2021 Syracuse Football preview Archives - Page 2 of 3

Dowayne Davis played four years at Syracuse, and ranks 10th on SU’s career tackles by a defensive back record list (216).

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano had an unenviable task when he took over at the start of last season, but guided his team to three wins.

Ranked as the No. 4 punter in the 2020 class, Williams is the likely starter after Nolan Cooney decided to leave Syracuse football.

Mikel Jones emerged as a force as a full-time starter as a sophomore, finishing with Honorable Mention All-ACC Honors.

Pitt had six starters drafted to the NFL this past April, five of which were on the defensive side of the ball.

The defense will have to rise to match the offense’s ability, but in doing so their schedule points to another year of bowl game eligibility.

In an unusual move, Scott Satterfield said he will call the plays this season, something he did at Appalachian State.

Boston College’s 2021 schedule is decidedly less difficult, with tune-ups against Colgate and UMass, plus Temple, which went 1-6 in 2020.

Syracuse defensive back Garrett Williams was a playmaker last year with 12 passes defensed and a pick-six on Trevor Lawrence.

A chance for Syracuse’s offensive line to prepare as a unit may help them develop and help shake off the doldrums.