It's not basketball, but it doesn't matter.
Syracuse is coming off beating the Bye. Duke is 0-4 on the season. Either Duke is winning their first game, or Syracuse is keeping their streak alive at home, and going to .500.
Syracuse comes in as fresh as you can be with a seek off in the middle of a season. And the good news is that they get to play the worst team in the ACC, as well as Liberty the week after. Either way, Syracuse is chomping at the bit to play defense against Duke. Their strength over the past 3 games has been creating turnovers. They are tied for third in the nation in turnover margin. The Syracuse defense (even without Andre Cisco, should he not play) should be chomping at the bit to take on Duke. QB Chase Brice has 3 TD to 7 INT. and only a 52.6% completion rate. Syracuse should be excited to try and take on this offense. But that being said, it's not like the Syracuse offense has been proven on the year either. Syracuse was able to handle G'Tech, but that was thanks to points off turnovers. QB Tommy DeVito had a couple brilliant strikes though, and certainly had more time and protection to throw than he had in the first two games of the season. But Duke has a solid pass rush as well, so DeVito may have a lot more trouble if Syracuse isn't able to get the run as a credible threat. However, I think the game will mirror what happened with G'Tech. Syracuse should do enough to win, keep Duke from winning a game this season, and tell Vegas "it's not their fault. They didn't know." Syracuse over the Blue Devils, 41 to 30.
This game is available regionally on RSN at 12:30. Check your local listings here (although NESN isn't listed, but it is on their guide). It's also available within the TV footprint on Fox Sports Go, or WatchESPN everywhere else. Both John and I will be watching from the home office. We'll see you out there. Duck Fuke, and GO ORANGE!
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