Syracuse Orange head coach Gerry McNamara made his debut on November 2, 2026, leading the team against the New Haven Chargers at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. The game carried emotional weight as McNamara honored his late father during the occasion.
McNamara, a former Syracuse player, stepped into the head coaching role after serving as an assistant. The Orange opened their season with the matchup against the Division II Chargers.
