Notre Dame offensive linesman Steve Elmer, right, recovers a fumble by Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson as Syracuse linebacker Cameron Lynch (38) watches during the first half.

Notre Dame wide receiver William Fuller (7) scores a touchdown as Syracuse cornerback Julian Whigham (1) and safety Durell Eskridge (3) chase him during the first half.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson (5) loses the ball after being hit by Syracuse defensive end Isaiah Johnson and linebacker Cameron Lynch during the first half.

Notre Dame wide receiver William Fuller, left, and wide receiver C.J. Prosise celebrate a touchdown by Fuller during the first half. 

Notre Dame wide receiver William Fuller (7) reaches for a pass as Syracuse cornerback Julian Whigham (1) defends on the play during the first half. 

Syracuse players celebrate after cornerback Brandon Reddish (4) intercepted a pass by Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson during the first half.

Syracuse's Cole Murphy (48) watches as teammates Isaiah Johnson (91) and Micah Robinson (93) celebrate Murphy's field goal against Notre Dame during the first half.

Quarterback Everett Golson (5) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks for an open man against the Syracuse Orange during their game at MetLife Stadium.

Quarterback Austin Wilson (5) of the Syracuse Orange fumbles as he is tackled by linebacker Luke Arciniega (5) of the Syracuse Orange.

Running back Prince-Tyson Gulley (23) of the Syracuse Orange runs the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during their game at MetLife Stadium.