College Football Week 4: Predictions, Picks & Odds for Stanford vs Syracuse

• Don’t miss Stanford vs Syracuse Week 4 CFB clash
• The Orange enter as 8.5-point home favorites
• Discover the Stanford vs Syracuse odds and our predictions below

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The Stanford Cardinal battle the Syracuse Orange in Week 4 of the college football season. Former Ohio State Buckeye Kyle McCord will aim to continue his hot start to the year as his Orange host the Cardinal at the JMA Dome in Syracuse, New York. All of the action gets underway on September 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Explore all the latest Stanford vs Syracuse odds and our predictions for Friday’s ACC showdown below.

Stanford vs Syracuse Odds

Stanford enter Week 4 as 8.5-point underdogs for their trip to Syracuse, New York. The total for Stanford vs Syracuse currently sits at 57.5.

Odds as of September 18th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Browse the available College Football Betting Apps for Stanford vs Syracuse. 

Can Kyle McCord Keep Up His Hot Start?

Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord has lit up college football in his first tw0 games as the quarterback of the Syracuse Orange. McCord has completed 59-of-passes (69.4%) for 735 yards with eight touchdowns and just one interception in his new home. He looked spectacular against #23 Georgia Tech last week, lighting up the Yellow Jackets for 381 yards and four scores.

He displayed the poise and accuracy of a future NFL quarterback while showing outstanding control of Syracuse’ offense. His impressive arm strength was also on full display and he effortlessly slung the football all over the field.

“Fran Brown has unlocked him.” –@CoachNeuheisel on former Buckeye + current Syracuse QB Kyle McCord

“He’s appreciated. And that wasn’t the case with that fanbase in Columbus that has super high expectations.” – @AaronTaylorCFB pic.twitter.com/4CRtN6SOSU

— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) September 14, 2024

He’s been helped by a defense that has allowed opponents to convert on just 36% of third downs this season.

It’s important to note the Orange are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games at home.

Stanford Aim To Build Momentum

The Cardinal sit near the bottom of the ACC conference title odds for good reason. Stanford gave up 457 total yards to TCU in Week 0. Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover diced up Troy Taylor’s defense to the tune of 353 yards and two touchdowns. The Cardinal surrendered a third-down conversion on 8-of-15 tries and gave up 14 points late in the fourth quarter to throw away the game.

A visit from Cal Poly in Week 2 has done little to buoy the Cardinal college football betting odds, as their 41-7 win over the FCS school feels like an empty victory. Quarterback Ashton Daniels has shown promise, and he will need to be at his very best to keep this Cardinal team in the game on Friday night. Daniels’ has attempted just 389 passes in his three years in Palo Alto, or about as many attempts as McCord had last year at Ohio State.

#TCU WR Jack Bech was targeted nine times vs. Stanford, hauling in six catches for 139 yards and a touchdown. Huge weapon for the Frogs.#GoFrogs | @TCUFootball pic.twitter.com/GzNfbdZgCY

— Jamie Plunkett (@FrogPreacher) August 31, 2024

Their PFF defensive coverage grade of 64.6 does little to instill hope in Stanford’s secondary’s ability to keep up with the highflying passing attack of Syracuse. Keep in mind, the Cardinal are just 1-4 ATS in their last five games. They’re also 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games on the road.

Stanford vs Syracuse Prediction

According to PFF, the Orange own an elite offensive passing grade of 86.8 so far this season. Look for their passing attack to dominate a Cardinal defense that has surrendered nearly 280 passing yards per game to begin their year.

Lay the points with Syracuse as 8.5-point favorites.

Stanford vs Syracuse Pick: Syracuse -8.5 (-110)

In Week 4 of college football, the Stanford Cardinal will face off against the Syracuse Orange in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. Both teams are coming off of wins in their previous games and will be looking to continue their success on the field.

Stanford, currently ranked 21st in the nation, is coming off of a dominant 42-28 victory over Vanderbilt. The Cardinal offense was firing on all cylinders, with quarterback Tanner McKee throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Austin Jones also had a standout performance, rushing for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Stanford’s defense was also impressive, holding Vanderbilt to just 14 points in the first half.

On the other side, Syracuse is coming off of a 62-24 blowout win over Albany. The Orange offense was explosive, with quarterback Tommy DeVito throwing for 304 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Sean Tucker also had a standout performance, rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Syracuse’s defense was also strong, holding Albany to just 10 points in the first half.

In terms of predictions and picks for this game, it looks like Stanford has the edge. The Cardinal offense has been clicking on all cylinders and their defense has been solid as well. Syracuse will need to step up their game if they want to compete with Stanford.

In terms of odds, Stanford is currently favored to win by 6.5 points. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 55.5. It will be interesting to see if either team can cover the spread or if the game will go over or under the total points.

Overall, this matchup between Stanford and Syracuse is sure to be a thrilling game for college football fans. Both teams have shown promise early in the season and will be looking to continue their success in Week 4. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an exciting showdown on the gridiron.