Saturday, September 5, 2026. Kickoff noon ET on ACC Network.
Syracuse opens at home against an FCS opponent from the CAA before its ACC schedule begins. It is a tune up, but it is also the first look at the Orange in their fourth season under Fran Brown.
| Kickoff | Noon ET · 11 a.m. CT · 10 a.m. MT · 9 a.m. PT |
| TV | ACC Network |
| Streaming | ESPN app, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Orange, DirecTV Stream |
| Venue | JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, New York |
| Line | Syracuse heavily favored. ESPN’s pregame model gives the Orange a 98 percent win probability. Many books do not post FBS vs. FCS lines until game day. |
Prediction and Odds
This is a scheduled win, and Syracuse should treat it like one. New Hampshire is a middle of the pack CAA team playing indoors against a Power Four roster. The only question is how long the starters play and whether the Orange look sharp in the passing game ahead of ACC play.
Our pick: Syracuse 41, New Hampshire 10.
Why This One Matters
Syracuse has no margin for a sloppy start with a nine game ACC schedule ahead. Watch the quarterback and the offensive line; those are the units that decide whether the Orange are a bowl team.
How to Watch Without Cable
ACC Network is carried by the ESPN app full plan, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Orange and DirecTV Stream. Full details are in our streaming guide.
The Bottom Line
New Hampshire at Syracuse kicks off at noon ET Saturday, September 5 on ACC Network. Syracuse in a rout. Follow every result on our live scoreboard.