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#FakeNunes previews the Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack

Can the Orange get their 2nd road win in the Triangle?

NCAA Basketball: North Carolina State at Syracuse Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

The Syracuse Orange head to Raleigh for a big road game and we’ve got your preview

Opponent: NC State Wolfpack

Location: Raleigh, NC

Students: 35,479

The 2019 Fake Nunes Equation of Tumult (#FNET)

You wanted something more ridiculous than RPI well the NCAA gave you NET and we give you the FNET

Head Coach Bench Attire:

All we’ve to do here is show you the shoes Kevin Keatts wore earlier this season

Advantage: NC State until Boeheim gets some Otto faced loafers

NBA 2K Playability:

NC State plays a pretty helter-skelter game and can use their guards to create havoc. You’ll enjoy the ratings boost Buddy Boeheim’s getting on his 3-pt ability in the latest 2K update as he makes teams pay for leaving him alone.

Advantage: Syracuse

Basketball Program Hashtag:

#CuseMode vs None

It’s weird because the ACC uses #WPN on any NC State highlights they send out but that doesn’t count since NC State won’t use it.

Advantage: Syracuse

ACC Social Media Favorites:

Four words: Wyatt Walker man bun.

NCAA Basketball: N.C. State at Louisville Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Advantage: NC State

Boeheim Jacket Toss Meter

NCAA Basketball: Georgia Tech at Syracuse Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

7/10 Stats don’t lie and with Syracuse holding a 5-2 record when Jim tosses the coat, he’s going to make sure to keep that option available if needed.

Prediction:

Some people are calling this a “must win” so you know what that probably means....NC State wins a close win and the week before the Louisville game is frought with angst