Syracuse & College Football Calendar Shift | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

College football just got a major calendar overhaul — “Week Zero” is now “Week One,” kicking off the season a full week earlier to give every team two bye weeks. The move prioritizes player safety and recovery, especially as playoff games grow longer and more intense. It also shifts transfer portal timelines, helping coaches plan rosters sooner. For Syracuse, it’s a rebuilding year after a tough 2025, but new talent like Ahmad Miller, Chris A’ppolonia, and Cole Weaver could spark a turnaround under head coach Fran Brown, who already delivered 10 wins in his first season back. Their 2026 opener? September 5th against New Hampshire — and expectations are rising. 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/f8496d5ffcbd1f27