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I was reading Syracuse Message board and they have one of these threads for next Saturday’s game.

IMO this game will put a stamp on our season regardless of bowl game.

Did we have good year, vs. great surpassing expectations? I think the starting QB decision looms huge on this game. I think Joe could give us a chance to win this thing.

I am going to predict we win this game on the road after falling behind by 14 in first quarter. 17-7 at the half. Come back to win this 28-23 or something like that.
 
I am attending this one in person. I hope I dont regret making this trip but after watching a lot of their game yesterday they are a good team. Likely two TDs better than us. That said maybe get a couple turnovers and keep it close and win late. Win would be huge, but a very tall order.
 
I think we’re the perfect team for Cuse to overlook. I don’t believe we are as good as them, but we are a very dangerous second half team. If I were a Cuse fan, I’d be a little nervous. Realistically, I see this game being a 31-14 score as long as Cuse plays their game, but we could absolutely upset them if they’re complacent. So here’s my prediction: 24-21 good guys with a second half comeback
 
If Joe starts this game we win by 1 to 3 points. D keeps us in the game.
If Nick is our guy, we lose by 7 to 14 points. Offense won't keep up with them. Our running game will work, but we will take 7 to 8 minutes per drive and limit scoring.
I hope I'm wrong...but just have a gut feeling that Joe is the key to a win at Cuse.
 
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I’m going with 34-10

But maybe worse.

Mora will probably start Evers if he is healthy sk we will be offensively challenged.

We’re without Dixon-Williams in the first half.

Team looked awful at home after a BYE week.
 
It’s a tall order. We’ll have to be able to run the ball to control some clock, put some points on the board and limit their offensive possessions. McCord, Allen and the receivers are very good. May be a bit of a trap game for them before Miami comes to town. Predicting a 7-10 point loss but we’ll see.
 
ZooCougar said:
I’m going with 34-10

But maybe worse.

Mora will probably start Evers if he is healthy Steven Krajewski we will be offensively challenged.

We’re without Dixon-Williams in the first half.

Team looked awful at home after a BYE week.
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I’ll take Casey Whitmer
 
The footing is going to be a lot better than at UAB, since the game will be indoors and Syracuse has the money to upkeep it much better than the Blazers. That means that our run game is gonna be back on and in full force. Additionally, our QB (either one, although I think Joe should start) will not have to deal with the wind. This should feel like throwing in the Shenkman Training Facility for either QB. I think we're going to get maximum output from our QBs as well.

31 - 21 Huskies. Bank on it...
 
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We certainly have the ability to win the game but to me, it’s all about the offense stepping up and keeping the Orange O off the field. I love our Defense but they can’t be expected to dominate every game. What we could use to help tilt the scales is more Turnovers like UAB game. Then the offense must capitalize if we’re going to keep this game close Until the 4th Quarter. i think this is best case scenario.
 
HuskiesFan1014 said:
If Joe starts this game we win by 1 to 3 points. D keeps us in the game.
If Nick is our guy, we lose by 7 to 14 points. Offense won't keep up with them. Our running game will work, but we will take 7 to 8 minutes per drive and limit scoring.
I hope I'm wrong...but just have a gut feeling that Joe is the key to a win at Cuse.
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Totally agree. It's time for Evers to back up Joe. If Evers starts then I'm probably going to be raking leaves and following the Scoreboard online...
 
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If Joe plays and still had hot arm, and if the D plays great, we have a 50-50 shot. That’s a lot “ifs”.
 
I would not bet on a UConn win.
We are certainly on our way, but we're just not there yet. And it's ok, chins up.

2024 Humble Pie Bowl
If Joe plays: 31-20 Bad guys.
If Nick plays: 41-10 Bad guys.



I hope my take ages like milk.
 
My heart says we'll pull out a best game the same week from many Huskies and win it, but reality after dreaming will hinge on if Mora replaces Nick with Joe.
 
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UCan3 said:
I thought we got absolutely hosed against Wake Forest, but in the Duke game, I didn't really have any serious complaints. I hope we get an officiating crew like that one.
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Watch the Duke game again if you get the chance. There was clear interference on a pass to Buckman near the goal line with 5+ minutes left that the officials ate their whistle on. The ACC network guys called it a good no call but it was another obvious horsesh_t call. A TD there would have given Uconn the lead.
 
Gotta get a pass rush. The games I've seen, McCord carved up secondaries when he had time bc the WR's are fast and athletic. Pitt got after him and caused all sorts of issues. Have to lown the LoS on both sides of the ball.
 
They are a passing team as we see by the numbers they have put up. McCord has the most passing yards in a year at Syracuse. They have three main targets with Allen the rb catching 50 passes this year. They are dangerous and not sure UConn can get into a shootout with them.
The good guys can win if they can hold them under 27 or so. UConn needs to score some and create turnovers
 
Jetskies said:
I would not bet on a UConn win.
We are certainly on our way, but we're just not there yet. And it's ok, chins up.

2024 Humble Pie Bowl
If Joe plays: 31-20 Bad guys.
If Nick plays: 41-10 Bad guys.
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You are just being analytical. It doesn't mean you are no longer a fan. My inclination is to make a similar prediction but just a skosche closer. Of course then I would be accused of incessant negativity again.
 
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Hamms30 said:
Gotta get a pass rush. The games I've seen, McCord carved up secondaries when he had time bc the WR's are fast and athletic. Pitt got after him and caused all sorts of issues. Have to lown the LoS on both sides of the ball.
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He throws lots of TDs but he also throws lots of INTs.
 
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