Syracuse Football: Can Orange take that next step in 2019?

SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Dontae Strickland #4 and Moe Neal #21 of the Syracuse Orange celebrate a touchdown run by Neal during the second quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at the Carrier Dome on November 9, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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Syracuse football was one of the biggest surprises last season. Can Dino Babers and the Orange take the next step in 2019 and contend?

The 2018 season was an awesome year to be a fan of the Syracuse Orange.

The Orange shocked many people going 10-3 and winning the 2018 Camping World Bowl over West Virginia. The Orange finished ranked No. 15 in the AP and Coaches Polls.

Despite losing by four on the road, Syracuse proved to be the one of the few teams that could compete with the future 15-0 national champion Clemson.

Dino Babers has appeared to have turned Syracuse around after two consecutive 4-8 seasons to start his tenure.

Can Babers propel Syracuse to the next level or will the Orange fall back to earth in 2019?

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