There is a lot that Syracuse football fans can say about the early part of the Fran Brown era. But one trend that’s been easy to overlook amidst Brown’s 10-4 record is Syracuse’s propensity to get off to slow starts. Granted, this led to some amazing comebacks and entertaining games in 2024. But given the brutal schedule the Orange faces in 2025, this is a trend that has to stop.
A Little History
Even with a 10-3 record in 2024, Syracuse was frequently falling behind early in games and getting off to sluggish starts last season.