Coach P has been money in bowl games. He has always been very good when he has time to prepare. He is not good at making game time adjustments.
Syracuse has made steady improvement all year ( with exception of Temple game where they ran into a hot QB) after debacle in Purdue and lack luster effort in Buffalo to start season.
They have two game breakers in the backfield and an aggressive, ball hawking secondary. Front four is average with Wyche being a pro prospect and linebackers have improved greatly the second half of the year.
Special teams have been solid, especially punt blocks and kick returns. Place kicking is the biggest weakness on ST.
One factor not to overlook is Coach P being given a vote of confidence and will return next year. To a player, they love this guy and I expect them to play with a lot of fire tonight.
Syracuse plus the points.