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Syracuse grabbed its first win of the season on Saturday against Georgia Tech, heading into the bye week at 1-2. Given this season’s expectations, SU’s offense has struggled while its defense has shined, forcing nine turnovers and keeping the Orange in games against nationally-ranked opponents in their first two games.
The Orange will play Duke and Liberty as they come out of the bye. Here are some key numbers that could predict some bright spots and trouble areas ahead:
Syracuse is one of the nation’s worst offenses
Even with the offensive improvements against Georgia Tech, only Charlotte has a lower predicted points added per play in the NCAA.