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Syracuse not satisfied with week one performance
- Syracuse's 66-3 opener against New Hampshire featured freshman Shavane Anderson Jr. rushing for 102 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries, plus Umari Hatcher's eight catches for 147 yards and two scores. Those were strong opening performances against an FCS opponent; the article identifies Cal as the next, conference-level test.
- Syracuse returner Demetres Samuel Jr. averaged more than 20 yards per punt return and added a 42-yard kickoff return in the opener. The story describes him as a two-way player but provides no new offensive/defensive snap allocation or injury update.
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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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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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