After a disappointing 45 to 14 loss at home against Pittsburgh, the (4-2) Orange are looking to make a better stand in Morgantown. The betting line has West Virginia favored by 14, but Syracuse could have a chance at an upset if they keep things simple. Here are my keys to the game:
1. Run the Football: Delone Carter and Antwon Bailey have to have a big days if Syracuse wants any chance at keeping this one close. You cannot expect Nassib to set back and throw it 46 times like last week. Stick with the run and control the clock.
2. No Mistakes: West Virginia's defense ranks 5th in the nation only allowing an average of 245.8 total yards per game. Syracuse's offense will struggle to put points on the board. One turnover or one boneheaded penalty could be the difference. Play smart and win the turnover battle.
3. Special Teams: Syracuse cannot give up a big special teams play. Special teams is commonly overlooked, but it has killed them over the last few weeks. Last week Syracuse was forced to start almost every drive deep in their own territory. Help the offense put points up by giving them good field position.
Syracuse faces (#20) West Virginia Saturday at Noon and for the first time this season they will be playing in front of a national TV audience on ESPN 2.
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