While most preseason previews focus on the offense and defense, we can’t forget about special teams. Given the team’s treacherous schedule, it’s a safe bet that Syracuse football will have to win a lot of close games. That means being sound in the kicking game and trying to gain an edge on special teams. Let’s take a look at some of the specialists who will be key for the Orange in 2025.
Place kicker
Three different kickers saw action last season, which is far from ideal. But with Brady Denaburg transferring to Minnesota and Jackson Kennedy being denied a waiver for an extra year of eligibility, Jadyn Oh will likely open the 2025 campaign as Syracuse’s place kicker.