Louisville vs Syracuse: What to Know, How to Watch, and More
This week the Louisville Cardinals (2-6) will face the Syracuse Orange (1-7) Friday at 7:00 PM ET.
Coming off two back-to-back disappointing loses (first Virginia Tech then Virginia), the Cardinals are facing down their best shot at a win in weeks. Syracuse has lost by more than 2 scores in 5 of it's 7 loses.
I'm not sure if this is a must-win for Louisville so much as it is a can't-lose.
Here's all you need to know before the game.
University of Louisville vs Syracuse
When: Friday, November 20th, 2020
Time: 7:00pm, EST
Where: Cardinal Stadium - Louisville, Ky
TV: ESPN
Stream: WatchESPN (eligible TV provider required)
Radio: 840 AM
Other Knowables
Uniforms for Louisville: Louisville will be rocking an exclusive retro uniform this week. Including — White helmet, Red jersey, Off-white pants, black cleats. To view, click here. (courtesy, @UofLFootball instagram)
Predicted Weather: 59 degrees, 0% chance of rain.
Will there be fans? Yes. As has been the case all season, Louisville will be allowing a limited number of fans to attend.
Are there any tickets available? Yes, click here to grab yours.
Any players missing due to COVID? As of this posting, nothing has been released — although it appears as if Louisville should return the players who had been quarantined until now.
Players expected to miss — Javian Hawkins (opt out), Tutu Atwell (game time decision).
Series History
Louisville currently leads the series over the Syracuse 11-7, including 4 of 5 over the previous 5 games.
Results of Last 5 Matchups:
2019 - Louisville 56 vs. Syracuse 34
2018 - Syracuse 54 vs. Louisville 23
2017 - Louisville 56 vs. Syracuse 10
2016 - Louisville 62 vs. Syracuse 28
2015 - Louisville 41 vs. Syracuse 17
Betting Odds and Predictions
Spread: Louisville (-18.5)
Over/Under: 55.5 points
Money Line: Syracuse +650, Louisville -1000
Prediction: Louisville has been tough to predict this season, with it's fair share of highs and lows (but, probably, mostly lows). Syracuse has been far easier to predict though, having been outright bad for most of the season.
Javian Hawkins will be missing due to the opt out, and Tutu remains a game-time decision (although unlikely to play). So the Cardinals are missing their two most explosive playmakers. Even still, I'd expect to pull out this win.
Louisville, 45 - Syracuse, 28.
Want more? Cool, we've got you covered.
Click to read our recent Cardinal news:
- Javian Hawkins has opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season
- Louisville Basketball: Four Burning Questions
- Draft Analysis: How does Jordan Nwora fit in with the Bucks?
Pre-Syracuse Pressers (and takeaways)
- Head Coach Scott Satterfield
- Offensive Coordinator Dwayne Ledford
- Defensive Coordinator Bryan Brown
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