Stanford +8.5 2.2% play 

Syracuse getting a lot of love, and now ranked in the top 25, for what?  A team that’s ranked 121st in PFF tackling 107th in PFF coverage, 113th in rushing success defense, and 105th rushing success rate.  This team is as one dimensional as you can be with a rookie head coach.  They have the QB in McCord who transferred in from Ohio State, and has looked great, but I just feel a little too much hype.  Syracuse is great in their building on Friday night’s as a dog, but as a favorite, and now ranked, well that’s a different story.  Much is being made of the travel spot for the Cardinal with a 2100 mile flight, but early in the season, and off a bye, I believe this is a non factor.