Syracuse Orange football faces a pivotal offseason as defensive line concerns take center stage. Can new defensive coordinator Vince Kehres and a retooled transfer portal strategy finally shore up one of the ACC’s most porous run defenses? Jackson Holzer spotlights the urgent need for four new defensive line starters, breaking down last season’s struggles—allowing 5.3 yards per carry and lagging in sacks—and explores how high-upside recruits and portal additions might turn things around.

Key position battles simmer as the Orange aim to replace safety standouts Duce Chestnut and Devin Grant while weighing priorities at linebacker and cornerback. Should Syracuse spend big on premium positions or find high-value depth at safety and linebacker? With Antoine DesLauriers returning at linebacker and young corners Demetres Samuel and Chris Peal leading the secondary, the focus shifts to roster management and smart portal spending. Is this the formula for Syracuse’s defensive resurgence?

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