 The only exception was during the 1943 season, when Syracuse did not field team in light of World War II.From 1922-1940 Syracuse held a 10-4-4 advantage over the Nittany Lions, before Penn State would win 8 straight from 1941-1949.In the 1947 match-up, Penn State prevailed 40-0 in State College behind a staunch defense that held the Orange to (-47) total yards which is an NCAA record.