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Barry Werner

Stanford wins first ACC game, dropping Syracuse on late field goal

They won’t forget that first conference clash between rivals Stanford and Syracuse.

Yes, Stanford and Syracuse are in the same conference, the ACC, thanks to realignment.

The Cardinal went into Central New York on Friday and won their first ACC games, 26-24, over the Orange on a field goal as time expired.

Stanford was lined up for a 34-yard kick but an offensive lineman flinched causing a five-yard penalty.

Emmett Kenney kicked his fourth field goal of the game from 39 yards and Stanford was perfect in its ACC history.

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