Syracuse football prepares for Virginia after narrow win over UConn

Syracuse faces Virginia in Charlottesville on October 7 after narrowly defeating UConn 42-41, nearly squandering a 20-point lead. In recent rankings, Syracuse moved up in ESPN's SP+ rankings but dropped in other assessments, now placed at No. 68 overall. Player accolades include Tylik Hill earning ACC Running Back of the Week and Umari Hatcher named ACC Wide Receiver of the Week. Virginia's struggles continue as they fall 27 spots in various rankings, setting the stage for a critical ACC matchup.

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