Predictions Syracuse Game?

[Kowalski]

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.

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.

 

[Hamms30]

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.

 

[uconnbill]

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

 

[RSTuthill]

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.

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.

 

[ZooCougar]

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.

He throws lots of TDs but he also throws lots of INTs.

 

[Bobol]

There is absolutely no team I would rather beat than Syracuse University.

 

[RSTuthill]

I will make a prediction, but not on the score. I predict that Nick will start.

 

[Patman]

With Joe, -13, with Nick -27

 

[UCan3]

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.

yeah, you've got a good point there and I remember that one. My bar has been set so low for ACC games that I overlooked it! I agree that was an absolutely horrendous call. But there were parts that came. I remember thinking that they were getting it right. If we can get hosed only once badly during the Syracuse game, it will be an improvement lol

 

[Stinger92860]

With JF— L:28 20, without JF L:34-10

 

[freescooter]

Syracuse in Sothern Canada is just a bridge too far in my opinion. I’d say 35-21, 35-24 Something like that. We won’t get blown out but we aren’t at Syracuse’s level right now.

 

[ktuck911]

Because our defense seems to be able to turn it up a notch in the 2nd half of games this season I think we got a shot... our offense has to do their part... can't come out the gate too inconsistent.. with that said I say we fall just short (27-24)

 

[ZooCougar]

Joe Fagnano has earned the chance to start.

 

[SwingDog]

We really need to show up in all three phases of the game, and even then I think we'll have our hands full. Going more with my heart than my head, we edge out an epic road win 30-27.

 

[Greg]

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

One area UCONN needs to exploit is Syracuse' horrific special teams. The team has been blocked kick U this year, I can not think of a worse special teams unit anywhere, ever. A couple of blocked punts or field goals can keep things close.

 

[gars44]

Syracuse in Sothern Canada is just a bridge too far in my opinion. I’d say 35-21, 35-24 Something like that. We won’t get blown out but we aren’t at Syracuse’s level right now.

I thought you needed a like. Opinions like yours (and mine) will not be popular on this board. Hope to high heavens I’m wrong, Lord I wish I was wrong, but I think your predictions are extremely optimistic. My apologies to everyone, but I think this is not going to be pretty one bit.

 

[Stray_Dog]

I'm going to predict a blow-out by either team. I just feel so many are calling for a close game but I feel if one team has one facet playing exceptional then the other units on that team will also place exceptional. I feel this game has blow - out potential. I just hope it is UConn. Does Syracuse make 3 ACC winning teams against UConn or does UConn win the one to make this season simply unbelievable?

 

[Greg]

I am just glad we aren't playing you guys in hoops this year. It would not be close, it would not be pretty. I am getting nauseous just visualizing it.

 

[UC70]

I am just glad we aren't playing you guys in hoops this year. It would not be close, it would not be pretty. I am getting nauseous just visualizing it.

I agree, if we played Cuse in hoops now and probably in the foreseeable future it would be non-competitive. Honestly, UConn is oceans ahead of Cuse so the thought of playing you is not appealing and it does nothing for UConn’s brand. No insult intended. Just being honest.

 

[RSTuthill]

I thought you needed a like. Opinions like yours (and mine) will not be popular on this board. Hope to high heavens I’m wrong, Lord I wish I was wrong, but I think your predictions are extremely optimistic. My apologies to everyone, but I think this is not going to be pretty one bit.

There are no bad opinions here. You are an Analyst and this is what you are seeing. The Fan Boys may be upset but so what?

 

[gsmooth]

I thought you needed a like. Opinions like yours (and mine) will not be popular on this board. Hope to high heavens I’m wrong, Lord I wish I was wrong, but I think your predictions are extremely optimistic. My apologies to everyone, but I think this is not going to be pretty one bit.

Nothing wrong with that. The way I look at is regardless of point spread, who would you put a dollar-to-dollar payout bet on? Clearly that is Syracuse. I think UConn can keep it competitive, with Fagnano, but will probably lose by two scores. I am not sure Evers will do much of anything. I really hope Mora starts Fagnano.

I any case if I am wrong and UConn wins, no matter who the QB is, I will be very pleased and take all the posts flaming me.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Run game goes absolutely wild and defense gets a ton of pressure on the QB

38-27 UConn.

 

[Jimdish255]

31-20 Naranjas

You worry about getting housed early and they'll be looking to come out aggressive. But we might keep this thing close for 3 quarters (with JF). I worry our OC will fall into that conservative trap in the second half and we have some crucial 3 and outs putting pressure on the D. 2nd and long has not been good for us this year and having the right or wrong answers may determine what happens with the offense. We're going to find out how far Sammis has progressed this year.

Defense is solid if they get a little rest. But we need to be disciplined on special teams and tackle well. I think the D gets us at least one turnover but this game can't be all on them. As always good blocking by the OL is a must. An extra week to recover may help them.

 

[uconntailgater]

We have been getting off to slow starts lately and I'm afraid the trend will likely continue in Syracuse.
31-23 Syracuse.

 

[huskymedic]