We are 50th in CFN's preseason rankings

[Eric15]

Obviously we're not yet back to where we want to be, but this is light years better than where we were towards the end of GRob's tenure (ranked in the 80s/90s amongst non-BCS schools).

50. Syracuse
Prediction: 7-5
3 Best Players: 1) LT Sean Hickey, Sr., 2) SS Durell Eskridge, Jr., 3) RB Prince-Tyson Gulley, Sr.
Relative Strengths: 1) Running Back, 2) O Line, 3) D Line
Spotlight Units: 1) Receiver, 2) Secondary, 3) Linebacker
The season will be a success if … the Orange matches last season’s seven-win total. Yeah, Scott Shafer is targeting eight victories, which is a bit of stretch against a schedule that includes games with Notre Dame, Louisville, Florida State, Clemson and Duke. Syracuse wants to build both a foundation and momentum as a member of the ACC. Returning to the postseason and finishing above .500 for a second straight year would accomplish multiple goals for the players, the coaching staff and the fans.

 

[orangechef]

Not that much of a stretch beating ND again, Louisville Again and Duke, all very possible. I like our chances for 8, and possibly even 9. ND in a somewhat neutral site, and, the other 2 at home. Go Orange!

 

[BlazeOrange]

What schools are we grouped with (approx. 45-55 range)?

 

[Upstate]

DL is a strength? That's news to me.

 

[Frozen]

55. UVA 54. Wazzu 53. Pitt 52.Indy 51. Boise St. 50. SU 49. BYU 48. WVU 47. GaTech 46. PSU 45. NW 44. Okie St. 43. Ark 42. Tenn 41. Houston