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ACC Football: Power Rankings for the 2022 season

By Dante Pryor

Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 26, 2022; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) passes against the Boston College Eagles during the second quarter at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
November 26, 2022; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) passes against the Boston College Eagles during the second quarter at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Syracuse Orange

Record: 7-5. 4-4

Team Leaders:

Offense: Garrett Schrader (Passing) 2310  YDS, 17 TDS

Sean Tucker (Rushing) 1060 YDS, 11 TDS

Oronde Gadsen II 54 Rec, 891 YDS, 6 TDS

Defense: Marlowe Wax (Tackles) 89 Total Tackles

Ja’Had Carter (Interceptions) 3

Caleb Okechukwu (Sacks) 7.0

Key Wins: North Carolina State 24-9

Bad Losses: @ Clemson 27-21

Season Overview: Dino Babers and the Orange were 11-24 after their ten-win 2018 season. It was hard to quantify how much trouble Babers was in this season, but he and Syracuse rebounded nicely with a 7-5 record. The Orange did struggle after winning its first six games; much of those struggles can be attributed to a more difficult schedule on the back end and issues with injuries.

2023 Outlook:

What will the Orange look like without running back Sean Tucker and offensive coordinator Robert Anae? Tucker is off to the NFL, and Anae joins conference rival North Carolina State. Babers and his staff focused on the trenches in recruiting; they are high on freshman running back LeQuint Allen.

Promoting Jason Beck to offensive coordinator helps with continuity. Can Babers put two consecutive winning seasons together?

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