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Syracuse Faces Colgate Without Key Players, Nixon to Start

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Syracuse will miss key players Yasin Willis and Devin Grant for the September 12, 2025 game against Colgate.
Head coach Fran Brown hopes they will return for the September 20 game against No. 12 Clemson.
Redshirt senior Will Nixon will start at running back in Willis's absence.
Grant, who missed the last game against UConn, is dealing with an injury.
Duce Chestnut and Berry Buxton III will start as safeties against Colgate.

History

Historical Context

In 1987, the NCAA introduced new regulations to enhance player safety in college football, reflecting growing concerns over athlete welfare. This shift was influenced by rising injury rates and scrutiny from organizations like the NCAA and universities such as Syracuse. The current absence of players Yasin Willis and Devin Grant due to injuries underscores the ongoing challenges in implementing effective recovery protocols and managing player health.

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Story summary

Syracuse will miss key players Yasin Willis and Devin Grant for the September 12, 2025 game against Colgate.
Head coach Fran Brown hopes they will return for the September 20 game against No. 12 Clemson.
Redshirt senior Will Nixon will start at running back in Willis's absence.
Grant, who missed the last game against UConn, is dealing with an injury.
Duce Chestnut and Berry Buxton III will start as safeties against Colgate.

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