The Syracuse Orange are set to host the Boston College Eagles for a Friday night ACC showdown shortly and quarterback Garrett Shrader will not play in tonight’s game. The senior is dealing with an injury he suffered in last Thursday’s loss at Virginia Tech and is not dressed for tonight’s game. Sophomore backup Carlos Del Rio-Wilson will get the start in his place.
The loss of Schrader could be huge for Syracuse as it sits at 4-4 heading into the final month of the regular season and is pushing for bowl eligibility. Schrader has put up productive numbers both on the ground and through the air this season, throwing for 1,508 passing yards, running for 316 rushing yards, and accounting for 15 touchdowns. Meanwhile, Del Rio-Wilson will make his first start of the season tonight.
Syracuse is close to closing as a slight 1.5-point underdog at DraftKings Sportsbook. The total for this game sits at 47.5.