Tragedy Strikes at Syracuse Orange Football: 4-7 Record and Coaching Change Ahead of Crucial Matchup with Wake Forest Demon Deacons
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will be traveling to upstate New York on Saturday to face off against the Syracuse Orange in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. Despite their
Game outlook
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will be traveling to upstate New York on Saturday to face off against the Syracuse Orange in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. Despite their 4-7 season record, the Demon Deacons have experienced a tense week amidst their four-game losing streak leading up to the battle. For the Orange, the match marks a decisive turn in the team's journey after former head coach Dino Babers was dismissed following a 4-6 record after winning their first four games. The match will begin at 2:00 PM EST, with Syracuse opening as the betting favorite (-2.5) and the current line set at -3.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/25/2023 @ 2:00pm EST
Where: JMA Wireless Dome Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Demon Deacons +125 | Orange -149
Spread: Demon Deacons +3 (-110) | Orange -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 43.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Syracuse will win straight-up is 60%.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Last week, they suffered a 45-7 road loss against Notre Dame and the Demon Deacons are now out of bowl contention. Key players include Michael Kerr making his first career start (11-20 for 81 yards), Jahmal Banks (5 catches for 35 yards, one pass completion for 20 yards), and 14 first downs and 232 yards of total offense. Despite the loss, Head Coach Dave Clawson noted the team"s effort in the game and the team is determined to end their 8-game losing streak against Syracuse. A few of the team's key injuries include D. Claiborne RB (questionable start this Sat) and W. Merrill and I. Ver Steeg (out indefinitely). After a promising start with a 3-0 record, Wake Forest has gone 1-7 for the season, officially being eliminated of bowl contention after their 45-7 loss to Notre Dame. This game showed Michael Kerr's first career start with 11-of-20 for 81 yards, and Jahmal Banks with 5 catches for 35 yards and one 20-yard run. The team had 14 first downs and 232 yards of total offense, but the defense allowed 25 first downs and 313 yards of total offense to the Irish. Despite the loss, Head Coach Dave Clawson commends the team's effort. Wake Forest currently ranks 112th in total offense and has the 74th-ranked total defense in the country. The Demon Deacons are looking to end their 8-game losing streak against Syracuse this weekend, however they are struggling with key injuries.