Louisville -3.5 over Cuse...

[TheCusian]

If we get almost 600 yards of offense like we did against vs MD you got to think we should put up at least a couple more points against L'Ville. I feel like this is a game where we come out strong and just don't look back.

We are due for a breakout performance from the offense in which we score a bunch. Ville's D is very good - but you never know.

 

[IHeartSUFball]

Should be an interesting game of adjustments and which team/staff can adapt to what's happening.

is ther backup qb playing or isn't known yet?

 

[SmilinBob]

is their backup qb playing or isn't known yet?

Good question, I have no clue. DCCB may have to put in a couple of game plans depending on who plays and how different their styles are.

 

[690West]

is ther backup qb playing or isn't known yet?

As of yesterday, the starter was "unlikely to go". We'll see what the next few days bring

 

[PhatOrange]

syracuse is going to roll.

 

[MSOrange]

syracuse is going to roll.

Are you basing that on how Louisville looked last week against Wake or do you think we will put it together this week? Just curious because I really respect your opinion and I want to be believe.

 

[PhatOrange]

Are you basing that on how Louisville looked last week against Wake or do you think we will put it together this week? Just curious because I really respect your opinion and I want to be believe.

I never base a prediction off the week before. It's the body of work and the matchup I try to look it. You can't predict the intangibles though like special teams, turnovers, big plays etc. Just some quick reasons here nothing in depth:

I like the matchup

LVille – frosh QB I expect him to get hit early and often and rattled.

we’re moving the ball, now I expect to finally score some points.

Concerns – LVille has a stout defense. We’re injury plagued with key players. I still like us to win this one.

**Syracuse is a better team than most think. LVille isn't as good as most think. Two fairly matched teams. (same with Maryland whom we dominated but lost badly - too many mistakes.) Are the mistakes a trend or an anomaly? Some are a trend for sure. Some are correctable.

I'm throwing it out and I just think Syracuse plays well. Friday night juice. Expect the team to come out amped and play with a chip. Score points. They have a lot to lose and they know it. Gut check time.

 

[upperdeck]

this game is the same as the last 2. don't allow big play scores and can we get the ball in the end zone.. UL has great numbers on D but they have also played several teams with no pulse at all on offense and Miami game one with a FR QB.

They might shut us down but I don't think they are way better than the ND D. lets hope not anyway. Their rushing D numbers are scary good but playing Wake will skew anything.