Syracuse heads to South Bend looking to snap a six-game losing streak and salvage some momentum in the final stretch of the season. The Orange sit at 3-7 and continue to search for stability on offense after losing quarterback Steve Angeli for the year. Redshirt sophomore Rickie Collins Jr. now leads the unit, but he has struggled with accuracy and turnovers.

Syracuse’s defense has faced similar issues, ranking near the bottom nationally in yards and points allowed. A low third-down conversion rate and a negative turnover margin have made it difficult for the Orange to sustain drives or flip field position, putting extra pressure on a roster still developing its young core.

Notre Dame arrives with an 8-2 record, a balanced offense, and legitimate chances of staying in the College Footbal

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