Syracuse enters opener with roster battles and front-seven questions

Preseason coverage continues to identify quarterback, receiver, tight-end, and offensive-line decisions ahead of the New Hampshire opener. Quarterback depth and the secondary offer optimism, with Chris Peal, Demetres Samuel, and Davien Kerr among the notable defensive-back names, but line development, defensive-end pass rush, front-seven production, and tackling consistency remain central concerns.