DeaconSig
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We are going to have to score 40+ to win
Trying to determine what to expect out of Syracuse is a tough call. This was a team that was ranked preseason that isn't even going to a bowl. Hard to know how much effort they're going to really put into this game.
still can’t imagine us getting ranked above uva even in that scenario
If we were preseason ranked where Cuse was, we may not have dropped out at all. Preseason rankings are just unfair.
Cuse starting QB Tommy DeVito left the L'ville game last Saturday with a knee injury. The 2nd stringer is Clayton Welch (6-5 243 senior). Welch has thrown 32 passes this season, completing 47% with two TDs. Welch is not a running threat.
Former WF recruit, RB Moe Neal from Gastonia has is coming off two strong games for Cuse (115 yards against Duke; 163 yards against L'ville); L'ville's defense has been bad (31 ppg; 454 ypg; 5.1 ypc; 7.4 ypp).
Cuse is 1-6 in the ACC having routed Duke. In Cuse's other 6 ACC games, Cuse has surrendered:
41 (Clemson)
16 (State)
27 (Pitt)
35 (FSU)
58 (BC)
56 (L'ville)
Last time here, WF hung 64 on Cuse.
How good is their return man?
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Would be nice to get Scotty back.
Still no Scotty on the depth chart this week.
Deacs a 4.5 point fave
Wake Football Covers Return men like Wake basketball covers 2 guards. Expect a career day no matter who it is.
I was not optimistic about him playing this week after he walked by Saturday during the Deacon Walk. Wearing a boot with a noticeable limp as he went by. Hopefully he's good for the bowl game.