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Syracuse took a severe step backwards in 2025. Following a riveting first season under head coach Fran Brown, the Orange catapulted to their first 10-win season since 2018. A Holiday Bowl victory over Washington State marked the end of an era, forcing Brown to reload in the offseason.
While Brown made marquee moves on the recruiting trail, his inability to capture much talent in the transfer portal hurt SU. And once Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli suffered an Achilles tear, the Orange spiraled to their worst season since 2020.