Syracuse University has announced the dismissal of head football coach Dino Babers after an 8-year tenure that included two winning seasons.
The news comes as a surprise to many, as Babers had been the head coach since 2013 and had led the Orange to two bowl games in his first two seasons. However, Syracuse has struggled in recent years, posting a 3-9 record in 2020 and finishing last in the ACC Atlantic Division.
Babers was known for his high-powered offense, which was led by quarterback Eric Dungey and wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo. However, the Orange struggled defensively, ranking near the bottom of the ACC in most defensive categories.
The search for a new head coach is already underway, with Syracuse looking to find someone who can turn the program around. The Orange have not had a winning season since 2013, and they are hoping to find someone who can bring a winning culture back to the school.
It is unclear who will replace Babers as head coach, but it is likely that Syracuse will look for someone with experience in the ACC or a similar conference. The Orange are hoping to find someone who can bring stability and success to the program.
The dismissal of Dino Babers marks the end of an era for Syracuse football. While Babers had some success early on, the Orange have struggled in recent years and are now looking for someone to lead them back to prominence. It will be interesting to see who Syracuse hires as their next head coach and what kind of impact they will have on the program.
