Much of the pregame fear surrounding Boston College on Saturday centered around how the defense would play against the fast-paced Syracuse defense. It was coming off of a second record-setting performance by an opposing offense, and the up-and-down, roller coaster season generated concern that quarterback Tommy Devito would get the Orange's engine moving in the Carrier Dome.
It bubbled over the surface in the early first quarter when Devito commanded respect through success. He completed 6-of-7 passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns, largely keeping the secondary off-balance by spreading the ball to a handful of receivers.