Syracuse vs. West Virginia

CAMPING WORLD BOWL - West Virginia has gone OVER seven of its 11 games, including the last five topped off by a wild and crazy, 59-56, loss to Oklahoma that went OVER by 29 points. The Mountaineers are averaging 42.3 points per game compared to 40.8 for Syracuse, and West Virginia averaged a whopping 48.8 points its last five games. The posted total has gone down due to quarterback Will Grier's decision to sit out the game to prepare for the NFL draft.  Coach Dana Holgorsen will call the plays after offensive coordinator Jack Spavital left for Texas State, and Jack Allison is expected to start in Grier's place with freshman Trey Lowe the backup. Allison played in six games this season completing six of 10 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. Syracuse is led by QB Eric Dungey, who threw for 2,565 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while also rushing for 732 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Orange defense is #88 in the country in yards allowed (426.8 yards per game) and gave up an average of 32.3 points its last seven games. Also, Syracuse has soared OVER five of its last seven games. West Virginia has gone OVER eight of its last 10 after a loss dating to last season. Syracuse defensive end Alton Robinson and defensive tackle McKinley Williams won't play due to personal reasons. Even without Grier, the Mountaineers offense still has plenty of firepower against a weak Syracuse defense, and Dungey will have a field day with his dual-threat abilities. Play the OVER.