Syracuse football preview outlines potential 3-9 season in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

As the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season approaches, a preview discusses the possibility of another challenging year. The Orange won their season opener against New Hampshire but experienced a series of disappointing losses thereafter, including close defeats to competitors like California and Pittsburgh. Despite a surprising win against Clemson, they could struggle to secure further victories, facing tough opponents such as NC State and Boston College in the latter part of the season. These factors contribute to a projected overall record of 3-9 based on past performance and team dynamics.
- •Syracuse wins season opener against New Hampshire, 23-10.
- •Team suffers close losses to California and Pittsburgh.
- •Orange achieve upset victory against #15 Clemson.
- •Further losses expected against NC State and Boston College.
- •Projected record for Syracuse stands at 3-9.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Syracuse football: why the Orange will go 3-9 in 2026
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