Syracuse Football: Let’s talk about Wagner, bye weeks and NC State

Syracuse football is 5-0 and one win away from bowl eligibility. Over 40 thousand tickets are sold already for the game against NC State. The team won 59-1 against Wagner.

Syracuse football fans were upset with the fact that starters were playing in the second half of the 59-0 victory over Wagner. I stand with Coach Babers.

They wanted to play a set or two of downs to get some records. I understand that injuries are possible but I'm not a fan of second-guessing. I just root for my team and hopes for the best.

Wagner beat Syracuse 24-3. The game was impressive on all sides of the ball. Wagner has struggled the last two seasons. Syracuse fans should not dismiss the team's chances of winning any game this season.

Bye week for Syracuse football team is at the halfway point of the season. It's a time to rest and regroup. The schedule will get tougher and more games will be on the road. Syracuse will come back ready to keep their winning season alive.

Devin Leary was injured during North Carolina State's last game against Florida State. He won't require surgery, but his status is vague. Syracuse football head coach Dino Babers believes if Learys can play he will.

Syracuse football is 5-0 and one win away from being bowl eligible. They play against NC State on their home field in front of over 40 thousand fans.

NC State plays Syracuse on Saturday. Drake Thomas is a first-team All-ACC player last season. He had 14 tackles against Florida State, including two for a loss.

Syracuse football has played NC State 15 times and won twice. The Wolfpack have won 11 conference championships and 33 bowl games. Neil has the odds and other information.