College Football Odds: Florida State vs. Syracuse prediction, odds

Syracuse has lost three straight games after a 6-0 start. Florida State Seminoles are trying to salvage their season. Syracuse has been deflated since losing to Clemson. The team lost to Notre Dame, and then Pittsburgh. The game is a chance for Florida to earn a better bowl bid. It's a real thing in college football for teams to suffer crushing losses and not get over the pain for a few weeks. Dino Babers has exceeded expectations. He was on the hot seat earlier in the season, but now his job is cooler. His team has to get past the loss to the Clemson team.

Florida State beat Miami 42-0. The Seminoles are feeling good after that game. They should be focused and focused going into the Syracuse game, too.

Syracuse has not recovered from the Clemson game. The home crowd should give the team a lift.

Syracuse's offense is a mess. Florida State will win because Syracuse will not score big.

Florida State is favored by 7.5 points over Syracuse.