Syracuse takes on No. 9 Notre Dame in South Bend this afternoon. Despite the Orange already being eliminated from a bowl game, The Daily Orange has all you need to know ahead of Syracuse’s final road game of the 2025 season.⁠ ⁠ Fran Brown’s college and NFL playing ties drove his coach career thus far, while Demetres Samuel Jr. looks like the real deal and Emanuel Ross awaits his moment to shine at Syracuse. Plus, our beat writers weigh in on the looming matchup.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to read the issue. Design by @ilana.zahavy.