The Syracuse Orange (4-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) has no real reason for pessimism. Even after blowing a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter in Death Valley, the fact that SU led No. 2 Clemson for practically the entirety of the game on the road is a sign of encouragement and growth. Head coach Dino Babers sounds someone who has put what could have been to rest and is moving on to this weekend’s road trip to Pittsburgh.
Without further ado, let’s break down what he said.
This is not the defense you’re used to seeing under Dino
Since Babers made the trek from northwestern Ohio to central New York, he has never coached a defense inside of the top 90 of Footballoutsiders.