Tag: College football
Fran Brown discusses No. 19 Pitt, Wax's status at weekly press conference
At Fran Brown's weekly press conference, the head coach discussed SU’s primetime matchup Thursday against No. 19 Pitt and linebacker Marlowe Wax’s availability. Read More »
Data Dive: The numbers behind Syracuse’s 5-1 start
Syracuse is averaging the most passing attempts per game in the FBS along with posting a below-average special teams grade. Read More »
Film Review: Big plays hindered Syracuse’s chances vs. NC State
Syracuse’s defense forced three turnovers against NC State and held it to 17 points. But the Orange also allowed six plays of over 20 yards. Read More »
Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors
Syracuse wide receiver Jackson Meeks and linebacker Justin Barron earned ACC Player of the Week honors. This follows Syracuse’s 24-17 road victory over NC State. Read More »
‘He’s all of D.A.R.T.’: Justin Barron fuels Syracuse’s victory in Raleigh
“If D.A.R.T. is a word, he exceeded that word.” Justin Barron led Syracuse’s defense with a team-high in tackles, a sack and a crucial interception en route to beating NC State on the road. Read More »
Pass-catching trio propels Syracuse’s win over NC State
In SU's win over NC State, the trio of Oronde Gadsden II, Jackson Meeks and Trebor Peña combined for 25 receptions and 265 receiving yards Read More »
Syracuse’s defense wreaks havoc to spearhead 24-17 win over NC State
Syracuse’s defense suffocated NC State on the road, forcing three turnovers that resulted in 21 points from its offense. The defensive performance led the Orange to defeat the Wolfpack 24-17 in Raleigh. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over NC State: McCord dazzles, D-line adjusts
Led by Kyle McCord continuing his torrid campaign, completing 74% of his passes for 346 yards and two touchdowns, SU defeated NC State 24-17. Read More »
Fran Brown announces Dion Wilson Jr., Kevin Jobity Jr. likely out for season
Syracuse defensive linemen Dion Wilson Jr. and Kevin Jobity Jr. will likely miss the rest of the 2024 season due to injury, SU head coach Fran Brown said on TK 99’s Gomez and Company Friday morning. Read More »
SU running back Will Nixon ruled out for season
Syracuse running back Will Nixon will miss the rest of the 2024 season, SU head coach Fran Brown announced on his Thursday night radio show. Nixon suffered the injury in the Orange’s win over Holy Cross. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU battles NC State
Syracuse returns to its ACC slate this Saturday, traveling to face NC State. The Wolfpack are winless in conference play thus far. Read More »
Kevin Concepcion carries freshman-season success into matchup vs. SU
After being named ACC Rookie of the Year in 2023, NC State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion carries freshman success into Saturday's matchup against SU. Read More »
With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU
Jackson Meeks primarily played special teams at Georgia. Now, he has become a top receiving threat at SU. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat NC State
Syracuse returns to ACC play when it travels to NC State Saturday. Our beat writers are confident that the Orange will defeat the Wolfpack for their second road win of the Fran Brown era. Read More »
Film Review: Dominant ground game lifted SU over UNLV
Kyle McCord attempted a career-high 63 passes versus UNLV, but Syracuse still registered a season-high 137 rushing yards. Read More »
Fadil Diggs named National Defensive Player of the Week
Fadil Diggs has earned the Bronco Nagurski Award for the National Defensive Player of the Week. He had two sacks against UNLV last week. Read More »
Skaneateles’ Hugh Carroll excels in both football, baseball
Hugh Carroll, who starts at shortstop for Skaneateles High School, has progressed into the school's starting quarterback as well. Read More »
Fran Brown discusses OT win, NC State ahead of 1st ACC road bout
At his weekly press conference, head coach Fran Brown broke down SU’s win over UNLV and its upcoming road battle. Read More »
LeQuint Allen Jr., Fadil Diggs earn ACC Player of the Week honors
Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen Jr. and defensive lineman Fadil Diggs have been named ACC Players of the Week, the conference announced Monday. The honors come after SU’s upset win over then-No. 25 UNLV Friday Read More »
Special teams errors nearly cost Syracuse against No. 25 UNLV
Special teams mistakes, a recurring issue for Syracuse, nearly cost the Orange in their overtime win over No. 25 UNLV. Read More »
Oronde Gadsden steadies SU’s offense with 10 catches in win over No. 25 UNLV
“He’s just that guy. He’s the X-factor that we have.” In Syracuse’s overtime win over No. 25 UNLV, tight end Oronde Gadsden bounced back from recent struggles with a career-best performance. Read More »
Syracuse upsets No. 25 UNLV 44-41 in overtime thriller
In a thrilling contest between Syracuse and No. 25 UNLV, it came down to overtime tied 38-38. But a Fadil Diggs sack to force a Rebels field goal led LeQuint Allen Jr. to score the game-winning touchdown as SU won 44-41. Read More »
Observations from SU’s overtime win over No. 25 UNLV: RBs thrive, special teams woes
In Syracuse’s 44-41 win over No. 25 UNLV, running backs LeQuint Allen Jr. and Yasin Willis combined for 191 total yards and five touchdowns. Read More »
Andrews: Sluka, UNLV saga adds to college football's disarray
Column: Matthew Sluka's situation is a bad sign for the NCAA’s future, showing its flaws in regulating NIL and the transfer portal. Read More »