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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

Syracuse kicker Andre Szmyt, right, is lifted into the air by fullback/tight end Chris Elmore (5) after his field goal gave the Orangemen the lead late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Syracuse won 39-30 in overtime. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Syracuse beats Wake Forest 39-30 in OT

By John Kekis Nov. 30, 2019 04:45 PM EST

Louisville tight end Marshon Ford (83) drags Syracuse defensive back Andre Cisco (7) with him as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Cunningham’s 6 TDs lead Louisville past Syracuse 56-34

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 23, 2019 07:54 PM EST

Syracuse coach Dino Babers looks down in the final minutes of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Pittsburgh won 27-20. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Florida State, Syracuse both need a win in ACC matchup

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 25, 2019 11:43 AM EDT

Pittsburgh's Paris Ford, right, hits Syracuse's Tommy DeVito during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. DeVito was injured on the play and did not return to he game. Pittsburgh won 27-20. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse the only ACC team without a conference win

By John Kekis Oct. 21, 2019 07:00 PM EDT

Syracuse's Chris Elmore celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Pitt beats Syracuse 27-20; defense racks up 9 sacks

By John Kekis Oct. 18, 2019 10:50 PM EDT

Syracuse's Tommy DeVito (13) attempts a pass over the rush of North Carolina State's Larrell Murchison (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
At 3-3, Orange hoping for second-half surge

By John Kekis Oct. 15, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Redshirt sophomore Tommy DeVito is ready to step in. He's accumulated more experience than most backups. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons, File)
Focus for Syracuse's Dino Babers: prove last year no fluke

By John Kekis Aug. 13, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches his players warm up prior to an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse is coming off a breakthrough season that even surprised coach Dino Babers a little bit. Keeping the momentum going is of paramount importance. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Babers prepares for year 4 at Syracuse after 10-win season

By John Kekis Apr. 13, 2019 08:09 PM EDT