Syracuse Orange football will face Holy Cross Crusaders in the Dome for their fourth game, part of a series of early-season Dome matchups. Despite the advantage of a home game lineup, the Orange will soon hit the road for most of October, following their showdown with Stanford. Holy Cross, on the other hand, will visit with a new coach and a team that, while historically dominated by Syracuse, showcases notable players from the previous season.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse holds a 13-game winning streak against Holy Cross in football.
  • Holy Cross went 7-4 in the 2023 season, with impressive performances against FBS teams.
  • Matthew Sluka, the dynamic QB from Holy Cross, had remarkable rushing and passing stats in the previous season.
State of Play
  • The Syracuse Orange will have a full slate of home games to start the 2024 season.
  • Holy Cross, led by a new coach, is coming off a strong 2023 season with key player departures.
  • The Crusaders face a challenging schedule with notable non-conference matchups and returning talent.
What's Next

As Holy Cross prepares to face Syracuse, they aim to overcome the loss of key players and showcase their new talent under Coach Curran, while Syracuse looks to continue their dominance in the series and maintain their strong start to the season.

Bottom Line

Despite Holy Cross's previous successes, Syracuse remains the favorite in the upcoming matchup, poised to extend their winning streak and assert their early-season dominance at home.