Early 2026 Syracuse Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott and Mike McAllister of CuseNation preview Syracuse's 2026 season. Can the Orange get back to the 10-win form they showed during Fran Brown's first season in 2024? Bud and Mike discuss expectations for quarterback Steve Angeli as he returns from a torn Achilles, whether he'll be ready for Week 1, and what Syracuse needs from its offense in 2026. Plus, a look at a defense that struggled last season but added key talent through the transfer portal in hopes of taking a significant step forward. (0:00) What Happened Last Year (2:15) Quarterbacks (4:10) Offensive Coaching (5:55) Running Backs (8:05) Wide Receivers (11:03) Offensive Line (13:25) Defensive Scheme (14:30) Defensive Line (15:35) Linebackers (17:14) Secondary (18:55) Defensive Bounce Back (19:55) Schedule Breakdown 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Syracuse Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/syracuse/ 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider ▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en