Despite covering in a six-point loss, Syracuse got outgained, 450-291, in total yards but benefited from a 4-1 turnover advantage, including a fumble return for a touchdown.
Plus, I didn't come away too impressed after last week. However, I was a bit skeptical after they barely pulled out home wins against a bad Virginia team (which went 1-for-3 on fourth down and missed both field goal attempts in a two-point loss) and a beat-up Purdue squad that had close to an 80% post-game win expectancy. Headed into that game in Death Valley, I still didn't have a great read on the Orange. I'm fading Syracuse in a potential letdown spot after a hard-fought loss at Clemson that all but ended its hopes of reaching the ACC title game.
