Early 2026 Syracuse Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott and Mike McAllister of CuseNation preview Syracuse's 2026 season.

Can the Orange get back to the 10-win form they showed during Fran Brown's first season in 2024? Bud and Mike discuss expectations for quarterback Steve Angeli as he returns from a torn Achilles, whether he'll be ready for Week 1, and what Syracuse needs from its offense in 2026.

Plus, a look at a defense that struggled last season but added key talent through the transfer portal in hopes of taking a significant step forward.

(0:00) What Happened Last Year
(2:15) Quarterbacks
(4:10) Offensive Coaching
(5:55) Running Backs
(8:05) Wide Receivers
(11:03) Offensive Line
(13:25) Defensive Scheme
(14:30) Defensive Line
(15:35) Linebackers
(17:14) Secondary
(18:55) Defensive Bounce Back
(19:55) Schedule Breakdown

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