In its last three games, Syracuse has averaged 38 points a game, while West Virginia finished 7th in the nation with 41.6 points per game, and was 6th overall in its passing attack at 340.9 yards a game.
Syracuse will have to adjust to the traveling conditions as they enter a new conference in the 2013-14 season, West Virginia football players said during the Pinstripe Bowl media day earlier this week.
Syracuse has some distractions it has to deal with in this one because of player suspensions/discipline, but its key players are available and will keep this team rolling.
West Virginia still has last year’s lopsided loss to Syracuse on its mind as they make their final preparations for the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday.
Syracuse will face a challenge against West Virginia’s high-powered offense, the SU football captains said Saturday night during Syracuse basketball’s win over Monmouth.
Syracuse announced at around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday evening that they accepted a bid to play in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday, December 29 in Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY at 3:15 pm.