FSU football: 3 huge keys to Noles defeating Syracuse
By Kelvin Hunt
FSU football heads into week five 0-4, looking for their first win against the Syracuse Orange. The Noles enter the contest as -4.5 betting favorites, which will surprise casual fans since Syracuse is 3-1.
However, once you look at the respective schedules of both teams, it makes more sense. The Orange have played(and lost) to the lone Power Five team on their schedule (Rutgers) while dominating a host of lower-level programs.
Yes, I know FSU lost to Jacksonville State, but that’s on the coaches. I’d easily guarantee a win if they lined up to play again tomorrow. Anyways, that’s the crux of the storyline going into the game.
Just how good is Syracuse after beating up on non-Power Five programs compared to FSU, who could easily be 3-1 instead of 0-4?
Syracuse avenged a loss from last year by defeating Liberty last week. The Noles blasted the Orange the last time the two teams met in 2019. It’s a favorable matchup for the Noles when it comes to strengths and weaknesses.
It’s likely why the Noles are the betting favorites, along with it being a road game for the Orange. Here are three key things the Noles must do to secure victory for the first time Saturday afternoon.