What’s college football saying about Syracuse after Week 7?

Each week, we’ll take a look at what other college football media sites are saying about the Syracuse Orange. The Orange dropped their third straight game in the final minute, so let’s see what the rankings have to say this week...

ESPN

In this week’s SP+ rankings Syracuse drops six places to the 58th spot with the offense 69th while the defense ranks 40th. The Orange are ranked between Marshall and Boise State this week. This week’s opponent the Virginia Tech Hokies are 52nd this week with their offense 68th and defense sitting 33rd. This one could be set up for another close defensive struggle.

The Football Power Index has Syracuse up four spots to a nice 69th between UCF and Western Michigan. Virginia Tech is 45th in this week’s FPI.

Syracuse.com

Syracuse stays at 12th in the local paper’s weekly ACC Power Rankings. The Orange are still in between UNC and Miami. Virginia Tech is ranked 9th this week.

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CBS Sports

In the CBS Sports power rankings Syracuse drops 11 to 88th between Central Michigan and Florida Atlantic. CBS has Virginia Tech ranked 62nd this week.

The Athletic

The Orange drop five spots to 78th in The Athletic’s Top 130 Power Rankings placing them in between Wyoming and East Carolina this week. Virginia Tech is 46th in this power ranking.

AP and Coaches Poll

No votes this week.

ACC Week Seven Scores

Clemson 17 Syracuse 14

Duke 0 Virginia 48

Pitt 28 Virginia Tech 7

Miami 42 UNC 45

NC State 33 Boston College 7

ACC Week Eight Schedule

UMass vs Florida State

Wake Forest vs Army

Syracuse vs Virginia Tech

Clemson vs Pitt

Boston College vs Louisville

Georgia Tech vs Virginia

NC State vs Miami