One of Syracuse’s defensive leaders will be out for a while
Syracuse Orange football head coach Fran Brown confirmed on Monday during his weekly press conference that preseason All-ACC linebacker Marlowe Wax will be out for six weeks. Brown did not disclose the injury that Wax suffered. The linebacker was spotted on the sideline after his injury with a boot on his right foot and crutches.
Wax exited the game in the third quarter of Syracuse’s opening game of the season against Ohio. He pressured Bobcats QB Parker Navarro as he stepped up in the pocket and tackled him as he released the ball. Wax immediately started hopping and called for trainers. He was helped off the field, putting no pressure down on his right leg. The Orange went on to win 38-22.
Wax is entering his senior season with the Orange after earning All-ACC 2nd team honors last year. He led the team in tackles with 110, tackles for loss with 11.5 and forced fumbles with four in 2023. Wax was the highest graded defender against Ohio according to Pro Football Focus. He earned an 81.8 grade after recording six tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack.
The loss of Wax hits harder for Syracuse than most teams as the Orange run a 4-2-5 defense. The leading candidates to replace Wax at his position are the platoon duo of Anwar Sparrow and James Heard. Heard picked up an interception in the fourth quarter of the Ohio game.
Other Syracuse Injury News
- DB Greg Delaine has a broken hand, but Brown said that he could be playing soon.
- OL Da’Metrius Weatherspoon didn’t play towards the end of the fourth quarter against Ohio, but Brown confirmed that he is fine.