Syracuse +10 2.2% play 

Cal is a great under dog team, but for whatever reason when they are favored they really struggle.  This game really reminds me a lot of the Bears last home game against an NC STate team that was one dimensional, pretty good passing the ball, but turn the ball over too much. I think Syracuse is a bit better, andt hey proved that by beating NC State.  I think Syracuse’s passing game should have enough success here to keep it within this number and the back door will be wide open.  Cal really struggles on the offensive line and are 1-3 vs. top 50 sack % teams, which Syracuse is ranked 41st.  Cal has also struggled vs. the three good passing attacks that they have seen going 1-2.  Syracuse on the flip side has plated in close games all season with the exception of the Pitt game where they had 5 turnovers.  They have shown they can score on good defenses.  The travel spot not great for Syracuse, but Cal was just at Wake Forest last week so I don’t know how big of a disadvantage that is.