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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

Syracuse wide receiver Jamal Custis (17) tries to control a pass in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Jason Pinnock (15) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The pass was ruled complete. Pittsburgh won 44-37 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse hosts North Carolina looking to stop 2-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 19, 2018 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey (2) scrambles for a first down as Pittsburgh linebacker Cam Bright (38) pursues in the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Pittsburgh. What makes Syracuse a dangerous team is senior quarterback Eric Dungey. He’s responsible for 17 points per game (seven rushing TDs and 10 passing), which leads the ACC. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Midway through season Syracuse 2 wins from bowl-eligibility

By John Kekis Oct. 12, 2018 11:25 AM EDT