If you had plans to head down to Miami in December to see the Syracuse Orange (3-3, 0-2) in the Orange Bowl, it might be time to put them on hold.
Coming into the game against the N.C. State Wolfpack (4-2, 1-1), this one was viewed as a pivotal match-up out of the bye week. A win would have put the Orange on the inside track for a bowl game for the second consecutive season, but a loss would make each remaining game that more important for postseason play.
Would SU look improved with the week off or would they be defined by the issues that plagued them in the previous five contests?