IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Irish247 Staff Predictions: Syracuse Game” – Irish247

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ND travels to Syracuse (2-2) for a noon kickoff where Dino Babers and his fast-paced offense are waiting. … Notre Dame comes in [a] 10.5 points favorite … Syracuse runs an average of 86 plays per game, has the best passing offense Notre Dame has faced and boasts one of the nation’s best wide receivers. Syracuse shouldn’t have troubling scoring against the Irish. But it’s lack of a rushing attack — and its 103rd-ranked rushing defense — are the reasons why ND will prevail in a shootout. ND’s ground game will come alive for the first time in three weeks ….

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