Donovan Brown is probably the most outgoing, energetic player in any locker room he's been in. From leading Quince Orchard High School (Maryland) to a 14-0 record in 2021 to raking in a career-high 15 receptions with Syracuse this season, Brown's had fun every step of the way. In addition to his lively nature and love for dance, he's primed to be one of SU's main targets offensively.

Isaiah Johnson has always tackled hard. After leaving high school as an unranked prospect, Johnson committed to Dartmouth, where he refined his skills as an elite tackler. Three years later, he transferred to Syracuse as the No. 29 cornerback in the 2022 transfer portal. He's cemented himself as one of SU's hardest, most reliable hitters.

Brady Denaburg comes from an athletic family. His older brother Mason is a pitcher in the Washington Nationals' minor league system. His eldest sibling, Karly, played D-II soccer and his older sister Lexy is a beach volleyball player at UCLA. Now, Denaburg's joined the bunch, coming into his own as SU's starting kicker.

Clemson enters the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday without a loss to Syracuse since 2017. The last time both teams matched up, then-No. 14 SU relinquished an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter to suffer its first loss of 2022. With a perfect start to 2023, the Orange hope to improve to 5-0.

Though Clemson is .500 through four games in 2023, its middling record is misleading. The Tigers are bigger and faster up front and hold far more offensive versatility than SU. Despite jumping out to a 4-0 start for the second consecutive year, our beat writers unanimously predict Syracuse will collect its first loss of the season to Clemson.