Syracuse Football: Updated midseason prediction on how 2018 plays out

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Jarveon Howard #28 of the Syracuse Orange runs into the end zone for a 5 yard touchdown in the third quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

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Mat Mlodzinski (contributor) 5-1

Prediction for season: 8-4.

Cuse went 4-2 through the first 6 games and I see that same record in the last 6.

After two straight losses, the Orange get a must needed bye and should come back against UNC for an easy win to get to 5-2. However, I wouldn’t be surprised to see two straight losses against NC State and Wake.

That’s when the fun starts. I see a home winner against Louisville and then an upset to give Notre Dame their first loss of the season at Yankee Stadium. Finally, the Orange win at BC, putting them into a pretty good bowl game.

I also see many records being broken. Eric Dungey needs about 800 yards to pass Marvin Graves for 2nd all time on Cuse’s list. This will definitely happen, and another 600 or so could happen for the all time record.
Dungey could also pass numerous college legends on the passing yards list, including Sam Bradford, Dan Marino, Kirk Cousins, and Tim Tebow. Pretty cool stuff.

Overall, it is already clearly one of the best seasons in recent memory, and can only get better. It will be fun to watch down the stretch.

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