The Syracuse Orange's season took another downturn as they suffered a narrow 17-10 defeat to the Boston College Eagles on Friday night. With this loss, the Orange's winless streak in the ACC extended to five games, leaving their fans disheartened.

Despite a valiant defensive effort, Syracuse failed to capitalize on their opportunities on the offensive end. Starting quarterback Garrett Shrader's absence due to injury proved to be a significant blow, and backup Carlos Del-Rio Wilson struggled to find a rhythm. Wilson threw four interceptions and completed only 7 out of 17 passes for a mere 37 yards.

The Orange's offense had several chances to make a difference, especially with favorable field position. Syracuse began four drives inside Boston College's 45-yard line, but managed only two punts, two turnovers, and zero points from those opportunities. The lack of productivity on offense ultimately cost them the game.

Syracuse's defense, however, deserves credit for holding Boston College's high-scoring offense to only two touchdowns. The likes of Stefon Thompson, Anwar Sparrow, and Justin Barron made crucial plays and caused momentum-shifting turnovers. However, the defense also missed five potential interceptions, indicating missed opportunities that could have altered the outcome.

The devastating news of Shrader's unavailability just before kickoff added another layer of difficulty for the Orange. Wilson was thrust into the starting role but struggled to establish a passing game. LeQuint Allen, on the other hand, provided a glimmer of hope with his standout performance, rushing for 142 yards on 18 carries, including two explosive runs that led to Syracuse's lone scoring drives.

In the receiving department, Dan Villari and Umari Hatcher were the only players with multiple receptions, but overall, the passing game was lackluster. The offensive struggles were evident, as Syracuse managed just 10 first downs compared to Boston College's 26.

With this loss, head coach Dino Babers faces mounting pressure. The Orange's season that began with promise has spiraled into desperation. Sitting at 4-5 overall, Syracuse now needs to win at least two of their remaining three games to achieve a .500 record and secure bowl eligibility.

The defeat against Boston College only worsened Babers' situation. Already under scrutiny before the game, the downward trend of the Orange's performance has increased the speculation surrounding his future as head coach.

Syracuse's remaining schedule presents a challenging road ahead, and the loss against Boston College only amplifies the urgency for improvement. The Orange must regroup and address their offensive woes if they have any hopes of salvaging their season.

As the Syracuse faithful anxiously await what lies ahead, the question remains: what will happen next for the Orange, and when?