Week 11 of the College Football season gets us closer to the precipice of championship weekend. The ACC has a great slate to end the season, including a loaded one this week. A matchup between Syracuse and N.C. State may not seem appealing, but it could be a battle for a bowl game.
Syracuse (4-5) came crashing down to earth last week. After gutsy late wins against UNC and SMU, where their offense clicked, they lost 18-13 to Clemson in a game where their offense didn't produce much. Clemson needed just field goals and a defensive touchdown to beat Syracuse, with Orange quarterback Steve Angeli turning the ball over twice. Fran Brown is more than likely on the hot seat again, but sending Syracuse to a bowl game will help him.
N.C. State (4-5) already
fired head coach Dave Doeren after its shocking loss to Stanford two weeks ago. Interim head coach Todd Goebbel led them to a dominant win over Cal, but the interim bump wore off quickly last week against Duke. The Wolfpack lost 41-3 and got beat in all three phases. Quarterback C.J. Bailey was benched, the run defense allowed 217 yards and three touchdowns from Nate Sheppard, and the special teams even allowed a kick six at the end of the half.
If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.
Syracuse vs. N.C. State game odds
All college football odds via BetMGM
- Money Line: Syracuse -145, N.C. State +125
- Over/Under: Over 53.5 (-110), Under 53.5 (-110)
- Spread: Syracuse -3.5 (-105), N.C. State +3.5 (-115)
Syracuse vs. N.C. State prediction, pick
There's a reason why Syracuse is favored despite being on the road: they have more to play for. The Orange need to win this game because they have to play Notre Dame to end the season, and it'll make the Boston College game a must-win if they don't win this game. N.C. State might get a bowl game, but with the organization already hiring a new head coach, this season doesn't matter as much.
The Orange pass rush has the advantage over the Wolfpack offensive line. N.C. State has one of the worst running games in the country (109.4 yards per game, No. 116), while Syracuse is a solid run defense (138.4 yards per game allowed, No. 55). N.C. State's defense hasn't been reliable, either. Outside of allowing just 10 points to Cal, the Demon Deacons have given up 35 points per game in ACC play.
The turnover battle could be a way for N.C. State to win this game. Syracuse averages 1.5 giveaways per game (No. 97), while N.C. State turns it over around once per game (No. 34). Angeli has seven turnovers in the three losses he's suffered in conference play, and he's spotted his opponents extra 12 points on turnover touchdowns.
However, I feel like it's more likely Syracuse's running game dominates the day, and the Orange get their offense back on track. Give me the Orange by double digits.
Score Prediction: Syracuse 31, N.C. State 21
Best Bet: Syracuse -3.5
Syracuse vs. N.C. State start time, streaming
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Time: Noon ET
TV: ACC Network
Stream: ESPN, FuboTV
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