Fran Brown stormed in and, in no time, turned a 6-7 team into a 10-3 winning machine. Taking over a squad that hasn’t come close to winning a conference title in two decades is far from an easy task. But Brown, with his background coaching defensive backs at Georgia and his NFL credibility, is well-equipped to handle the situation. And that win over Miami? Straight-up chef’s kiss. If that didn’t make you stand up and take notice, what’s it gonna take?

Well, at least for ESPN’s Greg McElroy, Fran Brown is among the most elite coaches of the 2024 season. Their 42-38 victory against the Miami Hurricanes totally shattered their playoff hopes. Greg praised Brown’s coaching, contrasting it with the previous coach’s “D+” season under Dino Babers. ” So the best part is…they knock off Miami in the final game of the regular season, finishing the biggest comeback in school history. Down three touchdowns, they rallied to win 42-38 at home. And they recorded their second 10-win season since 2001. Year one grade? A+ No doubt about it for Fran Brown,” Greg McElroy said. Well, how can one forget that night?

Even after taking a lead of 21-0, Miami couldn’t win against Syracuse. And Greg McElroy was not wrong when he appreciated the team for their three back-to-back touchdowns, which put them back on track, making their score 21-21. The best part is Fran Brown made sure that his team shined bright on defense, which he excelled in. The same happened in the game where Orange’s defense held up to force a field goal and seal the victory.

However, it wasn’t an easy ride. When you’re a newbie, players can tend to lose faith in you, and that’s exactly what happened with Fran Brown. But here’s the thing—this guy knows how to fight back. He didn’t let the doubt slow him down. He got to work, turned things around, and showed everyone exactly why he deserved to be there.

Even Greg praised him for his exceptional recruiting skills—“Yes, they lost 20 guys when he was hired. All 20 of those were three stars. Well, he brought in 17, and amongst those 17 guys he brought in 11 three-stars, 5 four-stars, and even a five-star.” It’s not an easy stunt to pull. But Fran Brown did it effortlessly, with a bunch of talent that includes high-profile transfers like Buckeyes star quarterback Kyle McCord and Fadil Diggs from Texas A&M.

Now Brown might be losing McCord to the NFL, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Besides, we can’t forget the fact that 247 Sports named Fran Brown the National Recruiter of the Year! He successfully recruited over 40 players from the Northeast to Syracuse, including four from Camden High School, where Brown himself set a season record with an impressive 47 touchdown passes as a quarterback.

Now that the postseason is in full swing, Brown’s focus is not only on recruiting talented players but also on securing top-tier coordinators. While others are playing checkers, this man is playing chess.

Fran Brown turning the fate of Syracuse football

Well, the offseason isn’t only about players making moves; coaching staffs are also changing. According to Pete Thamel’s report on Blaine Miller, Georgia’s defensive analyst, he will be leaving to join Fran Brown at Syracuse as the new nickels coach. After spending two years with the Bulldogs, Miller is now heading to the Orange, where he will have an immediate impact on Brown’s growing coaching staff.

Moreover, this decision by Miller to follow Fran Brown demonstrates his strong belief in the future of the Orange. Brown had a remarkable first season at Syracuse, leading the team to 10 wins and revitalizing the program. With Miller now joining the staff, Syracuse is gaining an experienced coach who will help strengthen the defense and build on the momentum for next season.

This move speaks volumes about the direction in which Syracuse is headed. Brown’s ability to attract top-tier coaches like Miller shows that the Orange aren’t just a flash in the pan. With a combination of fresh talent and solid coaching, Syracuse is emerging as a true contender, and Miller’s arrival only reinforces that notion.