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Several Interesting Crossovers Will Make Syracuse-UConn Football a Chess Match

The upcoming intersection between Syracuse and UConn highlights a fascinating web of former coaching staff connections and player transfers heading into their Saturday meeting. UConn enters the matchup holding a 2-2 record following a defeat at Miami (Ohio), while Syracuse sits at 1-2 after a fifteen-day layoff that followed a twenty-seven to thirteen setback against Pitt.

Under the leadership of head coach Jim Mora Jr.'s successor Jason Candle, the Huskies will lean on several familiar faces facing their old squads, including former Syracuse wide receiver Emanuel Ross and former Toledo running back Kenji Christian. Meanwhile, Syracuse head coach Fran Brown and defensive coordinator Vince Kehres prepare to counter schemes drawn up by offensive coordinator Nunzio Campanile, who previously worked alongside the Orange staff.

On the field, Syracuse plans to debut freshman receiver Calvin Russell following his recovery from a spring Achilles tear, and will start quarterback Steve Angeli despite external pushes for Amari Odom.

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