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Syracuse failed its biggest early season challenge, which in retrospect shouldnt have been a big surprise. Louisville apparently is that good.Now the Orange (2-2) have a chance to make some amends for that 62-28 home loss to the rising Cardinals in early September when they meet Notre Dame (1-3) on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The game gives Syracuse an opportunity on a national stage in an NFL stadium to show that first-year coach Dino Babers has the Orange pointed in the right direction. Theyre coming off a 31-24 road win over UConn that snapped a two-game skid.It felt good, said Orange wideout Amba Etta-Tawo, who had 12 catches for a school-record 270 yards and two touchdowns against the Huskies and leads the nation in receiving with 40 catches for 706 yards. A lot of people can breathe now. We just have to keep building upon that.Playing at this particular neutral site might not be the place. Since former athletic director Daryl Gross decided to schedule a series of games against top-flight teams at MetLife Stadium instead of the Carrier Dome in an effort to spread the Syracuse brand in metropolitan New York City, the Orange have lost the first three games at the home of the Giants and Jets -- to Southern Cal (42-29 in 2012), Penn State (23-17 in 2013), and Notre Dame (31-15 two years ago).This Notre Dame team was ranked 10th in the preseason and quickly fell flat. The Irish have allowed more points through four games (134) than any other team in program history. The defensive slide prompted Irish coach Brian Kelly to fire defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder after last weeks 38-35 home loss to Duke.I always like to play teams when theyre at their best because I dont want to win on Saturday and have people say, `Oh, you guys beat Notre Dame, but thats when they were going through X, Y, and Z, Syracuse linebacker Zaire Franklin said. I would like to play the Notre Dame thats fifth in the nation and headed for a playoff.The Syracuse offense has leaned hard on Etta-Tawo, a graduate transfer from Maryland in his last season of eligibility, and he has responded in a remarkable way. After a summer of working closely together, its no surprise hes become the favorite of quarterback Eric Dungey.Seemingly lost in the dizzying array of balls thrown by Dungey -- hes 117 for 179 for 1,367 yards -- is last seasons go-to guy. Steve Ishmael, who started all 12 games and led the Orange with 39 receptions for 570 yards and seven touchdowns, is fourth on the team this season with 17 catches for 171 yards and zero TDs in the Oranges new up-tempo offense.So far, Ishmael is taking it all in stride.He (Babers) has told me my time is going to come, Ishmael said. Im really going with the flow of things. Im so glad Ambas been making a lot of plays. When other teams see that, when they do double him, its going to open up everything for everybody.The offense should be a lot more exciting when that happens because its going to leave a lot of vulnerable spots.---Freelance writer Mark Frank in Syracuse contributed.---AP College Football Website: www.collegefootball.ap.org---Follow Kekis on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Greek1947Authentic Jerseys Cheap . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Cheap Jerseys Paypal . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. http://www.wholesalejerseyscheapauthentic.com/ . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. 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Were trying to win right now.The Lobos, Davie said, are realizing a sweeping change in all aspects of the game, both athletically and mentally.Its an overall thing in the evolution of this program, he said. Weve gotten better in all phases. Just the numbers of players we have, the way the players look. The way the players act. The culture that is good enough for us to win here.It really comes down to the mindset, Davie said.Its even more `out work, out hit, out discipline, he said of the Lobos mantra. Its even more, the (grade-point average), going to class, doing the right things. Getting every ounce out of every kid we can get in this program. Its more of that. Its not like, `OK, maybe theres a little more ability. Maybe theres a little bit more talent. Lets deviate and do a little more. Its just back to even more of just relentlessness on doing the things that can separate us from the teams we play.RUNNING GAME REDUX: Since Davie took over the program the running game has been a staple of the offense. But top back Jhurell Pressley has graduated, leaving Teryion Gipson (848 yards, six touchdowns) as the top back. Davie said he sees plenty of depth at the position, with Richard McQuarley and Daryl Chestnut both expected to see increased playing time and production.dddddddddddd.WHOS UNDER CENTER: Another of the constants under Davie has been a revolving door at quarterback, sparked by inconsistency and injury. Concussions drove Cole Gautsche from the position and he will now play as a tight end, while Lamar Jordan and Austin Apodaca will continue to see regular snaps. Jordan accounted for 807 rushing yards and nine TDs and is the presumptive starter, although both players will be utilized frequently.KEY GAMES: At Rutgers, Sept. 17; vs. Boise State, Oct. 7; at Colorado State, Nov. 19. Against Rutgers, New Mexico will get a chance to see how it stacks up against a team from a power conference. The Lobos defeated Boise State a year ago on the famed blue turf to spark a bowl run, so the Broncos will be looking for some revenge. With a win over Colorado State last season, New Mexico would have been one home win away from an appearance in the Mountain West championship game. This time around, the Rams just may stand in the way of a bowl appearance.PREDICTION: 6-6 to earn a second consecutive berth at home in the New Mexico Bowl.SEASON OPENER: South Dakota, Sept. 1. Coming off a bowl game, New Mexico looks to start the season strong by making a loud statement versus the Coyotes and their first-year coach Bob Nielson that Davies rebuilding program is ready to put away lesser teams. ' ' '