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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

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Redshirt sophomore Tommy DeVito is ready to step in. He's accumulated more experience than most backups. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons, File)
Focus for Syracuse's Dino Babers: prove last year no fluke

By John Kekis Aug. 13, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches his players warm up prior to an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse is coming off a breakthrough season that even surprised coach Dino Babers a little bit. Keeping the momentum going is of paramount importance. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Babers prepares for year 4 at Syracuse after 10-win season

By John Kekis Apr. 13, 2019 08:09 PM EDT

Syracuse running back Jarveon Howard (28) crosses the goal line for Syracuse touchdown against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
No. 13 Syracuse beats Louisville 54-23 _ perfect in dome

By Mark Frank Nov. 09, 2018 10:57 PM EST

Syracuse's Dontae Strickland dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. Syracuse won 30-7. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse on a roll in third season under coach Dino Babers

By John Kekis Sep. 18, 2018 08:49 PM EDT