The Last Time Two Ranked Teams Squared Off in the Dome

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Syracuse football is set to host NC State on Saturday in perhaps the biggest game in the Dome in more than 20 years. With the Orange ranked 18th and the Wolfpack 15th, it is the first matchup between two ranked teams in the Dome since 2001 and the first top 20 matchup since 1998. Here is a look back at those games. 2001:Syracuse vsBoston CollegeOne of the surprise teams in college football, Syracuse, hosted a solid Boston College squad in the Dome. Each team scored on its first possession. The Orange would score two straight touchdowns to start the second quarter before the Eagles answered with one of their own. This Syracuse team was led by defense, paced by All-American defensive end Dwight Freeney. Freeney would break the Big East single season sack record in this game on a stripe sack that was recovered by the Orange and set up a score to put SU up 28-14 at halftime Jackson Lampley Jersey. Boston College never seriously threatened after that and Syracuse won 39-28. James Mungro and Kyle Johnson each scored two touchdowns to lead Syracuse with Mungro rushing for 184 yards as well. Willie Green led Boston College with 182 yards rushing and a pair of scores. This was the final regular season game that season. Will Brooks Jersey.