts UVA quarterback Matt Johns at the 26-yard line to give the Orange possession with 32 seconds left in the first half.
THE PLAY:Â Dungey drops back to pass. Seeing no one open, he takes off running up the middle. Blanding steps up to meet Dungey at the 5-yard line, but the freshman hurdles him, takes a hit from another UVA defender at the one, and lands in the end zone.
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THE AFTERMATH: Dungey's dash to pay dirt gave the Orange a 21-14 halftime lead over the Cavaliers, however, Syracuse eventually lost 44-38 in three overtimes. The play was named one of the ACC Must See Moments of the 2015 calendar year and made Sportscenter's Top 10 Plays.
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No. 1 – Eric Dungey leaps Quin Blanding on 26-yard touchdown run at Virginia
No. 2 – Jordan Fredericks 30-yard touchdown reception at USF
No. 3 – Riley Dixon hurdles defender vs. LSU
No. 4 – Eric Dungey 89-yard touchdown pass to Brisly Estime vs. Wake Forest
No. 5 – Cole Murphy game-winning field goal vs. Boston College
No. 6 – Donnie Simmons 41-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. Wake Forest
No. 7 – Ervin Philips 32-yard touchdown reception vs. Rhode Island
No. 8 – Jordan Fredericks scores game-winning touchdown vs. Central Michigan
No. 9 – Antwan Cordy 44-yard fumble return for a touchdown at Virginia
No. 10 – Steve Ishmael 53-yard touchdown catch vs. Wake Forest
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Honorable Mention
Corey Winfield 24-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. Rhode Island
Brisly Estime 59-yard punt return touchdown at Florida State
Juwan Dowels makes his first career interception vs. No. 1 Clemson
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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Play No. 1 is Eric Dungey's leap into the end zone over Virginia safety Quin Blanding on Oct. 17.
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THE SETUP:Â With the game tied at 14-14, Qaadir Sheppard intercepts UVA quarterback Matt Johns at the 26-yard line to give the Orange possession with 32 seconds left in the first half.
THE PLAY:Â Dungey drops back to pass. Seeing no one open, he takes off running up the middle. Blanding steps up to meet Dungey at the 5-yard line, but the freshman hurdles him, takes a hit from another UVA defender at the one, and lands in the end zone.
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THE AFTERMATH: Dungey's dash to pay dirt gave the Orange a 21-14 halftime lead over the Cavaliers, however, Syracuse eventually lost 44-38 in three overtimes. The play was named one of the ACC Must See Moments of the 2015 calendar year and made Sportscenter's Top 10 Plays.
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#CuseTop10
No. 1 – Eric Dungey leaps Quin Blanding on 26-yard touchdown run at Virginia
No. 2 – Jordan Fredericks 30-yard touchdown reception at USF
No. 3 – Riley Dixon hurdles defender vs. LSU
No. 4 – Eric Dungey 89-yard touchdown pass to Brisly Estime vs. Wake Forest
No. 5 – Cole Murphy game-winning field goal vs. Boston College
No. 6 – Donnie Simmons 41-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. Wake Forest
No. 7 – Ervin Philips 32-yard touchdown reception vs. Rhode Island
No. 8 – Jordan Fredericks scores game-winning touchdown vs. Central Michigan
No. 9 – Antwan Cordy 44-yard fumble return for a touchdown at Virginia
No. 10 – Steve Ishmael 53-yard touchdown catch vs. Wake Forest
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Honorable Mention
Corey Winfield 24-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. Rhode Island
Brisly Estime 59-yard punt return touchdown at Florida State
Juwan Dowels makes his first career interception vs. No. 1 Clemson
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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