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Letter From the Editor
Dear Readers,
For the first time ever, Syracuse will take on Stanford after the Cardinal joined the Atlantic Coast Conference alongside Cal and SMU in 2024. The matchup comes on the brink of a hectic year across college sports, with numerous universities switching their conferences.
With the additions to the ACC, SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack wants Syracuse to grow as a national brand. Amid the realignment with Fran Brown at the helm, the Orange have gotten off to a strong start due to an explosive attack coached by offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon. During his 27-year coaching career, Nixon has helped develop many star running backs in the National Football League, building up an impressive coaching resume. On the other side, Stanford's offense is led by wide receiver Elic Ayomanor. The redshirt sophomore has the potential to be the next great Canadian wide receiver in the NFL.
The Daily Orange has everything you need to know ahead of Syracuse's inaugural matchup against Stanford.
Thanks for reading
Zak Wolf | Sports Editor
'NATIONAL BRAND'
Stanford matchup signifies start of Syracuse's dreams in newly-aligned ACC
By: Cooper Andrews | Managing Editor
SU's matchup with Stanford signifies the first-ever ACC game for the Cardinal, one of three teams joining the conference in 2024. With the ACC expanding out west, it gives Syracuse the chance for greater national outreach. Even in the unpredictable and fluid landscape of college sports, SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack sees the change as an opportunity for the Orange to grow their brand.
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'OFFENSIVE SCIENTIST'
With 14 years of NFL coaching experience, Jeff Nixon leads SU's offense in 2024
By: Aiden Stepansky | Asst. Sports Editor
New Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon has worked with stars like Reggie Bush, Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley through his 27 years coaching and 14 in the NFL. Over the years, he's been described as an offensive scientist because of his offensive mind. Now, leading the Orange, Nixon has transcended their offense in 2024.
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CANADA'S CATCH
Stanford's Elic Ayomanor looks to become Canada's next NFL star
By: Justin Girshon | Asst. Sports Editor
Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor emerged as one of the best wide receivers in college football last season. He notched 62 receptions, 1,013 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Before playing for the Cardinal, Ayomanor moved from Canada to the United States as a sophomore in high school to chase his dream of playing in the National Football League.
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INAUGURAL BATTLE
Previewing Syracuse football's 1st-ever matchup vs. Stanford
By: Cooper Andrews | Managing Editor
Syracuse welcomes Stanford to the JMA Wireless Dome for the first-ever meeting between the two programs. The matchup will also be the Cardinal's first game in the Atlantic Coast Conference after joining it this year. Stanford is led by quarterback Ashton Daniels, who's thrown for 384 yards and three touchdowns this season.
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STAYING ON COURSE
Beat writers unanimously feel Syracuse will defeat Stanford in 1st-ever meeting
By: Daily Orange Sports Staff
Syracuse defeated Georgia Tech and Ohio in its first two games under head coach Fran Brown. Following the two victories, Syracuse had a bye week before it welcomes Stanford to the JMA Wireless Dome Friday. Our beat writers unanimously agree that the Orange will earn their third straight win by defeating the Cardinal.
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