Regardless of how you feel about Syracuse playing "home" games in New York City East Rutherford, New Jersey, it is a convenient way for alums (like myself) in the Greater NYC Area to see the Orange up close without arranging for a weekend trip back to Syracuse.
The 2016 iteration of this game The New York College Classic will be similar to last one: versus the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Orange lost that one 31-13 thanks to Everett Golson's big game. The game will take place on October 1 and likely feature more Cuse events happening around New York and New Jersey that we'll find out more about once the game gets closer.