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FILE - In this July 17, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. Babers begins his fourth season at Syracuse with one main goal _ to prove that last season was no fluke. Syracuse finished 10-3 in 2018, second to national champion Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference's tough Atlantic Division, and was No. 15 in the AP's final poll.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 22 Syracuse's defense ready to excel, returns 8 starters

By John Kekis Aug. 22, 2019 04:22 PM EDT

NC State defensive back Tanner Ingle, right, tackles Syracuse wide receiver Sean Riley on a kick return during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Syracuse beats No. 22 NC State 51-41

By John Kekis Oct. 27, 2018 11:09 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) jumps with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 2 Clemson hands Florida State worst home loss, 59-10

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2018 06:08 PM EDT