Syracuse's defensive end group is in a "terrible situation" as d-line coach Tim Daoust described it. With three contributors out indefinitely (two suspended, one injured) and two freshmen redshirting, the Orange has turned to walk-on defensive tackle Rony Charles (pictured) and reserve linebacker Oliver Vigille to be its second-team pairing. They met the coaching staff's expectations against Clemson, but the predicament is still understandably concerning.
The George McDonald Bowl has lost a bit of its excitement as Syracuse has stumbled from 3-0 to 3-7, but it's still the most interesting aspect of this weekend's trip to Raleigh, N.