Syracuse football season predictions
- 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.
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Leading beyond the field
- 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.
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