Syracuse is in the midst of a three-game losing streak, dropping its record to 3-5. The Orange last lost to Florida State, 35-17, and still haven’t defeated a Power 5 team this season. Boston College, who visits the Carrier Dome Saturday, was blown out by Clemson in a 59-7 loss last week.
Here’s what our beat writers predict in Saturday’s Syracuse-Boston College matchup.
Eric Black (6-2)
Last chance
Syracuse 27, Boston College 23
There really aren’t many good reasons to pick the Orange in this one. They still haven’t defeated a Power 5 team, they’ve turned in three clunkers in a row and they’re just a bad football team right now.