Syracuse Football: DeAndre Smith Says Freshman Running Backs Will Play

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY SportsWe're seeing a LOT of freshman on the field, FYI.

During our Syracuse Orange running backs preview a few weeks back, we'd mentioned that the Orange would likely be playing at least one freshman at this position this fall. Now, we hear it straight from the horse's mouth that several should see the field, even in minimal roles. That horse? SU Running Backs Coach DeAndre Smith.

"Baseline (expectations) would be they're going to help us, there's no question. It all depends how much they can retain. You don't want to give them too much. If they can handle a couple different roles, we'll let them do it... Bare minimum, they'll play. I just don't know how much."

And that…