After just missing the playoffs despite losing its QB1 in Week 2, Syracuse returns eight starters.
Consider it a breakthrough season, as the Panthers finished 8-2 a season ago.
They are starting fresh at Southern Valley, where the Eagles have a new head coach after an 0-8 season.
If you are looking for “that team” as we enter the season - the one which comes out of, well, nowhere...
There will be a limited amount of returning experience at Perkins County, as the Plainsmen return only three starters.