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Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) scrambles to avoid North Carolina defender Jahlil Taylor (52) in first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.(Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Syracuse coach Dino Babers hoping to see improvement

By John Kekis Sep. 15, 2020 06:27 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Dyami Brown during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. No. 18 North Carolina has plenty of hype with quarterback Sam Howell leading an offense full of returning playmakers for Mack Brown's second season. The Tar Heels open Saturday against Syracuse with a chance to prove the hype is deserved. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
No. 18 Tar Heels open season against Orange in ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Sep. 10, 2020 02:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers heads to the locker room at halftime of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Syracuse, N.Y. Babers has had to cope with three missed practices as he tries to get the Orange ready for a football season during a pandemic. So far, so good. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Syracuse coach Dino Babers likes his Orange's leadership

By John Kekis Sep. 08, 2020 02:21 AM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman looks to pass against Duke in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. Wake Forest won 39-27. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Syracuse seniors play last college game; foe is Wake Forest

By John Kekis Nov. 29, 2019 02:16 AM EST

Syracuse's Chris Elmore celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Pitt beats Syracuse 27-20; defense racks up 9 sacks

By John Kekis Oct. 18, 2019 10:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers speaks with quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, in College Park, Md. After a bye week, Syracuse coach Dino Babers gets back to work with a Thursday night game on the immediate horizon. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Syracuse has lingering injuries as it prepares for NC State

By John Kekis Oct. 07, 2019 05:27 PM EDT