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Syracuse Orange football camp opens for the 2026 season as head coach Fran Brown stresses unity, leadership and a retooled staff ahead of a challenging schedule.
Jake Pope transferred from the Georgia Bulldogs to the UNLV Rebels, posted a career‑high 80 tackles, earned preseason all‑conference honors, and helped the Rebels fall just short of a College Football Playoff berth before a bowl loss.
Darian Mensah’s historic 2025 performance earns him the ACC’s top preseason honor, positioning Miami as the favorite to win the conference title and setting the stage for a competitive 2026 season.
The new season begins with a historic matchup between North Carolina and TCU in Ireland, setting the stage for a competitive ACC race and highlighting dozens of players to watch.
The 2026 college football season is set to begin in under two months, sparking excitement across both professional and college fantasy leagues. Yahoo Fantasy Sports will open its drafts on August 3, marking the start of a season that mirrors the regular college schedule and introduces unique categories such as Team Offense. Fans will have a choice of 68 Power Four rosters, each built from 53‑man squads, giving them a deep pool of talent to select from. Among the standout names on the early rankings are four Syracuse Orange athletes who cracked the top 300: wide receivers Cole Weaver and Umari Hatcher, and quarterback Steve Angeli. Weaver sits at No. 172, Hatcher at No. 185 and Angeli at No. 272, positioning them as potential sleepers for fantasy owners seeking value. Analysts repeatedly stress that securing a premium running back remains the cornerstone of a competitive roster, as the position continues to drive the highest point totals. Syracuse’s defense will face a gauntlet of strong opponents, including Notre Dame, Clemson, Louisville and SMU, while also battling Toledo in non‑conference play. The Orange have bolstered their front line with new transfers and appointed fresh leadership on the sidelines, adding layers of uncertainty and intrigue to their defensive outlook.
A look at the eight Syracuse Orange athletes selected for the 2027 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl watch list, the historic nature of the game, and what their inclusion means for the upcoming NFL draft.
Phil Steele’s preseason All‑American selections highlight a mix of returning stars and breakout talents, from Oregon’s Dante Moore to Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
A look at the standout players from across the Atlantic Coast Conference who have been named to the Walter Camp, Phil Steele and Lott IMPACT Trophy watch lists for the upcoming college football season.
The final episode of ‘Make Your Case’ wraps up a lively courtroom showdown between Syracuse football standouts, sparking calls for more debates on the gridiron.
The latest All-ACC selections reflect anticipated performance, with Miami topping the list and a diverse array of players recognized across offense, defense, and special teams.
EA Sports will open early access to College Football 27 on July 2 for MVP+ members, with the full release set for July 9. Syracuse University’s 66 rated players include a 90‑overall rating for cornerback Chris Peal, the highest on the roster.
The Orange reveal their first four contests, all slated for national linear television, and outline a season rich in home games and key returning talent.
The Orange open the year on September 5 at noon, hosting New Hampshire on the ACC Network, before a 3:30 p.m. showdown with California on September 12 that will also air on ACCN. A primetime clash with Pittsburgh follows on September 17 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, and the team travels to Connecticut for a noon start on October 3 on CBS Sports Network.