Tag: College football
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 »
Darrell Gill Jr. named ACC Receiver of the Week
Syracuse wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr. earned ACC Receiver of the Week honors, the conference announced Monday. The junior was acknowledged for his two-touchdown performance in SU’s victory over Colgate. Read More »
No. 7 Florida State pummels SU 4-0
Florida State exploded for three goals in the second half en route to a 4-0 triumph. The loss marks Syracuse’s 23rd ACC defeat since its last win in 2022. Read More »
Orange grades: Wide receivers ace, D-line slacks in Week 3 win over Colgate
SU’s wide receivers and tight ends combined for 443 receiving yards while its defensive line failed to record a sack in its win over Colgate. Read More »
Steve Angeli enters SU single-game record books with 6 TDs vs. Colgate
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli totaled six touchdowns in Friday’s 66-24 win over Colgate, joining a select group of SU football alumni. Read More »
Will Nixon spearheads SU’s most proficient rushing day since 2023
Even without starting running back Yasin Willis, SU totaled 173 yards on the ground against Colgate, with Will Nixon tallying a team-high 66. Read More »
Syracuse crushes Colgate 66-24 in tune-up game
Syracuse football crushed Colgate 66-24 Friday night in the Dome as the Orange totaled 620 yards of offense. Quarterback Steve Angeli led SU with 417 passing yards and six total touchdowns. Read More »
Observations from SU’s blowout win vs. Colgate: Nixon starts, Angeli shines
In SU's win over Colgate, Steve Angeli finished with 417 passing yards and five passing touchdowns, which tied Syracuse’s most in a game. Read More »
Fran Brown rules out Yasin Willis, Devin Grant vs. Colgate
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown announced SU will be without starting running back Yasin Willis and starting safety Devin Grant against Colgate. Brown didn't give a timeline for either player’s return. Read More »
Syracuse needs to fix its offensive line. Depth might be the answer.
After allowing 40-plus pressures and eight sacks through two games, Syracuse could rely on its offensive line depth to protect Steve Angeli. Read More »
Colgate’s Zach Osborne fills recovery time with faith-group presidency
After breaking his collarbone in 2023, Colgate quarterback Zach Osborne found peace in religion and public service. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse thrashes Colgate
Our beat writers agree Syracuse will trounce Colgate at the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday. The Raiders are 0-2 in 2025. Read More »
Orange look to handle Colgate as Death Valley matchup looms
Colgate finished 2024 with a 2-10 record but’s performed significantly better against ranked FCS programs in 2025. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Raiders before Friday’s matchup against Syracuse. Read More »
Recruits reflect on unofficial visits to Syracuse after comeback win vs. UConn
Nearly a dozen recruits were in the JMA Wireless Dome for unofficial visits during Syracuse’s 27-20 win over UConn Saturday. Read More »
3-star Florida recruit Davion Crumitie commits to Syracuse
Davion Crumitie, a three-star recruit from Tallahassee, Florida, has committed to Syracuse, he told Rivals on Tuesday. Crumitie is a 2027 recruit and chose the Orange over offers from multiple ACC rivals. Read More »
Film Review: SU defense buckles down late to seal win over UConn
Syracuse football’s stout defensive performance against UConn went under the radar. Here's how it helped SU buckle down late. Read More »
Fran Brown talks early lessons, Colgate matchup at weekly press conference
SU head coach Fran Brown spoke on what he’s learned about his team and the upcoming matchup against Colgate at his press conference on Monday. Read More »
Orange grades: O-line suffers again, receivers thrive in Week 2 win over UConn
Syracuse’s receivers and tight ends flourished in crunch time while its defensive line failed to produce much of a pass rush in Week 2. Read More »
Steve Angeli overcomes severe inconsistency to help Syracuse past UConn
Steve Angeli showed mixed results in his second career start for the Orange, but he overcame his inconsistencies to rally Syracuse past UConn. Read More »
Justus Ross-Simmons’ 2-touchdown day sparks SU’s comeback win over UConn
Syracuse hadn’t scored a touchdown for 55 minutes before Justus Ross-Simmons’ 53-yard score in the fourth. His second, in overtime, helped SU cap its comeback over UConn. Read More »
2026 RB Shavane Anderson commits to Syracuse
Syracuse landed a commitment from 2026 running back Shavane Anderson, 247Sports reported Saturday. Anderson is a three-star recruit out of York, PA, and the No. 48 player in the state. Read More »
Observations from SU’s overtime win over UConn: Comeback, injury bug
Steve Angeli threw for a career-high 417 yards, helping lead Syracuse to a comeback win over UConn in overtime. Read More »
‘I’m their guy’: Fran Brown’s coaching growth helps Syracuse to 27-20 OT comeback over UConn
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown used his improved sideline antics to help the Orange secure an overtime win over UConn. Read More »
Yasin Willis’ hard-nosed running style fueled by father, childhood workouts
Yasin Willis earned the nickname “Night Train” as a youth player. The name stuck due to his hard-nosed running style, which he's shown at SU. Read More »