PLAYERS TO WATCH
–RB Dexter Williams has been on a wild pace since returning to the team six games ago. Williams has rushed for 100-plus yards four times this season and cracked the 200-yard milestone last week against Florida State.
–WR Miles Boykin has caught a touchdown pass in six straight games and will try to increase the streak to a lucky seven against Syracuse. Boykin has eight touchdowns overall on the season.
–LB Te’von Coney leads the Fighting Irish with 87 tackles, including 8 1/2 for loss, and his production earned him a designation as team captain last week. Coney will need to be good again to slow down Syracuse’s potent offense.
SERIES HISTORY: Ninth all-time matchup. Notre Dame leads the series 5-3.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “I feel good about where we are physically and mentally. We can handle a road trip to New York. I don’t think that’s going to be much of an issue.” — Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly
