Syracuse put up 29 points last week behind an efficient run-based offense and it could have been more if not for two drives ending in short field goals. Five forced turnovers contributed heavily to Rutgers running up 61 points on hapless Temple, but the Knights also showed a balanced offense and racked up 200 rushing yards. The Orange tend to play with more energy in the Carrier Dome and this rates to be an up-tempo game that goes Over the posted total.

Syracuse was actually a short dog at MAC school Ohio in Week 1 and the Orange won 29-9 thanks to 283 yards rushing. That's not happening against a Rutgers defense that allowed 3.1 yards per carry in a 61-14 blowout of Temple and which also forced five turnovers. Also, top SU fullback/tight end Chris Elmore, who is a stellar blocker to open up those running holes and a senior leader, is expected to miss another game. Dating to his first run at Rutgers, the Knights have won 18 of their past 21 non-conference games under Greg Schiano. They also are 5-0 ATS in their past five on the road overall.