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Syracuse Football's Defense Transformed Under Aggressive Coaching

10/24/2025

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Syracuse University football is undergoing a defensive transformation under head coach Fran Brown, who has brought in Don to lift a defense ranking second-to-last in the ACC.
The defense posted a season-high seven sacks against Pittsburgh, signaling improvement.
Brown has adopted a more aggressive philosophy that centers on blitzing the quarterback.
UCLA's defense has improved under senior analyst Kevin Coyle, who left Syracuse to revamp the Bruins, reducing points allowed.

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Syracuse University football is undergoing a defensive transformation under head coach Fran Brown, who has brought in Don to lift a defense ranking second-to-last in the ACC.
The defense posted a season-high seven sacks against Pittsburgh, signaling improvement.
Brown has adopted a more aggressive philosophy that centers on blitzing the quarterback.
UCLA's defense has improved under senior analyst Kevin Coyle, who left Syracuse to revamp the Bruins, reducing points allowed.