Thursday Night Lights after a bye week on National TV.
After a nice bye week, the Syracuse Orange travel down to North Carolina to take on the Wolfpack of NC State. Both teams are at a critical point in their season. Can Syracuse pick up a nice road win in the ACC on national TV?
Syracuse headed into this game with a few fleeting, but slightly concerning questions about the health of QB Tommy DeVito. However, good news is he practiced this week and will be starting the game tonight, albeit with a little extra padding around his torso. Either way, he's ready to take on the new starting QB of NC State in Bailey Hockman, who is starting after coming in late against Florida State, throwing one TD and 0 INTs. He apparently gives NC State a better passing option, but that means he's going to be susceptible to pocket pressure. If the Syracuse pass rush is able to get at him, or cause him to rush or panic a few times, the defense can take advantage. NC State is hosting a White Out tonight, with fans and uniforms being white for NC State. However, it is the start of their fall break, and being a large commuter school, it is doubtful there's a true student section, even on a nice Thursday night. Initially this game was virtually a toss up, but I was going to give the edge to NC State due to the fact they're home. But because of a new starting QB, as well as the fact that the crowd, while excited, will not be the level of a full student body, I'm taking the Orange in a tight one. Syracuse over NC State 34 to 24.
This game is available nationally on ESPN at 8:00pm. Since this is a Thursday I'll be in the home office from front to back, enjoying the game with you all. John will be out carousing in the first half, but will return home for the 2nd. Risky move, I know. Either way, have fun and GO ORANGE. And since it's the Thursday night ESPN crew, #ForTheBrand.
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