Tulane vs. Syracuse: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

Syracuse will host Tulane on Saturday after exploding against Wagner in Week 3, 54-0. 

The Orange (1-2) were not to be denied against the Seahawks in Week 3. Sophomore Terrel Hunt went 15-of-18 for 265 yards and three touchdowns, while Syracuse racked up 236 yards and three scores on the ground. Wagner posted a grand total of 87 yards in the beatdown.

Tulane (2-1) is coming off a 24-15 victory over Louisiana Tech in Ruston. The Green Wave committed four turnovers in the win, but they held the Bulldogs to 165 passing yards on 3.8 yards per attempt. It allowed them to overcome an early 6-0 deficit.

Here's a look at the matchup on Saturday in New York. 

*All statistics courtesy of CFBStats.com.

When: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12:30 p.m. ET

Where: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y.

Watch: GamePlan

Live Stream: ESPN3

Betting Line (via Covers.com): Syracuse -17

Tulane Injuries (via USA Today)

Out: LB Kyle Davis (Disciplinary/Concussion), WR Devin Boutte (Quadriceps)

Questionable: OG Chris Taylor (Knee), K Cairo Santos (Personal)

Probable: RB Sherman Badie (Suspension), OG Preston Paine (Suspension)

Syracuse Injuries (via USA Today)

Out: WR Adrian Flemming (Lower Body), WR Macauley Hill (Lower Body)

Questionable: K Ross Krautman (Undisclosed)

Probable: N/A

Top Storyline: Will Terrel Hunt Continue to Soar?

After two lackluster performances from senior Drew Allen against Penn State and Northwestern to begin the season, Syracuse coach Scott Shafer announced that he would be opening up the quarterback competition.

Sophomore Terrel Hunt certainly showed he was a capable quarterback against Wagner. Then again, Wagner doesn't even show up in the FCS rankings. Hunt must prove that he is more than just a quarterback who took advantage of inferior competition last week. He must prove he can play against the big boys.

No. 3 Clemson would count as one of the big boys. The Orange host Clemson in Week 6 after a bye, but Hunt must take care of business against Tulane first.

Prediction: Syracuse 30, Tulane 17

Syracuse has more balance on offense, particularly with the boost Hunt has provided.

Tulane quarterback Nick Montana, Joe Montana's son, has played relatively well for Tulane, but the Green Wave generally struggle to push the ball on the ground, averaging 2.91 yards per carry (112th in the nation). That will be no different against a Syracuse unit that is allowing 2.8 yards per carry this year (15th in the country). 

The son of Joe Montana can only do so much. Syracuse will limit Tulane offensively while riding the momentum at home.