Syracuse football’s O-line is passing the eye test. It still has to prove it’s the real deal

The Orange offensive line has looked good in the first two games, but it faces a much tougher test against Purdue

Syracuse football’s offensive line has looked good in the first two games of the season. The Orange have rushed for 400 yards and six touchdowns, and they have allowed just one sack. That’s a significant improvement over last season, when Syracuse allowed 37 sacks and rushed for just 1,255 yards.

There are a few reasons for the improvement. First, the Orange have a new offensive line coach, Mike Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh is a veteran coach who has a track record of success. He was the offensive line coach at Rutgers for 10 seasons, and he helped the Scarlet Knights to three bowl games.

Second, the Orange have some talented players on the offensive line. Center Carlos Vettorello is a preseason All-ACC selection, and he is one of the best centers in the country. Guards Dakota Davis and Chris Bleich are also experienced players who have started multiple games. Tackles Matthew Bergeron and Airon Servais are both 6-foot-7 and weigh over 300 pounds. They are big, strong players who can move people off the line of scrimmage.

The Orange offensive line will face a much tougher test against Purdue

The Orange will face a much tougher test against Purdue on Saturday. The Boilermakers have one of the best defenses in the Big Ten, and they are led by defensive end George Karlaftis. Karlaftis is a preseason All-American, and he is one of the best pass rushers in the country.

The Orange will need to be at their best to block Karlaftis and the rest of the Purdue defense. If they can do that, they will have a chance to win the game. But if they can’t, they could be in for a long day.

Conclusion

Syracuse football’s offensive line has looked good in the first two games of the season, but it faces a much tougher test against Purdue. The Boilermakers have one of the best defenses in the Big Ten, and they are led by defensive end George Karlaftis. The Orange will need to be at their best to block Karlaftis and the rest of the Purdue defense. If they can do that, they will have a chance to win the game. But if they can’t, they could be in for a long day.