Tag: College football
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 »
Clemson, Dabo Swinney lean on Cade Klubnik to perform under pressure
From Texas to Clemson’s Death Valley, Cade Klubnik has always felt the spotlight. But he has Dabo Swinney's faith as a senior. Read More »
Gary Bryant III’s tumultuous path drives underdog career
Syracuse linebacker Gary Bryant III grew up with his parents largely out of the picture. Now, he’s using football as an avenue to change his life. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse to lose vs. Clemson, top NFL draft picks
Syracuse football looks for its third straight win heading into Week 4 against Clemson, building momentum after a 19-point loss to Tennessee. Read More »
What to know about Clemson before SU’s ACC opener in Death Valley
Clemson has lost two of its first three games and fallen out of rankings. Here’s everything to know about the Tigers before they take on Syracuse. Read More »
With advice from Shaq, Byron Washington plays for a bigger purpose
Recruited as a key part of SU's future, 6-foot-8, near-400-lb Byron Washington’s journey to get his body into football shape is paying off. Read More »
Film Review: Demetres Samuel Jr.’s 2-way debut for Syracuse
Demetres Samuel Jr. recorded his first offensive snaps of his collegiate career in Syracuse’s 66-24 rout of Colgate Friday. Read More »
Fran Brown talks Clemson D-line, underdog mentality at weekly press conference
Fran Brown discussed the Tigers at his weekly press conference, not concerned with Syracuse being a 19-point underdog on the road against Clemson in Week 4. Read More »