Duke dominated Syracuse 38-3 in a complete road performance at the JMA Wireless Dome. Quarterback Darian Mensah connected with Cooper Barkate for two second-quarter touchdowns, while running back Nate Sheppard added two scores of his own, including an explosive 49-yard dash in the opening period. The Blue Devils' relentless offense scored in every quarter while holding the Orange to just a single first-quarter field goal.