Syracuse at Notre Dame 12/5/20 - NCAA Football Picks & Predictions

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will continue their match to the College Football Playoff when they host the Syracuse Orange on Saturday. The second-ranked Fighting Irish (9-0) are averaging 464 yards of total offense and 37 points per game. On Friday, Notre Dame shutout 19th ranked North Carolina in the second half of a 31-17 road triumph.

Notre Dame QB Ian Book was surgical with his precision, finishing with 279 yards passing and a touchdown. Kyren Williams contributed 124 yards rushing on 23 carries and two scores.

There are not many teams that have been hit as hard by COVID-19 as much as the Syracuse Orange. Head coach Dino Babers’ team has been depleted by opt outs and limps into this contest with a 1-9 record. On Saturday, Syracuse hit rock bottom by spiking the ball on fourth and goal to end the game during a 36-29 home loss versus NC State.

Taj Harris continued to be the lone bright spot for Syracuse with 13 catches for 146 yards and a touchdown. Rex Culpepper completed 23 of his 45 passes for 254 yards and two scores.