Syracuse football: predictions vs NC State

The Syracuse Orange (4-5, 2-5) visit the NC State Wolfpack (4-5, 2-4) tomorrow as NC State celebrates the forthcoming Philip Rivers era. Kickoff is at Noon and Jorge Sedano, Rodney McLeod, Kendra Douglas have the call on the ACC Network.

Here’s what we’re predicting:

Kevin: Syracuse 28, NC State 23

The Orange get in front early and are able to work the clock. This feels like a game where the Syracuse defense scores, but then gives up a big play to CJ Bailey to cut it to a one-score game. Late in the game, it’s a couple of tough runs from Ahmad Miller that seal a critical win for Fran Brown’s crew.

Dom: Syracuse 28, NC State 20

The big key here is Syracuse taking advantage of a far weaker defense…