Predictions: Syracuse vs. No. 9 Notre Dame Football Picks
The Syracuse football team is set to compete against the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The matchup will take place at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, and will be broadcast on NBC. Experts and analysts are predicting the outcome of this highly anticipated game.
Game Predictions: Syracuse vs. No. 9 Notre Dame
El-Balad’s panel of sports experts provides their forecasts for the game, considering team performances and recent trends.
Brent Axe’s Prediction
- Score: Notre Dame 55, Syracuse 6
- Will Syracuse cover? No
Axe highlights Notre Dame’s dominating defense, which recently neutralized a young quarterback from Pittsburgh. Syracuse’s own freshman quarterback, Joe Filardi, will start, aiming for a more favorable outcome after a rough stretch.
Chris Carlson’s Prediction
- Score: Notre Dame 42, Syracuse 3
- Will Syracuse cover? No
Carlson emphasizes that Notre Dame is keen on boosting its playoff standing. The Irish have faced challenges but aim to solidify their position with a decisive victory over Syracuse, which lost to Miami by a significant margin last week.
Javon Edmonds’ Prediction
- Score: Notre Dame 44, Syracuse 3
- Will Syracuse cover? No
Edmonds believes Notre Dame will dominate in physical play. He anticipates a tough day for Syracuse’s young players, who are still gaining experience against formidable opponents.
Nate Mink’s Prediction
- Score: Notre Dame 48, Syracuse 0
- Will Syracuse cover? No
Mink suggests that the matchup feels lopsided based on previous performances. He notes that Notre Dame typically excels on Senior Day, which raises expectations for a significant margin of victory.
Point Spread and Historical Trends
The current point spread favors Notre Dame by 35.5 points. Analysts have observed that Notre Dame’s victories on Senior Day average a winning margin of 34.3 points against weaker teams. Syracuse’s recent matchups have shown declining margins, hinting at possible struggles ahead.
Season Performance
| Analyst | Record (Straight Up) | Record (Against Spread) |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Carlson | 8-2 | 5-5 |
| Javon Edmonds | 8-2 | 5-5 |
| Nate Mink | 8-2 | 4-6 |
| Brent Axe | 6-4 | 5-5 |
As the game approaches, excitement builds for what promises to be a crucial matchup for both teams. Fans will be closely watching Syracuse’s performance against a ranked opponent as they look ahead to future games.
