Going into the season, it's clear that Kyle McCord is the clear-cut starter at the quarterback position for the Syracuse football team.
But if recent memory has shown anything, fans should get to know the backup quarterbacks as well. It's been a good battle so far throughout camp. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has been the primary backup the last couple of years.
What You Need To Know
- Kyle McCord is the clear cut starter for Syracuse
- But if recent memory has shown us, we have to shed light on the backup QB battle
- Offensive Coordinator Jeff Nixon says he likes the way that competition is shaping up
He's being pushed by guys like Michael Johnson, Jr., and Jahkari Williams. Offensive Coordinator Jeff Nixon saying he's liking the competition he's seeing thus far, and hopes that a backup can emerge by the end of camp.
"I really like our QB competition right now for that backup position between Mike Johnson and Carlos Del Rio," Nixon said. "We're swapping them out with the ones and twos every single day. So one day one of them will go get some reps with the ones along with Kyle, and the next day, the next guy will get some reps with the ones. Jahkari, I think, is really coming along too as a freshman. He's going to be a really good player."
The Orange get a day off on Wednesday. They return to the practice field on Thursday.
