Syracuse football's window to win is coming (analysis)

Syracuse is ahead of schedule in its rebuild, according to Dino Babers, intimating the prospect of a 10-win season, of shooting up to the cusp of the top 10, has put a light on the program in ways a pedestrian six- or seven-win season would not. (Scott Schild) Syracuse, N.Y. -- Lost in all the hoopla of the riveting Dino Babers Locker Room Talk of 2018 was one of the most important sentiments from the Syracuse football coach amid this breakout season.

It was catalogued on the heels of a 30-7 victory against Florida State back on Sept. 15, and as the season has unfolded, providing more data points of context, it has become even more prescient heading into the final game of the regular season…