IN THE HUDDLE
SYRACUSE VS. NOTRE DAME
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OPPONENT PREVIEW Entering its matchup with Syracuse, Notre Dame has defeated its last eight opponents by an average of 25.6 points and has an 8-2 record. Page 3
FRAN’S FOUNDATION Before Syracuse head coach Fran Brown helmed the Orange, he starred on the gridiron at Western Carolina and spent two years in the NFL. Page 4
DON’T TEST DEMETRES While Syracuse freshman Demetres Samuel Jr. hasn’t gotten much run offensively, he’s become an anchor of the Orange’s defense. Page 5
'DEAL CLOSER' Redshirt freshman Emanuel Ross hasn’t shown much this year, but the skills are there, displayed by his big-catch ability in high school. Page 6
BEAT WRITER PREDICTIONS Our beat writers predict if the Orange can snap their six-game skid in their final road clash of the season against Notre Dame.