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Syracuse football is averaging just 145.5 yards through the air through two games, good for 114th in the NCAA.

Syracuse football head coach Dino Babers essentially gave up on the game by opting to punt with 7:16 to play.

Syracuse football suffered a deflating 17-7 loss to old Big East foe Rutgers in their home opener with fans in attendance.

While the Orange defense played a strong game, a lack of offense and special teams mistakes cost Syracuse in its home opener.

The last time these two teams met, they were members of the Big East Conference, and Rutgers defeated Syracuse, 23-15, on Oct. 13, 2012.

The former Big East members have not played since 2012, but geographic proximity makes this a series worth re-establishing.

The Orange do not have an abnormally tough schedule, save for the general low expectations around the team.

We’re less than two weeks away from the start of the Syracuse football season, and with it comes our annual comprehensive season preview.

With four non-conference games in September, three in the Dome, Syracuse football looks for a fast start to the season.

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano had an unenviable task when he took over at the start of last season, but guided his team to three wins.