Syracuse got on the scoreboard in the second quarter following a field goal to close the gap to 14–3.
Florida, whose only two losses came against top-two opponents, cranked out over 400 yards of total offense.
Travis Taylor was named MVP, after catching 7 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
Running back Terry Jackson rushed for 108 yards on 21 carries.
The 1999 Orange Bowl victory clinched Florida's sixth consecutive 10-win season.