Notre Dame at Syracuse Week 13 College Football Matchup Notre Dame at Syracuse Matchup - Week 13
Sat, Nov 28 2026 · Week 13 · 🏟 Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY · Turf · 49,250 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Notre Dame
42
Syracuse
13
P&R Line Notre Dame -29.5
P&R Total O/U 55
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Notre Dame has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Notre Dame entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Notre Dame wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Notre Dame wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Notre Dame · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Notre Dame 2026 Schedule
Notre Dame's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/6Notre Dame vs Wisconsin-16.546.5
Sat 9/12Notre Dame vs Rice-35
Sat 9/19Notre Dame vs Michigan State-29.5
Sat 9/26Notre Dame at Purdue-28.5
Sat 10/3Notre Dame at North Carolina-27
Sat 10/10Notre Dame vs Stanford-31.5
Sat 10/17Notre Dame at BYU-10.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Notre Dame vs Navy-26.5
Sat 11/7Notre Dame vs Miami-6.5
Sat 11/14Notre Dame vs Boston College-31
Sat 11/21Notre Dame vs SMU-14
Sat 11/28Notre Dame at Syracuse-29.5
Syracuse 2026 Schedule
Syracuse's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Syracuse vs New Hampshire-16
Sat 9/12Syracuse vs California+9.5
Thu 9/17Syracuse at Pittsburgh+19
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3Syracuse at UConn+11.5
Sat 10/10Syracuse at Virginia+16.5
Sat 10/17Syracuse vs Louisville+16.5
Sat 10/24Syracuse at North Carolina+7
Fri 10/30Syracuse vs SMU+20
Fri 11/6Syracuse vs Clemson+14
Sat 11/14Syracuse at NC State+16
Sat 11/21Syracuse at Boston College+3
Sat 11/28Syracuse vs Notre Dame+29.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Notre Dame PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Notre Dame
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Notre Dame
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Notre Dame
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Notre Dame #4
+0.632
Syracuse #127
+0.077
Notre Dame Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Notre Dame #10
+0.891
Syracuse #124
+0.182
Notre Dame Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Notre Dame #19
0.184
Syracuse #114
0.134
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Notre Dame Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Notre Dame #6
+8.941
Syracuse #123
+5.561
Notre Dame Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Notre Dame #10
+0.944
Syracuse #117
+0.740
Notre Dame Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Notre Dame #9
67.5
Syracuse #109
72.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Notre Dame Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Notre Dame Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Notre Dame #2
28.3
Syracuse #84
-2.2
Offense Rating
Notre Dame #3
29.0
Syracuse #62
16.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Notre Dame #1
0.0
Syracuse #102
18.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Notre Dame Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Notre Dame #10
1.92
Syracuse #126
0.27
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Notre Dame #19
0.50
Syracuse #109
1.82
Notre Dame +1.64
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Notre Dame Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Notre Dame #9
73.3
Syracuse #110
24.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Notre Dame #2
13.9
Syracuse #130
63.9
Notre Dame +48.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Notre Dame
Marcus Freeman #3
43–12 (78%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Mike Denbrock Yr 3 #1
DC Chris Ash Yr 2 #42
Staff Rating
4.26 #2
Syracuse
Fran Brown #68
13–12 (52%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jeff Nixon Yr 2 #67
DC Vince Kehres Yr 1 #5
Staff Rating
3.10 #41
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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