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- [twitter] Pick/market: Really interesting to see Vince Kehres' defense for Syracuse first time out.
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- [twitter] Defense: Defensive MVP for Syracuse today has been Keyshawn Johnson.
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Three keys for Syracuse vs Cal
- Game breakdown: Syracuse football takes on California on Saturday in the ACC opener for both teams.
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Fran Brown updates injury/availability of key players
- Injury: Syracuse head coach Fran Brown met with the media on Monday to discuss the Orange's season opening win against New Hampshire, preview the upcoming matchup with California and update the status of his team.
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Syracuse blows out New Hampshire in season opener
- Syracuse opened 2026 with a 66-3 win over New Hampshire and next faces California at home in Week 2.
- Steve Angeli returned from the injury that ended his 2025 season and completed 20 of 29 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns in the opener.
- Vince Kehres' Syracuse defense debuted by allowing fewer than 200 total yards and three points while producing five sacks, one interception, and two fumble recoveries.
- Freshman running back Shavane Anderson scored three first-half touchdowns in his college debut, while starter Tylik Hill added 68 rushing yards and a score before halftime.
- Umari Hatcher finished with eight catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns, helping Syracuse clear 450 total yards with more than 200 yards both rushing and passing.
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- Defense: Defensive MVP for Syracuse today has been Keyshawn Johnson.
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- Pick/market: Really interesting to see Vince Kehres' defense for Syracuse first time out.
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