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The next day: Improved offensive line powers SU’s strong rushing game vs Ohio

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ATHENS, Ohio — The consensus about Syracuse’s offensive line was clear before Saturday’s season opener at Ohio: players and head coach Dino Babers said it was much improved.

On Tuesday, Babers said he was more comfortable with this year’s offensive line group. Offensive lineman Airon Servais said that that’s because they have more depth at the position. No one’s out for the year at this time, unlike in 2020. New offensive line coach Mike Schmidt brings a “certain swagger” to the room, Babers said, and has made the group tougher than it previously was.