Can Fran Brown and Syracuse football close the gap with powerhouse programs through smarter transfer portal moves? The coaching staff faces major challenges—losing key players like Maraad Watson to NIL deals, coping with Steve Angelli’s injury at quarterback, and patching up thin offensive and defensive lines with limited resources. Will a strategic investment in one high-impact lineman pay off and finally solidify the trenches?

Brian Smith and Jackson Holzer debate Syracuse’s portal successes, pitfalls, and the future of Angelli under center. They spotlight new faces such as Johntay Cook and Chris Peal, plus breakout freshmen Byron Washington and Demetres Samuel. 

Finally, Smith and Holzer give the blunt takes on the Syracuse at Notre Dame game, which will not go well for the Quse.

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