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Syracuse fans gather for football season opener at Lally Athletics Complex

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Syracuse fans gather for football season opener at Lally Athletics Complex

Summary

Syracuse fans arrived at the John A. Lally Athletics Complex as early as 9 a.m. on Saturday for the team's season opener. The noon kickoff against New Hampshire drew supporters who have followed the program for decades. Longtime attendees participated in traditional tailgating activities in the parking lots surrounding the venue. Fans including Len Senecal, Charlene Breh, and D.J. Moore maintained personal traditions established over years of supporting the team. The event precedes the team's home game schedule at the JMA Wireless Dome for the 2026 season.

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Key Details

•Syracuse fans began gathering at 9 a.m. for a noon kickoff against New Hampshire.
•The tailgate occurred at the parking lot outside the John A. Lally Athletics Complex.
•Supporters have maintained attendance streaks for the team spanning over three decades.
•The football home schedule takes place at the JMA Wireless Dome.

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What they're saying

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — No time is too early for SU fans. Many of them filled the parking lot outside of the John A. Lally Athletics Complex as early as 9 a.m. for Saturday’s noon kickoff. For most of the people in the lot, this was far from their first rodeo. We asked, “How long […]
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