Sep 26, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Zack Mahoney (16) throws a pass with a rush by LSU Tigers defensive end Lewis Neal (92) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. LSU won the game 34-24. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Take a deep breath. After an action-packed September in which Syracuse football jumped out to a 3-1 record, they get a quick reprieve with a bye week. It really couldn’t have come at a better time either. After a smashmouth, hard fought loss to LSU this past weekend and four straight games in September, SU needs to recover their strength.
Cue the bye week. Syracuse gets an entire extra seven days to recuperate. It’s the perfect time for them to focus on getting healthy and it gives them an extra week of preparation before their next game.
It’s also a great opportunity to assess the team’s current weaknesses and see where they can improve for the rest of the season. Because while a 3-1 record is impressive, there’s still a lot more to go. University of South Florida is next up on the schedule, but before that, let’s delve into the four key areas that Syracuse can improve in.
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