Syracuse Soars After Dominant Season Opener | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

Syracuse Orange exploded onto the college football scene with a 66-3 demolition of New Hampshire, sending shockwaves through the rankings. After that dominant debut, they vaulted 16 spots to 54 in ESPN’s College Football Power Index and climbed to 60 in SP+, signaling a well-rounded surge across offense, defense, and special teams. With a projected .500 season and a strong shot at six wins, Syracuse gears up to host California — ranked below them — this Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome. Their ACC ranking also jumped from 17th to 6th, proving Week One wasn’t just a flash in the pan — it’s setting the tone for a breakout season. 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/47e4f847a66fb3de