Orange Extra: Ranked Foes, Dome Comfort and More
10/24/2018 10:00:00 AM | Football
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Orange face a ranked opponent for the second time in four contests when Syracuse hosts No. 22 NC State on Saturday night.Â
Under Coach Dino Babers, Syracuse is 2-2 against ranked foes in the Carrier Dome, taking down No. 17 Virgnia Tech in 2016 and defeating No. 2 Clemson last season.Â
The Wolfpack is the Orange's second 2018 opponent to appear in the national rankings at the time of the game. Clemson was ranked third when it played host to the Orange back on Sept. 29. Syracuse faced at least two ranked foes per season dating back to 2011 when West Virginia was the only Orange opponent in the national polls.
NO PLACE LIKE DOME
The Carrier Dome has a long history as a productive home-field advantage for Syracuse. The Orange are off to a 4-0 Dome start for the first time since the 2001 squad won all six home contests.
Should Syracuse capture one of its two remaining home encounters, the Orange would reach five Dome wins for the first time since 2003.
Babers has guided Syracuse to a 10-7 home mark during his tenure.
DID YOU KNOW?
In its history, Syracuse has competed in four games that lasted three overtimes and seven that took two overtimes to decide.
WORKING OVERTIME
Syracuse's overtime outing against North Carolina last Saturday was the 18th extra-session contest in program history.
The NCAA adopted the overtime format in 1996 and Syracuse's first experience with the extra time came in the 1997 season opener, which the Orange lost to NC State, 32-31.
Syracuse has a 10-8 overall record in overtime games. The Orange are 9-4 in Dome overtime tilts and 1-4 in contests that required additional periods on the road. By defeating North Carolina, Syracuse won its third consecutive Dome overtime game. The victory was also Syracuse's second straight overtime win against the Tar Heels. Back in 2003, the Orange defeated UNC on the road 49-47 in three overtimes.
This is the fifth season in which the Orange have played more than one overtime game. Syracuse also went to extra sessions twice in 2002, 2006, and 2015. In 2011, the Orange competed in three overtime games, including back-to-back outings with Toledo (W, 33-30) and Rutgers (L, 16-19).
DID YOU KNOW?
Syracuse alum Beth Mowins, who earned her master's degree from the University in 1990, will be calling Saturday night's game for ESPN2. Mowins was the recipient of the 2015 Marty Glickman Award for Leadership in Sports Media. Bob Costas '74, who received the inaugural Glickman Award in 2013, presented her with the award.
RUNNIN' WITH THE WOLFPACK
NC State has dominated the series with Syracuse, holding a 10-1 advantage in the 11 previous meetings. The Wolfpack has maintained its mastery of the Orange since Syracuse joined the ACC, owning a 4-1 mark in those games. Syracuse's only win in the all-time pairings was a 24-10 victory in Raleigh during the 2013 season.
Of all the ACC teams who have played at least 10 games against Syracuse, NC State has the best winning percentage (.909), just ahead of Florida State's 10-2 advantage (.833).
SYRACUSE SEEKING BOWL ELIGIBILITY
The Orange have accumulated five wins this fall, putting the program just one victory away from bowl-game eligibility. Syracuse's most recent bowl appearance came in 2013 when the Orange competed in the Texas Bowl against Minnesota.
Syracuse has played in 25 bowl games and produced a 15-9-1 record. The Orange have won their last three bowl encounters, winning the Pinstripe Bowl in 2010 and 2012, and the Texas Bowl in 2013.
WHITNER'S TACKLE TOTALS
Senior linebacker Kielan Whitner is enjoying the best season of his career. Whitner had eight total tackles in the overtime win against North Carolina, marking the fifth straight contest in which he had at least eight stops.
Whitner leads the ACC with 60 tackles this season. His 8.6 per-game average ranks second in the conference He has also contributed 1.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble over the course of seven games.
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Under Coach Dino Babers, Syracuse is 2-2 against ranked foes in the Carrier Dome, taking down No. 17 Virgnia Tech in 2016 and defeating No. 2 Clemson last season.Â
The Wolfpack is the Orange's second 2018 opponent to appear in the national rankings at the time of the game. Clemson was ranked third when it played host to the Orange back on Sept. 29. Syracuse faced at least two ranked foes per season dating back to 2011 when West Virginia was the only Orange opponent in the national polls.
NO PLACE LIKE DOME
The Carrier Dome has a long history as a productive home-field advantage for Syracuse. The Orange are off to a 4-0 Dome start for the first time since the 2001 squad won all six home contests.
Should Syracuse capture one of its two remaining home encounters, the Orange would reach five Dome wins for the first time since 2003.
Babers has guided Syracuse to a 10-7 home mark during his tenure.
DID YOU KNOW?
In its history, Syracuse has competed in four games that lasted three overtimes and seven that took two overtimes to decide.
WORKING OVERTIME
Syracuse's overtime outing against North Carolina last Saturday was the 18th extra-session contest in program history.
The NCAA adopted the overtime format in 1996 and Syracuse's first experience with the extra time came in the 1997 season opener, which the Orange lost to NC State, 32-31.
Syracuse has a 10-8 overall record in overtime games. The Orange are 9-4 in Dome overtime tilts and 1-4 in contests that required additional periods on the road. By defeating North Carolina, Syracuse won its third consecutive Dome overtime game. The victory was also Syracuse's second straight overtime win against the Tar Heels. Back in 2003, the Orange defeated UNC on the road 49-47 in three overtimes.
This is the fifth season in which the Orange have played more than one overtime game. Syracuse also went to extra sessions twice in 2002, 2006, and 2015. In 2011, the Orange competed in three overtime games, including back-to-back outings with Toledo (W, 33-30) and Rutgers (L, 16-19).
DID YOU KNOW?
Syracuse alum Beth Mowins, who earned her master's degree from the University in 1990, will be calling Saturday night's game for ESPN2. Mowins was the recipient of the 2015 Marty Glickman Award for Leadership in Sports Media. Bob Costas '74, who received the inaugural Glickman Award in 2013, presented her with the award.
RUNNIN' WITH THE WOLFPACK
NC State has dominated the series with Syracuse, holding a 10-1 advantage in the 11 previous meetings. The Wolfpack has maintained its mastery of the Orange since Syracuse joined the ACC, owning a 4-1 mark in those games. Syracuse's only win in the all-time pairings was a 24-10 victory in Raleigh during the 2013 season.
Of all the ACC teams who have played at least 10 games against Syracuse, NC State has the best winning percentage (.909), just ahead of Florida State's 10-2 advantage (.833).
SYRACUSE SEEKING BOWL ELIGIBILITY
The Orange have accumulated five wins this fall, putting the program just one victory away from bowl-game eligibility. Syracuse's most recent bowl appearance came in 2013 when the Orange competed in the Texas Bowl against Minnesota.
Syracuse has played in 25 bowl games and produced a 15-9-1 record. The Orange have won their last three bowl encounters, winning the Pinstripe Bowl in 2010 and 2012, and the Texas Bowl in 2013.
WHITNER'S TACKLE TOTALS
Senior linebacker Kielan Whitner is enjoying the best season of his career. Whitner had eight total tackles in the overtime win against North Carolina, marking the fifth straight contest in which he had at least eight stops.
Whitner leads the ACC with 60 tackles this season. His 8.6 per-game average ranks second in the conference He has also contributed 1.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble over the course of seven games.
For complete coverage of Syracuse football, follow us on Twitter (@CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and like us on Facebook (Syracuse Football).
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