Holy Cross at Syracuse Week 5 College Football Matchup Holy Cross at Syracuse Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Sep 28 2024 · Week 5 · 🏟 Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY · Turf · 49,250 cap
Holy Cross✈ 226 miSame TZ
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2024 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2023 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Holy Cross
25
Syracuse
35
P&R Line Syracuse -9.5
P&R Total O/U 59.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Syracuse -31.5 · O/U 59.5
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
76%
Syracuse wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Syracuse -31.5
O/U 59.5
ESPN Bet
🏠 Syracuse 4th straight Home Game
Holy Cross 2024 Schedule
Holy Cross's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/28Holy Cross at Syracuse+31.5L14–4259.5L14–42UY
Syracuse 2024 Schedule
Syracuse's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Syracuse vs Ohio-17.5W38–2247.5W38–22ON
Sat 9/7Syracuse vs Georgia Tech+2.5W31–2860.5W31–28UY
— Bye Week —
Fri 9/20Syracuse vs Stanford-9.5L24–2656.5L24–26UN
Sat 9/28Syracuse vs Holy Cross-31.5W42–1459.5W42–14UN
Fri 10/4Syracuse at UNLV+5.5W44–4155.5W44–41OY
Sat 10/12Syracuse at NC State-1.0W24–1751.5W24–17UY
— Bye Week —
Thu 10/24Syracuse at Pittsburgh+5.0L13–4162.5L13–41UN
Sat 11/2Syracuse vs Virginia Tech+3.5W38–3154.0W38–31OY
Sat 11/9Syracuse at Boston College+5.5L31–3751.5L31–37ON
Sat 11/16Syracuse at California+10.5W33–2558.0W33–25UY
Sat 11/23Syracuse vs UConn-10.0W31–2453.0W31–24ON
Sat 11/30Syracuse vs Miami+12.5W42–3865.5W42–38OY
Fri 12/27Syracuse vs Washington State-19.0W52–3558.5W52–35ON
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Holy Cross Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Holy Cross
0.00
Syracuse #97
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Holy Cross
0.00
Syracuse #100
1.25
Holy Cross +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Syracuse Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Holy Cross #136
10.7
Syracuse #105
36.1
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Holy Cross #139
74.8
Syracuse #101
49.6
Syracuse +25.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2023 full season · preseason estimate
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself