Syracuse defense purring; offense needs a jolt

Syracuse running back Moe Neal breaks free to score a touchdown during the second half against Liberty in an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)

Syracuse coach Dino Babers looks at the scoreboard after the team's win over Liberty during an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)

Liberty University safety Ceneca Espinoza, Jr. intercepts the ball that was intended for Syracuse wide receiver Nykeim Johnson during an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)

Syracuse running back Moe Neal breaks free to score a touchdown during the second half against Liberty in an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)/Danville Register & Bee via AP)

Syracuse wide receiver Sean Riley carries the ball before being tackled by Liberty cornerback Emanuel Dabney with Syracuse wide receiver Taj Harris and Liberty's Mikel Jones in tow during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)