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- Syracuse staff predictions ranged from 7-5 to 10-2, with multiple writers projecting the Orange above preseason expectations. - Steve Angeli's health is framed as central to Syracuse's offensive ceiling after the offense looked effective and efficient with him before last year's season-ending injury. - The predictions expect offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon to benefit from Angeli and added weapons in both the passing game and run game. - Multiple writers expect Vince Kehres' new defensive system and front-seven reinforcements to drive a major defensive step forward. - Syracuse's schedule is described as tougher than the broader ACC slate, but the article still argues the roster is better than market perception.

- Pick/market: I love the confidence, but I think the best possible outcome this year is 7-5.

- Injury: Syracuse football has started the 2026 season in the win column.

- Steve Angeli completed his rehabilitation from the non-contact injury suffered against Clemson, regained Syracuse's starting quarterback job and was named the team's leader by Fran Brown. - Angeli has made a deliberate effort to build chemistry with new teammates, including contacting transfer receiver Cole Weaver before Weaver arrived on campus. - Syracuse is emphasizing roster-wide depth and consistency, with the offensive line expecting to use a rotation as deep as 12 players.

- Syracuse has started the Fran Brown era with a 10-3 year one and 3-9 in year two. - Now, the Orange is looking for a bounce back in 2026, year three under Fran Brown's leadership. - With new defensive coaches and a new defensive system, Syracuse is hoping it can get back to its winning ways from two seasons ago.

- Syracuse wide receiver Cole Weaver is a redshirt junior transfer from Miami Ohio who led the RedHawks with 45 catches and 642 receiving yards last season. - Steve Angeli praised Weaver as a premier one-on-one receiver and also highlighted his value as a run-game blocker. - Weaver's energy and time spent with Angeli outside practice were credited with helping him build quarterback-receiver chemistry quickly. - The New Hampshire opener was framed as an early chance for Syracuse to feature Weaver's contested-catch profile and red-zone playmaking.

- DL/LB: Steve Sarkisian said that Colton Vasek is playing a hybrid linebacker in some packages in addition to edge in preparation for opponents that use 13 personnel (one back, three tight ends).

- Intel: Guess everyone is a little excited for gameday… @SeanDorcellus breaks down all you need to know less than 24 hours before kickoff 🍊🎯 Stream The Fall Up in 4K: https:// youtu.be/dMO4JX9uw6M

- Intel: @DominicChiappo2 with a deep dive into football attendance

- Practice: Amarri Monroe has been granted a TRO and can practice with the Orange via @MCohenSports07

- Intel: Lane vs the Calgorithm is the football rivalry the ACC needs

- KICKER: Steve Sarkisian said that transfers Gio Spetic (kicker) Mac Chiumento (punter), and Trey Dubuc (deep snapper) have won the competitions for the specialist roles.

- KICKER: We finish our position previews with a look at the special teams

- Intel: We found a special guest who thinks the Orange are CFP bound