Freshmen Shine in NCAA Rule Change Era | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

Freshmen are rewriting the rules—and dominating the field. Shavane Anderson Jr. exploded for 102 yards and 3 TDs in just 11 snaps, earning an elite PFF grade of 85.1. On offense, Julian McFadden made his return with a 55.6 grade, while others like Carter Bashir (69.3) and BJ Garrett (55.7) flashed potential. Defense saw standout Gemaus Sackie with a 91.4 grade, plus hustle from Alex Haskell (48.5) and Chase Geter (63.2). Special teams? Jimmy Gregg nailed two punts inside the 20, scoring 61.6. With multiple freshmen splitting reps across units, this season’s freshman class is proving they’re not just here to sit—they’re here to shine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b3a92f0107697c3