Tag: College football
How a 2nd-quarter targeting review doomed Syracuse against Duke
Syracuse’s chances against Duke took a major hit after a second-quarter targeting review on a 19-yard completion to Johntay Cook. Read More »
Orange grades: Collins, D-line falter in Syracuse’s loss to Duke
SU quarterback Rickie Collins struggled in his first college start while its defensive line couldn’t get home to Darian Mensah Saturday. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Duke: Turnovers, Mensah in control
Syracuse football got crushed by Duke Saturday afternoon in a game controlled by Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah. Read More »
Rickie Collins stumbles in 1st start as SU gets pummeled by Duke 38-3
Rickie Collins struggled mightily in his first career start for Syracuse, as it was blown out by Duke 38-3. Collins finished with 229 yards and zero touchdowns while Duke quarterback Darian Mensah tossed two scores. Read More »
Steve Angeli’s 'main obstacle is to be patient,' renowned orthopaedic surgeon says
Steve Angeli will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles. Dr. Nicola Maffulli offered a detailed look at Angeli’s recovery process. Read More »
SU’s youthful secondary packs a punch: ‘We’re going to hit you in your mouth’
Reflecting Fran Brown’s signature tenacity, Syracuse’s youthful secondary is setting the tone for its defense’s physicality through the first four games. Read More »
Rickie Collins developed in a QB factory at LSU. He’s finding his way at Syracuse.
Rickie Collins elected to stay home for college at LSU. After two years, he transferred to Syracuse, where he’s set to take over at QB. Read More »
Beat writers divided on whether Syracuse downs Duke, Darian Mensah
Our beat writers are split on whether Syracuse will defeat Duke at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday. The Blue Devils won their first conference game against NC State in Week and travel to Syracuse with a 2-2 record. Read More »
Rundown on Duke football before 1st matchup vs. Syracuse since 2020
Duke has had an up-and-down season, getting blown out 45-19 by then-No. 11 Illinois and falling by seven to Tulane. Read More »
Fran Brown lands most Syracuse football commits from Virginia since 2005
Syracuse football has landed four 2026 commits from Virginia, tied for its most since its 2005 class. The four-man group includes four-star receiver Amare’ Gough out of Richmond. Read More »
Fran Brown named Paul 'Bear' Bryant National Coach of the Week
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown has been named the Paul "Bear" Bryant National Coach of the Week, which was announced on social media Tuesday. The recognition comes after SU defeated Clemson 34-21 Saturday. Read More »
Film Review: Syracuse’s 3rd-down defense holds firm vs. Klubnik, Clemson
Syracuse forced Clemson to convert just 3-of-13 third downs in Saturday’s upset victory. Here's the film behind some of SU's most important third-down stops. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 1st 4 games: Collins manages, secondary improves
After four games, Syracuse football has produced a mixed bag of results as it enters the heat of conference play. Read More »
Antoine Deslauriers named ACC Linebacker of the Week
Syracuse freshman linebacker Antoine Deslauriers earned ACC Linebacker of the Week honors after forcing two fumbles in SU's win over Clemson. Read More »
Fran Brown talks Angeli injury, faith in Collins at weekly press conference
Fran Brown announced Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli will undergo surgery on Monday afternoon for his season-ending Achilles injury. Here's what else Brown said at his weekly press conference. Read More »
ACC fines Syracuse for faking injuries against Clemson
Syracuse was fined $25,000 by the ACC for faking injuries in its win over Clemson, the league announced Monday. The Orange will not appeal the decision from the conference. Read More »
Steve Angeli to miss rest of 2025 season with Achilles tear
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his Achilles, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. Angeli will likely qualify for a medical redshirt, giving him two more years of eligibility. Read More »
Orange grades: Coaches ace, secondary stars in ACC opener win at Clemson
Fran Brown and his staff had their finest hour while Syracuse’s secondary locked all windows and doors in Death Valley. Read More »
Devin Grant returns from injury, leads Orange past Clemson with 10 tackles
Syracuse defensive back Devin Grant returned from injury with a team-high 10 tackles Saturday, helping SU to a pivotal win over Clemson. Read More »
With Steve Angeli out, Rickie Collins handles 1st assignment as SU’s QB1
Steve Angeli suffered a lower leg injury in Syracuse’s 34-21 win over Clemson. There’s no timeline for his return, but the quarterback responsibilities now belong to Rickie Collins. Read More »
Stepansky: SU's best road win under Fran Brown signals shift toward title contention
Our columnist writes that SU's win over Clemson was its best road win under Fran Brown, a sign of changing times for the program’s future. Read More »
Syracuse grabs 1st-ever win in Death Valley, beats Clemson 34-21
Syracuse downed Clemson in Death Valley for the first time ever with a 34-21 victory Saturday. Holding a double-digit lead for most of the game, SU only allowed seven points and forced two turnovers in the second half to pull off the upset. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win at Clemson: Angeli hurt, defense prevails
SU starting quarterback Steve Angeli exited in the third quarter with an injury, thrusting Rickie Collins into action against Clemson. Read More »
Syracuse’s pass rush is missing an identity. Who steps up in ACC play?
Syracuse football’s pass rush is still searching for game-wreckers to emerge on its roster as it heads into ACC play. Read More »