2021 schedule
Syracuse
Big East
Final rank
#20
Record
5-7
Points
11
Diff
-17
Scored
299
Allowed
316
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2021 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ohio(Tier 4) | Away | 29 – 9 | W | +2 |
| 3 | Rutgers(Tier 5) | Home | 7 – 17 | L | 0 |
| 4 | FCS opponent | Home | 62 – 24 | W | 0 |
| 5 | Liberty(Tier 4) | Home | 24 – 21 | W | +2 |
| 6 | Florida State(Tier 2) | Away | 30 – 33 | L | 0 |
| 7 | Wake Forest(Tier 4) | Home | 37 – 40 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Clemson(Premier) | Home | 14 – 17 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Virginia Tech(Tier 2) | Away | 41 – 36 | W | +4 |
| 10 | Boston College(Tier 3) | Home | 21 – 6 | W | +3 |
| 12 | Louisville(Tier 2) | Away | 3 – 41 | L | 0 |
| 13 | NC State(Tier 3) | Away | 17 – 41 | L | 0 |
| 14 | Pittsburgh(Tier 2) | Home | 14 – 31 | L | 0 |
