2024 bowl projections thread

[gbo]

However many wins it takes for us to start using the transfer portal is what I want...

 

[JJReddawg]

However many wins it takes for us to start using the transfer portal is what I want...

 

[OttoinGrotto]

However many wins it takes for us to start using the transfer portal is what I want...

That's prolly more about how many losses, my friend.

 

[tep624]

These people are morons. I don’t usually crap on national writers or recruiting rankings. But in this case, some of the season predictions make no sense. Worse than last year or about the same with the massive talent upgrade. Uh….. ok.

I suspect they are handicapping the coaching staff due to experience. The schedule and talent upgrade are undeniable, so that's the only thing I can think of. Outside of McCord getting injured, anything less than an 8 win season would be a major, major disappointment as far as I'm concerned.

 

[CbusCuse]

Ha Ha! Thats funny stuff right there.

 

[Offthedome]

Yup, and Dino would still be here and we'd be convinced that we were on the right track!
Funny how a couple of breaks could have changed the narrative.
But, knowing what we have now, maybe it's okay that things worked out like they did.

Fate is a funny thing.

 

[Moontan]

If Shrader could have thrown at all we beat BC and GT and win 8 games last year

And the team wouldn't be throwing DARTs.

 

[Cusefan95]

I normally like these things no matter how far in advance they are done but leaving us out of a bowl is just laziness. I doubt McMurphy even looked at our schedule.

We’re in a weird era, where checking the opinions and predictions of national writers is pointless - the folks who are worth paying attention to aren’t there. I’ve seen LeBatard explain why that’s happening - the most talented folks do better if they break away from major media sites. Anyway, guys like Josh Pate are big on Syracuse and thinks the Orange are an ACC dark horse. Honestly, how many guys (who have made really good predictions in the past) are big on ‘Cuse this year is causing me to be unrealistically optimistic going into the season

 

[upperdeck]

If we are just a solid team 10 wins is there for the taking. Once we see how GT and Stan go we will have a better on how serious we can be.

5-2 at home, beat UNLV and fine 1 win away at BC/Pitt/Cal and thats 7

6-1 at home, beat UNLV and find 1 win away at BC/Pitt/Cal and thats 8

7-0 at home, beat UNLV and find 2 of BC/Pitt/Cal and thats 10.

If we have a QB/oline still standing when we get to Pitt and its all doable.

Nc st/VT/Miami are hardly Clemson of old

 

[Qbobby]

It's all on health. If we can stay even reasonably healthy on the line and at QB, 10 wins is not unrealistic. Considering we had neither last year and made a bowl with a much harder schedule.

 

[Frozen]

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[CA Monk]

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One can sense the meticulous calculation, the algebraic reasoning, the trigonometric cunning inherent in this elegantly offered, painstakingly arrived at prediction.
It's as if Moses has come down from the mountain to offer this football prophecy written in stone.
Ignore this mighty prognostication at your peril.

 

[Cuse12]

We went 6-6 with an injured qb, a TE as a QB, and a RB as a QB…. We have so much more depth and talent… I just don’t see anything less then 7.

 

[Frozen]

We went 6-6 with an injured qb, a TE as a QB, and a RB as a QB…. We have so much more depth and talent… I just don’t see anything less then 7.

Agreed. Plus our schedule is as soft as it will ever be.

 

[orangepassion]

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Also knows as the Demetres Samuel bowl

 

[JRHEETER]

Agreed. Plus our schedule is as soft as it will ever be.

It’s not as soft as it looks on paper

Tough demands with traveling, teams that will certainly be stronger etc

 

[Cuse12]

Also knows as the Demetres Samuel bowl

By then he may be on his third school lol!

 

[GeauxSU]

Also knows as the Demetres Samuel bowl

Winner acquires his services

 

[orangenauburn]

By then he may be on his third school lol!

Do I hear a fourth?

 

[kirbivore]

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[blue&orange]

24-7 Sports
Mayo bowl vs. Wisconsin in Charlotte

There's a good chance Fran Brown and the Orange get to the postseason if they win three of their first four games. It's a schedule conducive to success in the ACC since it doesn't include matchups with Clemson or Florida State. At Wisconsin, Luke Fickell strives to avoid disappointment once more with the Badgers, who get Alabama early and play several other national title contenders in 2024.

 

[elimunelson]

if things break right= 9-3
if things go Syracuse=6-6

I'm thinking 8-4 (feels like a good first season for Fran).

 

[MSOrange]

if things break right= 9-3
if things go Syracuse=6-6

I'm thinking 8-4 (feels like a good first season for Fran).

I'm thinking no worse than 7-5 as the low point. but 8-4 is my prediction also.

 

[blue&orange]

if things break right= 9-3
if things go Syracuse=6-6

I'm thinking 8-4 (feels like a good first season for Fran).

FWIW the Mayo Bowl in Charlotte usually features an 8-4 team from the ACC. If Fran gets the Mayo it’s probably an 8-4 type season.

 

[elimunelson]

I'm thinking no worse than 7-5 as the low point. but 8-4 is my prediction also.

Yeah my 6-6 "Syracuse-y" prediction is predicated on our normal injury malaise and a liimp through November. Hoping Fran can figure that out for once.

I like 8-4. Although that Holy Cross game is going to drive me crazy. I'm sending alot of money there yearly so i'm pot committed financially to that place. Hoping for a close game and an Orange victory (sorry son)