CFN Game Preview

[Eric15]

Louisville vs Syracuse Game Preview​

Why Louisville Will Win​

The Cardinal offense should be balanced and should be able to explode at times.

Malik Cunningham is the signature star looking to make a big early splash, but Louisville is more than the dual-threat playmaker. The passing game will be better this season, but it’s the ground attack going against a green Orange front three that should control the game at times.

The Cardinals have a deep group of backs behind a line that gets four starters back and should once again be among the best in the ACC in pass protection. Give Cunningham time to work, and look out.

However …

– Week 1 CFN College Football Expert Picks

Why Syracuse Will Win​

The Louisville defensive front decent isn’t going to be a rock, and here comes the Syracuse ground game.

The pass rush should work fine against an always leaky Syracuse offensive front, but even with a slew of improvements and tweaks, the Cardinals are going to get bashed on by the teams that can run.

The 1-2 punch of All-America RB Sean Tucker and bruising QB Garrett Shrader were held in check in the 41-3 loss to the Cardinals last year – one of the Louisville’s best performances of the season – but get ready for a much different look at home. The two rushing stars are about to bash away.

– Week 1 Schedule, Predictions, Game Previews, Saturday

What’s Going To Happen​

This is one of those tone-setting games for both teams that each must have. There are too many landmines along the way to each one to assume six wins without getting one here.

Louisville was brilliant in last year’s win with Cunningham throwing for four scores and running for another, and he’ll be electric again. The difference this time around will be the more effective Syracuse offense that will control the clock and the game from the start.

It’ll be a back-and-forth fight, but the steady will push back over the sensational.

– All of the CFN Predictions

Louisville vs Syracuse Prediction, Line​

Syracuse 34, Louisville 31
Line: Louisville -4, o/u: 57.5

 

[ImperialOrange]

Like that they reference SU as steady and Lville as sensational. Seems bass ackwards

 

[GoSU96]

Louisville vs Syracuse Game Preview​

Why Louisville Will Win​

The Cardinal offense should be balanced and should be able to explode at times.

Malik Cunningham is the signature star looking to make a big early splash, but Louisville is more than the dual-threat playmaker. The passing game will be better this season, but it’s the ground attack going against a green Orange front three that should control the game at times.

The Cardinals have a deep group of backs behind a line that gets four starters back and should once again be among the best in the ACC in pass protection. Give Cunningham time to work, and look out.

However …

– Week 1 CFN College Football Expert Picks

Why Syracuse Will Win​

The Louisville defensive front decent isn’t going to be a rock, and here comes the Syracuse ground game.

The pass rush should work fine against an always leaky Syracuse offensive front, but even with a slew of improvements and tweaks, the Cardinals are going to get bashed on by the teams that can run.

The 1-2 punch of All-America RB Sean Tucker and bruising QB Garrett Shrader were held in check in the 41-3 loss to the Cardinals last year – one of the Louisville’s best performances of the season – but get ready for a much different look at home. The two rushing stars are about to bash away.

– Week 1 Schedule, Predictions, Game Previews, Saturday

What’s Going To Happen​

This is one of those tone-setting games for both teams that each must have. There are too many landmines along the way to each one to assume six wins without getting one here.

Louisville was brilliant in last year’s win with Cunningham throwing for four scores and running for another, and he’ll be electric again. The difference this time around will be the more effective Syracuse offense that will control the clock and the game from the start.

It’ll be a back-and-forth fight, but the steady will push back over the sensational.

– All of the CFN Predictions

Louisville vs Syracuse Prediction, Line​

Syracuse 34, Louisville 31
Line: Louisville -4, o/u: 57.5

A lot of knowledgeable guys recognize this team is on an upward trajectory

 

[SU in Hershey]

Like that they reference SU as steady and Lville as sensational. Seems bass ackwards

Sounds like a “consistently good versus occasionally great” reference. Are we finally on the right side of that? Let’s hope so.

 

[ImperialOrange]

Sounds like a “consistently good versus occasionally great” reference. Are we finally on the right side of that? Let’s hope so.

Malik is really good but as game breakers I don't see him above Shrader or Tucker. We know which of the 3 can break 90 yarders single handedly

 

[texascpa]

Remember when Liberty's QB gashed us 2 years ago, the last year we held him in check? Same result this year with Cunningham.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Louisville vs Syracuse Game Preview​

Why Louisville Will Win​

The Cardinal offense should be balanced and should be able to explode at times.

Malik Cunningham is the signature star looking to make a big early splash, but Louisville is more than the dual-threat playmaker. The passing game will be better this season, but it’s the ground attack going against a green Orange front three that should control the game at times.

The Cardinals have a deep group of backs behind a line that gets four starters back and should once again be among the best in the ACC in pass protection. Give Cunningham time to work, and look out.

However …

– Week 1 CFN College Football Expert Picks

Why Syracuse Will Win​

The Louisville defensive front decent isn’t going to be a rock, and here comes the Syracuse ground game.

The pass rush should work fine against an always leaky Syracuse offensive front, but even with a slew of improvements and tweaks, the Cardinals are going to get bashed on by the teams that can run.

The 1-2 punch of All-America RB Sean Tucker and bruising QB Garrett Shrader were held in check in the 41-3 loss to the Cardinals last year – one of the Louisville’s best performances of the season – but get ready for a much different look at home. The two rushing stars are about to bash away.

– Week 1 Schedule, Predictions, Game Previews, Saturday

What’s Going To Happen​

This is one of those tone-setting games for both teams that each must have. There are too many landmines along the way to each one to assume six wins without getting one here.

Louisville was brilliant in last year’s win with Cunningham throwing for four scores and running for another, and he’ll be electric again. The difference this time around will be the more effective Syracuse offense that will control the clock and the game from the start.

It’ll be a back-and-forth fight, but the steady will push back over the sensational.

– All of the CFN Predictions

Louisville vs Syracuse Prediction, Line​

Syracuse 34, Louisville 31
Line: Louisville -4, o/u: 57.5

I'll see CFN in He...

Hang on, wait, what?

 

[SUskibum]

Remember when Liberty's QB gashed us 2 years ago, the last year we held him in check? Same result this year with Cunningham.

I said the same thing in another thread

Both Malik’s too!

Btw, it was Mikel who put the cuffs on Willis and he was thrown out of last years game. Think he may be chomping at the bit….

 

[rrlbees]

Louisville vs Syracuse Game Preview​

Why Louisville Will Win​

The Cardinal offense should be balanced and should be able to explode at times.

Malik Cunningham is the signature star looking to make a big early splash, but Louisville is more than the dual-threat playmaker. The passing game will be better this season, but it’s the ground attack going against a green Orange front three that should control the game at times.

The Cardinals have a deep group of backs behind a line that gets four starters back and should once again be among the best in the ACC in pass protection. Give Cunningham time to work, and look out.

However …

– Week 1 CFN College Football Expert Picks

Why Syracuse Will Win​

The Louisville defensive front decent isn’t going to be a rock, and here comes the Syracuse ground game.

The pass rush should work fine against an always leaky Syracuse offensive front, but even with a slew of improvements and tweaks, the Cardinals are going to get bashed on by the teams that can run.

The 1-2 punch of All-America RB Sean Tucker and bruising QB Garrett Shrader were held in check in the 41-3 loss to the Cardinals last year – one of the Louisville’s best performances of the season – but get ready for a much different look at home. The two rushing stars are about to bash away.

– Week 1 Schedule, Predictions, Game Previews, Saturday

What’s Going To Happen​

This is one of those tone-setting games for both teams that each must have. There are too many landmines along the way to each one to assume six wins without getting one here.

Louisville was brilliant in last year’s win with Cunningham throwing for four scores and running for another, and he’ll be electric again. The difference this time around will be the more effective Syracuse offense that will control the clock and the game from the start.

It’ll be a back-and-forth fight, but the steady will push back over the sensational.

– All of the CFN Predictions

Louisville vs Syracuse Prediction, Line​

Syracuse 34, Louisville 31
Line: Louisville -4, o/u: 57.5

I’ll take it.

 

[Eric15]

I was trying to think of the last time we won a season opener where I felt extremely excited afterward. I guess the 2011 comeback vs. Wake?

 

[ImperialOrange]

I was trying to think of the last time we won a season opener where I felt extremely excited afterward. I guess the 2011 comeback vs. Wake?

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