Coming off of their victory against the Louisville Cardinals, the Syracuse Orange (8-3, 5-2) were set for a clash against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-0) in a contest that would have the nation’s full, undivided attention as major College Football Playoff implications were on the line.
Playing the role of spoiler, the Orange would have positioned themselves for a Top-10 ranking and greatly improved their chances at a New Year’s Six bowl with an upset over Notre Dame. Unfortunately for SU, the clock struck midnight as they were on the receiving end of a 36-3 mauling from the No.