Coming off its first single-digit conference game, Syracuse (12-9, 4-4 Atlantic Coast) looks to win its second straight game Saturday at noon in the Carrier Dome against No. 6 Florida State (18-3, 6-2). The Orange has yet to beat a ranked opponent this season.

Here’s what you need to know before SU takes on the Seminoles.

How can you watch the game? The game will be air on ESPN2. Syracuse alumnus Dave O’Brien will handle the play-by-play duties and Doris Burke will be the color commentator. Here are channel listings based on provider.

• Time Warner: 301 and 25 for non-digital subscribers
• Verizon Fios: 574 (high-definition) and 74 (standard-definition)
• DirecTV: 209
• Dish Network: 144
• New Visions: 760 (high-definition) and 74 (standard-definition)

Can John Gillon end Syracuse’s point guard discussion? Gillon finished strong in Tuesday night’s win against Wake Forest. Finding consistency is the next step for the grad transfer.

How has Taurean Thompson progressed? Throughout his freshman season, Thompson has helped SU’s offense. Recently, he’s settling less for mid-range jumpers.

Where does Syracuse stand nearly halfway through ACC play? Our beat writers discussed, here.

What else is going on around the ACC this weekend? Find out, here.

What do our beat writers expect to happen on Saturday? Find out if any were bold enough to pick SU in a massive upset.

Anything else to know about the Seminoles? Check out a preview of FSU.

Published on January 28, 2017 at 9:32 am

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