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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

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Etienne was picked as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference team. released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 2 Clemson dominates AP All-ACC team again with 11 Tigers

Dec. 04, 2018 12:11 PM EST

NC State head coach Dave Doeren, left, shakes hands with Syracuse head coach Dino Babers after an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Syracuse defeated NC State 51-41. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Perfect at home, No. 13 Syracuse hosts Louisville

By John Kekis Nov. 08, 2018 12:53 PM EST