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By Madison Hricik

Syracuse at Media Days
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Reporter: Syracuse football officially kicks off today with new head coach, Fran Brown speaking at ACC kickoff to preview the upcoming season.

It’s also the first time the orange will talk about what their expectations are for transfer quarterback Kyle McCord syracuse.com reporter Emily leker says today is about what’s new and what’s different, not necessarily the X’s and O’s.

Emily Leiker: Think everything’s going to be about new coach, new players, right? There’s just been so much transition since Syracuse was here last, the room will be probably a little more crowded than I’ve seen in the past couple years. People wanting to listen to Fran brown talk for the first time. You’re Kyle McCord, I think mostly it will be new, new.

Reporter: Syracuse is trying to have their first seven win season in two years, and preseason polls and rankings are expected to be announced next week. From Charlotte, Madison, Hricik, NCC News.

Charlotte, N.C. — (NCC News)   Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown stands under the lights, all eyes on him. He’s not standing on the field, but at a lectern. There’s a navy and orange backdrop behind him and dozens of cameras in front of him.

It’s ACC media days, and the first official event of the 2024 college football season.

Brown took the stage Thursday morning, alongside quarterback Kyle McCord, running back LeQuint Allen and defenders Justin Barron and Fadil Diggs.

Brown was announced as Syracuse’s new head coach back in November, and brought McCord to the program from Ohio State.

“I’m honored and thankful he’s our quarterback and he’s the leader of our football team,” Brown said.

McCord said he’s had a smooth transition from the Buckeyes to the Orange, and is expecting a “dynamic” offense this year.

“I feel like we’ll be dynamic,” McCord said. “I feel like the toughness is definitely there. I think if we can combine those two things, we’ll be off to a good start.”

The Orange are working toward their first seven-win season in two years. Syracuse will host Ohio on August 31 in the season opener.

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