{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Syracuse - Daily Podcast On Syracuse Orange Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-syracuse-daily-podcast-on-syracuse-orange-football-basketball-818696","podcast_index_feed_id":818696,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/GbpiygQH","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-syracuse/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/cd78fa85-c608-4246-a9e4-a8157d5ad627/e4e33e87-e0e8-41b5-82d3-387e1997d163/3000x3000/uploads-2f1580767196802-gd2daqqlzh7-2e7f6f40c1ad83f79cce854345d9e782-2flocked-on-syracuse.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Syracuse podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Syracuse Orange. Hosted by Jackson Holzer, the Locked On Syracuse podcast provides your daily Syracuse Orange fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Orange. From the historic JMA Wireless dome, where gridiron battles create an electrifying atmosphere and give way to breathtaking dunks on the hardwood, the Locked On Syracuse podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Orange locker room and the ACC. The Locked On Syracuse podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T10:19:00.470310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-syracuse-daily-podcast-on-syracuse-orange-football-basketball-818696"},"episode":{"title":"UPSIDE: Syracuse Football's Defense could be ELITE if These Players STEP UP","slug":"upside-syracuse-football-s-defense-could-be-elite-if-these-players-step-up","published_at":"2026-07-12T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-syracuse-daily-podcast-on-syracuse-orange-football-basketball-818696/upside-syracuse-football-s-defense-could-be-elite-if-these-players-step-up","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-syracuse-daily-podcast-on-syracuse-orange-football-basketball-818696","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-syracuse/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/b7434f/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cd78fa85-c608-4246-a9e4-a8157d5ad627/episodes/dfeb8786-e9a2-487e-abf5-15c0c1688997/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cd78fa85-c608-4246-a9e4-a8157d5ad627&awEpisodeId=dfeb8786-e9a2-487e-abf5-15c0c1688997&feed=GbpiygQH","summary":"Syracuse Orange football faces a pivotal 2026 season as defensive improvement becomes essential for a turnaround. Can cornerback Davien Kerr, safety Cornell Perry, and veteran Rashard Perry anchor a secondary and defensive line desperate for consistency? Jackson Holzer and Neil Adler spotlight five key Syracuse defenders—Kerr, Perry, Braheem Long Jr., transfer Tunmise Adeleye, and Rashard Perry—who must elevate their game to fuel a resurgence. The duo analyzes last season’s struggles, from lax pass rush and penalty issues to questions surrounding defensive depth behind top corners Demetres Samuel Jr. and Chris Peal. They discuss how new additions like Adeleye and strategic tweaks under defensive coordinator Vince Kehres could transform the team’s ACC outlook. Will Syracuse’s defense rise to the challenge, or remain a weak link? Find out which players are under the most pressure as the Orange chase respectability in 2026.","meta_description":"Syracuse Orange football faces a pivotal 2026 season as defensive improvement becomes essential for a turnaround. Can cornerback Davien Kerr, safety Corne…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1579,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-syracuse-daily-podcast-on-syracuse-orange-football-basketball-818696/episodes/upside-syracuse-football-s-defense-could-be-elite-if-these-players-step-up/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-syracuse-daily-podcast-on-syracuse-orange-football-basketball-818696/upside-syracuse-football-s-defense-could-be-elite-if-these-players-step-up.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}