<p>Bud Elliott and Mike McAllister of CuseNation preview Syracuse's 2026 season.</p><p>Can the Orange get back to the 10-win form they showed during Fran Brown's first season in 2024? Bud and Mike discuss expectations for quarterback Steve Angeli as he returns from a torn Achilles, whether he'll be ready for Week 1, and what Syracuse needs from its offense in 2026.</p><p>Plus, a look at a defense that struggled last season but added key talent through the transfer portal in hopes of taking a significant step forward.</p><p>(0:00) What Happened Last Year<br>(2:15) Quarterbacks<br>(4:10) Offensive Coaching<br>(5:55) Running Backs<br>(8:05) Wide Receivers<br>(11:03) Offensive Line<br>(13:25) Defensive Scheme<br>(14:30) Defensive Line<br>(15:35) Linebackers<br>(17:14) Secondary<br>(18:55) Defensive Bounce Back<br>(19:55) Schedule Breakdown</p><p>🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26</p><p>Syracuse Team Site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://247sports.com/college/syracuse/">https://247sports.com/college/syracuse/</a></p><p>🎥 WATCH</p><p>• Subscribe to this channel: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/cover3">https://www.youtube.com/cover3</a></p><p>• Watch CBS Sports HQ: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cbssports.com/live">https://cbssports.com/live</a></p><p>• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider</p><p>▶︎Full episodes: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b</a></p><p>🎧 LISTEN</p><p>• Stream and follow &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6">https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6</a></p><p>• Download and follow &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apple.co/3O9zS4j">https://apple.co/3O9zS4j</a></p><p>• Other CBS Sports podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cbssports.com/podcast">https://cbssports.com/podcast</a></p><p>📱FOLLOW</p><p>• Twitter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast">https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast</a></p><p>• Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/">https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/</a></p><p>• TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en</a></p>