Running Backs

LeQuint Allen returns as Syracuse Football’s bell cow, but the five running backs behind him on the depth chart are all newcomers. Jake Klein examines the depth and versatility of SU’s new-look backfield.

Sean Tucker is gone, but Syracuse brings LeQuint Allen back with the Orange hoping the sophomore becomes their next star tail back.

Ground and pound was the theme of the Syracuse offense in 2021. The duo of mobile QB Garrett Shrader and All-American RB Sean Tucker led the Orange to over 200 rushing yards per game, the most in ACC. The ground game will once again be crucial to the success of SU’s offense in 2022, but who is in the running back room? WAER's Jordan Leonard evaluates the candidates to carry the rock for the Orange this season.

Breakout stars, returning players, and fresh faces in the Syracuse backfield. WAER’s Braden Reed introduces you to the 2021 Orange running backs