Syracuse vs Ohio Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Welcome to to the beginning of a new era of Syracuse football. Fran Brown is coming in to crank up the recruiting, get the talent level up a notch, and turn the program into a player in the ACC … eventually.

First it has to get by an Ohio team that’s in a bit of a refresh mode. It’s still a good Bobcat program, but its shelves were raided by Power Four programs for a slew of talented parts.

In a way-under-the-radar way. This is one of the more interesting games only because these two are complete unknowns. With that said …

Syracuse vs Ohio Preview

Syracuse vs Ohio How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY
How to Watch: ACC Network
2023 Records: Syracuse (6-7), Ohio (10-3)
- Week 1 Schedule, Predictions

Why Ohio Will Win

Ohio is still good.

The offense lost a ton including QB Kurtis Rourke to Indiana and almost everyone who caught a pass, but really, it should be okay. The offensive line will be outstanding - at least in the MAC and the Syracuse defensive front should be a work in progress.

It might not be a high-powered Bobcat attack, but it’ll be efficient and keep the chains moving as long as the front can keep the Orange pass rush from getting going.

Why Syracuse Will Win

At least experience-wise, the Ohio defense needs help.

It got hit way harder than the offense that got whacked around by the transfer portal - the team needs tacklers to emerge right away.

Syracuse upgraded with Ohio State QB Kyle McCord coming in along with a slew of strong receivers from the transfer portal. The running game will need a little while to lather up, but this is the game to do it.

Again, the Bobcats will need a bit to find the guys to come anywhere near the production of last year’s D.

Syracuse vs Ohio: Who Will Win

To keep hammering away, this is one of those games that’s tough to push through considering how many new players are across the board on both sides.

Can Ohio get back up to speed in a hurry? Head coach Tim Albin and the staff always figure it out, but there’s a shot the Orange are far, far better right away.

It’ll take a little bit for both programs to get up to speed. Ohio needs a little bit longer.

Syracuse vs Ohio Prediction, Betting Lines

Syracuse 26, Ohio 17
Line: Syracuse -17.5, o/u: 46.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Syracuse vs Ohio Must See Rating: 3

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