Syracuse Football: 2019 crystal ball bold predictions, top x-factors

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Abdul Adams #23 of the Syracuse Orange celebrates with teammates after rushing for a four-yard touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first quarter of the Camping World Bowl at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Abdul Adams #23 of the Syracuse Orange celebrates with teammates after rushing for a four-yard touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first quarter of the Camping World Bowl at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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Josh Peelman, Contributor

Syracuse Football is coming off a 10-3 season overall including a bowl win against West Virginia. I see that success continuing into this season. Will the team reach 10 wins once again (after a bowl game)? I say yes.

I see another 9-3 regular season on the horizon with a win in the bowl game once again. Its more likely an 8-4 record could happen though as there are several toss-ups in the schedule this year both home and away.

I truly believe the Orange can and will beat Clemson putting the Orange in the driver’s seat to be in the College Football Playoff discussion. A close loss or two will ruin those hopes though I think.

Ultimately, I see the Orange having a strong year behind a defense led by Alton Robinson, Kendall Coleman, and Andre Cisco, and a great fast-paced offense led by quarterback Tommy DeVito and running back Moe Neal. The sky is the limit for this year’s team and it could be a special season in Central New York.