The Syracuse Orange have not beaten a ranked team since 2012. You’ll likely remember that game, a 45-26 victory for SU over the (then) ninth-ranked Louisville Cardinals. Charlie Strong made up some wacky quote for Ryan Nassib. The win propelled the Orange to a co-Big East title on their way out of the conference. It was a fun time across the board.
Since that game, Syracuse has lost 12 straight to ranked teams. There’s been an increase in difficulty since 2012 with the Orange joining the ACC, sure. But nonetheless, the program has fallen a bit flat against quality teams since that victory over the Cardinals.