Friday, November 9
Syracuse, NY
7 PM
Syracuse University
vs
Louisville
Preview: No. 13 Syracuse Hosts Louisville in Dome Finale
11/8/2018 10:30:00 AM | Football
#13 SYRACUSE (7-2, 4-2 ACC) VS. LOUISVILLE (2-7, 0-6 ACC)
Game Details:Â 7 p.m. | Friday, Nov. 9
Location: Syracuse, N.Y. | Carrier Dome
Game Links: Tickets | Listen | Watch | Live Stats
Television:Â ESPN2
Radio:Â Syracuse IMG Sports NetworkÂ
Twitter: @CuseFootball | @Cuse
Syracuse Links: News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | Notes (PDF)
Louisville Links: News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | Notes (PDF)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - No. 13 Syracuse (7-2, 4-2 ACC) puts its unbeaten Carrier Dome record to the test Friday, Nov. 9, when the Orange take on Louisville (2-7, 0-6 ACC) in the final home game of the season. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on ESPN2, with 2005 Syracuse graduate Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Kelly Stouffer (analyst) and Olivia Dekker (sideline) on the call.
Syracuse has won three straight games entering Friday's contest. At 7-2, the Orange are bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013 and for the first time under third-year head coach Dino Babers.
Louisville most recently lost its sixth game in a row at Clemson, 77-16. The Cardinals are searching for their first win since Sept. 15, when they defeated Western Kentucky.
SALUTING THE SENIORS
Friday is Senior Night and 17 players and eight managers will be recognized in a ceremony prior to kickoff. Fans are encouraged to take their seats early to pay homage to the Orange's Class of 2018, which includes wideout Ben Brickman, offensive lineman Cody Conway, defensive back Antwan Cordy, wideout Jamal Custis, offensive lineman Keaton Darney, quarterback Eric Dungey, linebacker Ryan Guthrie, long snapper Matt Keller, tight end/fullback Kyle Kleinberg, offensive lineman Koda Martin, defensive back Sean Onwualu, defensive back Tyrone Perkins, tight end Ravian Pierce, offensive lineman Aaron Roberts, defensive lineman Chris Slayton, running back Dontae Strickland and linebacker Kielan Whitner.
Following the game, fans are encouraged to remain in the stadium for the "Senior Walk," as the Class of 2018 takes one final lap around the Carrier Dome.
SERIES HISTORY
Friday's contest is the 17th meeting between the two programs, and the Cardinals own the all-time series lead, 10-6, including wins in three of the last four games played in the Dome.
Syracuse's last win over the Cardinals came in 2012, when the Orange defeated then-No. 11 Louisville 45-26 on Senior Day. The last time Syracuse and Louisville played in the Carrier Dome was in 2016. Eventual Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson set an Orange opponent record with 610 yards of total offense (411 passing, 199 rushing) and five touchdowns in a 62-28 win for the Cardinals.
DOME-INATION
Syracuse enters its final home game perfect (5-0) in the Carrier Dome in 2018. A win against Louisville would complete Syracuse's fourth undefeated season at home since the Dome opened in 1980. The three previous unbeaten Dome seasons (all 6-0) were in 1987, 1988 and 2001.
Syracuse is 144-90-2 all-time in the Carrier Dome, including an 11-7 mark under Babers.
SCOUTING THE CARDINALS
The Cardinals have been forced to rebuild offensively following the departure of Jackson, who accounted for 13,175 yards of total offense in three seasons.
Without Jackson at the halm, Louisville's offense has struggled, ranking 112th in the nation in total offense with an average of 344.7 yards per game. Quarterback Jawon Pass has taken over for Jackson. Pass has completed 54.5 percent of his throws for 1,697 yards and seven touchdowns this year.
The Louisville rushing load has been spread evenly, as three players have between 50 and 54 carries on the season. Trey Smith's 50 totes for 263 yards and four touchdowns leads the team, while Malik Cunningham is second with 244 yards on 54 carries.
Defensively, Louisville is giving up 466.3 yards per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. The Cardinals have had trouble stopping the run. Louisville ranks 127th out of 129 teams in rushing defense, allowing 277.4 yards per game.
UP NEXT
Start spreading the news, the Orange are heading to New York City.
Syracuse next plays No. 3 Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium Saturday, Nov. 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and the game will be televised nationally on NBC.
For complete coverage of Syracuse football, follow us on Twitter (@CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and like us on Facebook (Syracuse Football).
Game Details:Â 7 p.m. | Friday, Nov. 9
Location: Syracuse, N.Y. | Carrier Dome
Game Links: Tickets | Listen | Watch | Live Stats
Television:Â ESPN2
Radio:Â Syracuse IMG Sports NetworkÂ
Twitter: @CuseFootball | @Cuse
Syracuse Links: News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | Notes (PDF)
Louisville Links: News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | Notes (PDF)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - No. 13 Syracuse (7-2, 4-2 ACC) puts its unbeaten Carrier Dome record to the test Friday, Nov. 9, when the Orange take on Louisville (2-7, 0-6 ACC) in the final home game of the season. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on ESPN2, with 2005 Syracuse graduate Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Kelly Stouffer (analyst) and Olivia Dekker (sideline) on the call.
Syracuse has won three straight games entering Friday's contest. At 7-2, the Orange are bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013 and for the first time under third-year head coach Dino Babers.
Louisville most recently lost its sixth game in a row at Clemson, 77-16. The Cardinals are searching for their first win since Sept. 15, when they defeated Western Kentucky.
SALUTING THE SENIORS
Friday is Senior Night and 17 players and eight managers will be recognized in a ceremony prior to kickoff. Fans are encouraged to take their seats early to pay homage to the Orange's Class of 2018, which includes wideout Ben Brickman, offensive lineman Cody Conway, defensive back Antwan Cordy, wideout Jamal Custis, offensive lineman Keaton Darney, quarterback Eric Dungey, linebacker Ryan Guthrie, long snapper Matt Keller, tight end/fullback Kyle Kleinberg, offensive lineman Koda Martin, defensive back Sean Onwualu, defensive back Tyrone Perkins, tight end Ravian Pierce, offensive lineman Aaron Roberts, defensive lineman Chris Slayton, running back Dontae Strickland and linebacker Kielan Whitner.
Following the game, fans are encouraged to remain in the stadium for the "Senior Walk," as the Class of 2018 takes one final lap around the Carrier Dome.
SERIES HISTORY
Friday's contest is the 17th meeting between the two programs, and the Cardinals own the all-time series lead, 10-6, including wins in three of the last four games played in the Dome.
Syracuse's last win over the Cardinals came in 2012, when the Orange defeated then-No. 11 Louisville 45-26 on Senior Day. The last time Syracuse and Louisville played in the Carrier Dome was in 2016. Eventual Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson set an Orange opponent record with 610 yards of total offense (411 passing, 199 rushing) and five touchdowns in a 62-28 win for the Cardinals.
DOME-INATION
Syracuse enters its final home game perfect (5-0) in the Carrier Dome in 2018. A win against Louisville would complete Syracuse's fourth undefeated season at home since the Dome opened in 1980. The three previous unbeaten Dome seasons (all 6-0) were in 1987, 1988 and 2001.
Syracuse is 144-90-2 all-time in the Carrier Dome, including an 11-7 mark under Babers.
SCOUTING THE CARDINALS
The Cardinals have been forced to rebuild offensively following the departure of Jackson, who accounted for 13,175 yards of total offense in three seasons.
Without Jackson at the halm, Louisville's offense has struggled, ranking 112th in the nation in total offense with an average of 344.7 yards per game. Quarterback Jawon Pass has taken over for Jackson. Pass has completed 54.5 percent of his throws for 1,697 yards and seven touchdowns this year.
The Louisville rushing load has been spread evenly, as three players have between 50 and 54 carries on the season. Trey Smith's 50 totes for 263 yards and four touchdowns leads the team, while Malik Cunningham is second with 244 yards on 54 carries.
Defensively, Louisville is giving up 466.3 yards per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. The Cardinals have had trouble stopping the run. Louisville ranks 127th out of 129 teams in rushing defense, allowing 277.4 yards per game.
UP NEXT
Start spreading the news, the Orange are heading to New York City.
Syracuse next plays No. 3 Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium Saturday, Nov. 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and the game will be televised nationally on NBC.
For complete coverage of Syracuse football, follow us on Twitter (@CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and like us on Facebook (Syracuse Football).
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