GameThread: Syracuse Orange (1-0, 0-0) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0, 0-0)

The Syracuse Orange (1-0, 0-0) football team’s home opener vs. the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0, 0-0) is a lot of things this weekend.

It’s the first home game of the season, obviously; a chance to double last season’s win total, too. It’s also the first time fans will be watching a football game at the Dome since November 2019. And of course, it’s the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks — an emotional day for many, and one that will no doubt be on everyone’s minds throughout the game, especially given both schools’ ties to (and large alumni bases in) the New York City area.

Before things kick off at 2 p.m. ET on ACC Network, some links to consult:

• Nate Mink had a great story on Syracuse’s AJ Calabro, who lost his father on 9/11
• Everything you need to know: TV/streaming, time, odds, history & more
• Whether we like it or not, what happens vs. Rutgers says a lot about the season
• Kevin talks renovated Dome experience (and what else he’d add)
• #FakeNunes: Syracuse vs. Rutgers
• On the Banks answered some questions about Rutgers before the game...
• And we returned the favor over there with responses on ‘Cuse
• Five things to watch when the Orange and Scarlet Knights face off
• What to drink today: Our local picks for Syracuse and Rutgers (and L.A.)
• ICYMI: This week’s podcast previewing the game
• SU’s wearing traditional orange/blue/orange uniforms at home
• Predictions: Who picked Syracuse and who’s a #disloyalidiot?

Leave your pre- and in-game comments below. We’ll have a quick recap up right after the final whistle. And G’ORANGE!