Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to break down the Syracuse football defense heading into this football season. There's some notable veterans like Duce Chestnut, Devin Grant, Derek McDonald, Dion "Tank" Wilson, and more. Plus, the #8 best incoming freshmen in FBS shines through training camp. Our thoughts, observations, and notes now with under 20 days before the season opener.

00:00-4:59: Previewing the corners - Samuel, Chestnut, Grant

4:59-8:41: How important the defense can be in MAKING or BREAKING games

8:41-12:51: The linebacker room and the search for their identity this season

12:51-14:53: The D-line and the story of Dion "Tank" Wilson

14:53-16:19: Areas of growth and potential problem areas for the defense - who is this team's edge rusher?

16:19-20:12: What this new era of Syracuse football could be looking at, headed down the stretch of training camp

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