#CuseTop10: De'Jon Wilson Seals Virgina Tech Win
12/24/2016 8:00:00 AM | Football
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – As 2016 draws to a close, Cuse.com is counting down the top 10 plays from this year's Orange football season. One play will be featured each day with the top play revealed on New Year's Eve.
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Play No. 8 on our countdown is senior De'Jon Wilson's fumble recovery that squashed No. 17 Virginia Tech's chances of a comeback on Oct. 15.
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THE SETUP: With 5:23 remaining, the Orange led Virginia Tech 31-17. The Hokies took over on their own 8-yard line after a holding penalty on the kickoff. Virginia Tech picked up two first downs and SU head coach Dino Babers called timeout with 4:18 to play and the ball at the Virginia Tech 34.Â
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THE PLAY: Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans is forced from the pocket by Josh Black and Chris Slayton. Evans sprints to his left and is stripped from behind by Slayton. The ball squirts free and is recovered by Wilson at the Virginia Tech 47-yard line. Â
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THE AFTERMATH: Syracuse took possession with 4:08 to go and successfully ran out the clock to record its first win against a top-25 opponent since 2012. The win moved the Orange to 3-4 on the season and marked the program's first win against an ACC Coastal Division foe since joining the conference in 2013.Â
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No. 10 – Sean Riley's blocked punt vs. NC State | Watch
No. 9 – Ervin Philips' diving TD reception vs. USF | Watch
No. 8 – De'Jon Wilson's fumble recovery vs. Virginia Tech | Watch
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. 8 on our countdown is senior De'Jon Wilson's fumble recovery that squashed No. 17 Virginia Tech's chances of a comeback on Oct. 15.
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THE SETUP: With 5:23 remaining, the Orange led Virginia Tech 31-17. The Hokies took over on their own 8-yard line after a holding penalty on the kickoff. Virginia Tech picked up two first downs and SU head coach Dino Babers called timeout with 4:18 to play and the ball at the Virginia Tech 34.Â
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THE PLAY: Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans is forced from the pocket by Josh Black and Chris Slayton. Evans sprints to his left and is stripped from behind by Slayton. The ball squirts free and is recovered by Wilson at the Virginia Tech 47-yard line. Â
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THE AFTERMATH: Syracuse took possession with 4:08 to go and successfully ran out the clock to record its first win against a top-25 opponent since 2012. The win moved the Orange to 3-4 on the season and marked the program's first win against an ACC Coastal Division foe since joining the conference in 2013.Â
#CuseTop10
No. 10 – Sean Riley's blocked punt vs. NC State | Watch
No. 9 – Ervin Philips' diving TD reception vs. USF | Watch
No. 8 – De'Jon Wilson's fumble recovery vs. Virginia Tech | Watch
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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