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Deep Syracuse secondary looks to build on 2021 season

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Dino Babers had the hardest time filling out the depth chart for the defense backfield. At his press conference prior to Syracuse’s season opener against Louisville, no question stumped him more than one about which position group gave him the most fits when deciding who to place where.

On Aug. 12, Babers watched a number of defensive backs continue to close gaps and overpower a relatively inexperienced receiver group. Barring injury, he knows Garrett Williams will be a starting cornerback throughout the season.