The lineage of Syracuse football running backs is as long and distinguished as any program in college football history. In 2024, the Orange had another good one with LeQuint Allen, who had over 1,000 rushing yards, over 500 receiving yards, and 20 total touchdowns. Needless to say, that kind of production is going to be difficult to replace.
Yet, Syracuse will have to find a way if the Orange expect to take another step forward in head coach Fran Brown’s second season. Let’s examine what the running back position looks like without Allen in 2025.