Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Vince Kehres across Football.
Coach Fran Brown discusses the team's preparation for the upcoming season, highlighting legal eligibility changes, cultural initiatives, and the influence of new coaches and the One Orange Alliance.
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.
Syracuse’s linebacker unit combines standout freshman Antoine Deslauriers, transfer Chris D’Appolonia, and seasoned contributors Gary Bryant III and David Omopariola, all under new coordinator Vince Kehres, to create one of the team’s strongest defensive groups.
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.
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown confronts doubters after a 3‑9 season, emphasizing health, new leadership and a drive to contend for a bowl berth and beyond.
Syracuse Orange football is charting a new course for the 2026 season, focusing on depth, resilience, and a philosophy that prioritizes daily progress over past setbacks.
At the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, the Orange outlined a plan to rebound from a disappointing 3‑9 record, emphasizing depth at quarterback, a flexible coaching approach, and a revamped defensive scheme.
After a 3‑9 season, Syracuse University is betting on a healthy quarterback Steve Angeli, new defensive coordinator Vince Kehres, and emerging talent like Malachi Nelson to reach bowl eligibility and possibly a winning record.
Syracuse’s rising star Samuel is preparing for the upcoming season with ambitions to influence both offense and defense. Drawing motivation from historic two‑way players, he embraces new coaching talent and aims to become a leader who can change games with a single play.
Syracuse Orange football is entering pre‑season camp with a revamped defensive scheme led by former Toledo coordinator Vince Kehres, aiming to improve tackling, effort and turnover creation as the team eyes a breakout performance in the 2026 bowl game.
Syracuse’s defense aims to overhaul its performance, targeting improved tackling and forced turnovers as the 2026 bowl game looms.
Syracuse University has released the start times for its first four games of the 2026 season, detailing dates, opponents and broadcast networks while noting that the rest of the schedule will be finalized later.
After an eight‑game slide in 2025, the Orange are betting on experienced backups, a fresh defensive coordinator and a challenging schedule to spark a turnaround
A look at five high‑profile defensive coordinators who have switched programs for the 2026 season and what their arrivals mean for their new teams.