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Syracuse Football: Will Orange flip script, reach bowl game in 2021?

By Dante Pryor

Oct 31, 2020; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Dino Babers has a word with defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) in the third quarter game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Dino Babers has a word with defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) in the third quarter game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Orange’s 10-win season in 2018 seems like a lifetime ago. Since that season, Syracuse has posted 5-7 and 1-10 records, respectively. This year, head coach Dino Babers and the Orange look to rebound from what can only be considered a disastrous season in 2020.

Last season was a confluence of issues as COVID-19, a couple of opt-outs, and preseason injuries derailed Syracuse’s season before it got started. The pandemic limited both first-year coordinators’ ability to install their offense and defense.

This season both Sterlin Gilbert and Tony White have a full offseason to install their systems. So far, there aren’t any significant injuries this offseason, and the offensive line seems to be on track. In addition to the offensive line, coach Babers and the offensive staff have to figure out who will start at quarterback this fall.

There are some pieces in place both offensively and defensively. It is hard to imagine things getting any worse for the Orange after their first one-win season since 1948. Babers could be on the hot seat this season, but a large buyout could protect him for now.

Can the offensive line stay healthy? Will White’s 3-3-5 defense show improvement with a full offseason? Can Syracuse get to a bowl game?

Here is a look at the Orange coming into this season.

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