Syracuse Football Preview 2025: Orange Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players
Syracuse Orange Key to the Season
Keep on controlling the clock.It was one of the underappreciated parts of the high-powered Syracuse attack - it dominated the time of possession battle.It wasn't a methodical attack - there were plenty of downfield plays - but it was fantastic on third downs, and it helped the team keep the ball for over 33 minutes a game. The defense wasn't great on third downs, and it gave up yards in chunks. The less it's on the field, the better, so …
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Syracuse Orange Key Player
David Reese, DE Sr.He didn't play too much in his four years at Florida, but he took off after transferring to Cal, making 50 tackles with 11 sacks in his two seasons. With a slew of the top pass rushers gone, Reese has to bring the plays behind the line, along with his veteran presence.
Syracuse Orange Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss
Top Transfer In: Steve Angeli, QB Jr.Or Rickie Collins, who's the bigger shot-for-the-stars to become the program's main man for the next few years after coming in from LSU.Angeli stepped in and was solid in his two years as the Notre Dame backup - hitting 73% of his passes for 772 yards and ten scores with a pick - but he wasn't going to be the starter. The skills are there, and he'll get every shot at the gig in fall camp.Top Transfer Out: Maraad Watson, DT Soph.This stings. The Orange will be okay at tackle, but the 6-3, 313-pound Watson showed a world of upside as a freshman. But instead of being a pillar of the Orange defensive interior, he's off to Texas.
Syracuse Orange Key Game
Tennessee (in Atlanta), Aug. 30Just how real will the 2025 Syracuse team be? Absolutely no one will pick the Orange to win in Atlanta, but it would be a massive moment for head coach Fran Brown to pull off the upset. Lose, and this could be a rough first half of the season. More on that in a moment.- 2025 Syracuse Schedule Breakdown
Syracuse Orange Top 10 Players
1. Duce Chestnut, S Sr.2. David Reese, DE Sr.3. Derek McDonald, LB Sr.4. Darrell Gill Jr., WR Jr.5. Devin Grant, S SR.6. Steve Angeli, QB Jr.7. Rickie Collins, QB Soph.8. Mark Petry, OG/C Sr.9. Jack Stonehouse, P Sr.10. Yasin Willis, RB Soph.
Syracuse Orange 2024 Fun Stats
- Penalties: Syracuse 92 for 769 yards, Opponents. 66 for 606 yards- Fumbles: Opponents 13 (lost 5), Syracuse 12 (lost 3)- Passing Yards: Syracuse 4,810, Opponents 2,955
Syracuse Orange 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen
The team will be every bit as dangerous offensively, and the defense should quietly be a wee bit better, but compared to last year, the schedule is a problem.The 2024 team didn't have to face Clemson, SMU, or Notre Dame, and the toughest non-conference game was UNLV. This year, the toughest game out of the ACC is against Tennessee to open the season.Not only do the Orange get the Irish, but it's in South Bend. The Clemson game is on the road, and is the date with Miami, as well as a battle against SMU.
The Orange will beat Colgate, and despite the fight in last year's win, they'll get by UConn. After that, there can't be any home game 50/50 stumbles to get bowl eligible with ease. Don't be shocked if it comes down to the regular season finale against Boston College.Set The Syracuse Win Total At … 6.5Likely Wins: Colgate, UConn50/50 Games: Boston College, Duke, at Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Pitt, at SMULikely Losses: at Clemson, at Miami, at Notre Dame, Tennessee (in Atlanta) 2025 Syracuse PreviewSyracuse Offense BreakdownSyracuse Defense Breakdown
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