This season has been a mixed bag for Syracuse Orange football. On one hand, the 6-0 start and Top 20 ranking exceeded all expectations. On the other, the last three losses seem to be a reality check for a squad that has fallen off in the back end of too many recent seasons.
If SU wants to change that fortune this year, then they need to start rising to the challenge against their top competition. According to DraftKings SportsBook, the Orange are just 1-3 as underdogs, compared to a perfect 5-0 as favorites. The only upset so far was Opening Night against Louisville.