Syracuse Orange Prepare to Host UConn Huskies in College Football Clash

The Syracuse Orange will aim for their eighth win of the season as they host the UConn Huskies at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York, on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The matchup will air on the ACC Network and is scheduled to kick off at 12 p.m. ET.

Syracuse, currently standing at a 7-3 record, recently secured a victory over the Cal Golden Bears with a score of 33-25. This game marked a significant rematch 56 years in the making. With the postseason approaching, the Orange are currently projected to participate in the Gator Bowl, which would be their first appearance in Jacksonville’s postseason lineup since 1996.

Under the leadership of new head coach Fran Brown, Syracuse excelled in their last outing against Cal, where LeQuint Allen surpassed 100 rushing yards, and Kyle McCord completed 29-of-46 passes for 323 yards. McCord’s performance set a new single-season record for completions for Syracuse. Syracuse also boasts an unbeaten 4-0 record at home games this season.

The UConn Huskies, also holding a 7-3 record, are entering the matchup after a week of rest following a 31-23 victory over UAB. This season marks a successful turnaround for UConn, as they are going to a bowl game for the first time since the 2015 St. Petersburg Bowl and have secured three consecutive wins.

The Huskies’ defense has been pivotal to their recent success, allowing an average of just 21.3 points per game. They have limited their opponents to 338.1 total yards per game, with 200.9 passing yards and 137.2 rushing yards on average.

The Syracuse-UConn game sees both teams tied at 6-6 all-time in their series, with Syracuse having claimed victory in their last meeting in 2022. The Orange will face another challenge as they close their regular season schedule against No. 11 Miami on November 30.

Sports betting is not available for in-state college teams under New York’s betting laws. However, out-of-state fans can legally wager on Syracuse football. UConn is seen as a competitive matchup, with predictions leaning towards the Huskies covering the spread as they maintain a history of performing well as underdogs in their recent away games.