After the disappointing loss to Pittsburgh a week and a half ago, the Syracuse Orange (4-2, 1-2) enters this weekend well rested. Beginning the season with four straight wins over non-ranked opponents, SU has since dropped its last two to No. 3 Clemson and the aforementioned (and unranked) Pitt. Now, SU head coach Dino Babers believes that his team is fresh and ready for the second half of its season.
The run defense has struggled
In the past two games, the Orange run defense has struggled to stop anyone. Against Clemson, sophomore running back Travis Etienne stomped on the Syracuse linebackers, tallying 203 yards and three scores on 27 carries.