Our predictions: How the beat writers see SU-NC State playing out
With Syracuse and North Carolina State set to kick off at 3:30 p.m., our beat writers check in with their predictions for the Orange’s ACC road opener.
David Wilson: Syracuse 27, North Carolina State 23
I’m a hopin’ for Raleigh…
The Orange heads down South and comes back with its first Atlantic Coast Conference win in its first meeting with a comparable league team.
Trevor Hass: North Carolina State 20, Syracuse 17
Just behind the ‘Pack
Syracuse loses a heartbreaker despite a touchdown and a 100-yard performance from Jerome Smith. The defense plays well, but SU can’t muster up quite enough offense.
Stephen Bailey: Syracuse 28, North Carolina State 27
Dances with Wolves
Ashton Broyld said he prefers playing on the road. Not playing Clemson will help, too.
