Tag: College football
Back on track: Johntay Cook transferred to Syracuse to unlock NFL dream
"He never got the opportunity to show it at the other place. He just needs a chance." With a renewed spirit since transferring from Texas, junior wide receiver Johntay Cook is set up for professional potential at Syracuse. Read More »
Beat writers predict if Syracuse captures 1st win of 2025 vs. UConn
Syracuse football looks to rebound in Week 2 against UConn after a 19-point loss to Tennessee in its season opener. Our beat writers unanimously predict the Orange will get back in the win column in its home opener. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s home opener against UConn
Entering UConn head coach Jim Mora’s fourth year, the Huskies return a majority of their offensive weapons that Syracuse faced in 2024. Read More »
Wildhack discusses Syverud’s athletics support, football schedule at presser
Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack touched on Chancellor Syverud’s tenure and SU football’s season at his press conference Tuesday. Read More »
Is Villari the solution to Syracuse’s Oronde Gadsden-sized offensive gap?
With Oronde Gadsden II off to the NFL after hauling in 73 receptions in 2024, Dan Villari is tasked with filling his role in SU's offense. Read More »
Film Review: Rundown of Jeff Nixon’s backfield tweaks for Syracuse
After losing LeQuint Allen Jr. to the NFL this offseason, offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon revamped SU’s run game around Yasin Willis and his son Will Nixon. Against Tennessee, Willis was strong as a power back while Will thrived as a pass catcher. Read More »
Fran Brown talks Jamie Tremble, O-line at weekly presser
Fran Brown took the podium before Syracuse’s home opener against UConn on Saturday, discussing Jamie Tremble playing both sides of the ball and possible changes to SU’s offensive line. Read More »
Gallery: SU’s loss to No. 24 Tennessee from the sidelines in Atlanta
Gallery: Syracuse fell to No. 24 Tennessee 45-26 in its season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are The Daily Orange’s best photos from SU's defeat to the Volunteers. Read More »
‘It was good for him’: Demetres Samuel Jr. picked on in 1st collegiate game
Tennessee picked on Demetres Samuel Jr. in his first college game, scoring a 73-yard touchdown on the freshman, but he improved from there. Read More »
Orange grades: RBs thrive, O-line falters in Week 1 loss to No. 24 Tennessee
Syracuse’s running backs hit their stride while it struggled in the trenches on both sides in SU’s season-opening loss to No. 24 Tennessee. Our beat writer grades each position group's performance in the defeat. Read More »
QB Steve Angeli flashes poise in Syracuse debut
Despite Syracuse’s 46-25 loss to No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday, starting quarterback Steve Angeli flashed his poise with a strong second-half performance. Read More »
Observations from SU’s season-opening loss: O-line struggles, Angeli’s debut
Syracuse heavily struggled in the trenches against No. 24 Tennessee, allowing five sacks and a Volunteers’ scoop-and-score on a strip sack. Our beat writer has more observations on SU’s season-opening loss in Atlanta. Read More »
Syracuse blown out by No. 24 Tennessee 45-26 in season opener
Syracuse opened up its second season under Fran Brown with a 45-26 loss to No. 24 Tennessee. The Orange struggled to stop the Volunteers’ high-powered offense, which totaled nearly 500 yards on the day. Read More »
REAL DEAL: Football Guide 2025
After a 10-win 2024 season, Syracuse will try to prove if its the real deal in 2025. Our Football Guide has everything to know before the campaign begins. Read More »
REBUILDING YEAR: 2025 is a reset season for Syracuse. And that’s fine.
With how much talent the Orange lost heading into this year, 2025 is bound to be a rebuilding year for Fran Brown’s second year at the helm. Read More »
Beat writers split on if SU will clinch 4th consecutive bowl appearance
After a dream year-one start for Fran Brown at Syracuse, the Orange’s reward was one of the nation’s toughest schedules. Facing far more uncertainty going into Brown’s second season, our beat writers are split on how SU fares in 2025. Read More »
GO-TO GUY: Despite nearly giving up on football, Darrell Gill Jr. is SU’s top receiving threat
Syracuse was one of two FBS schools to offer Darrell Gill Jr. out of Atascocita High School. Three years later, Gill’s entrusted with leading the Orange’s receiver room. Read More »
HIS TIME: Steve Angeli entered the transfer portal in April. His New Jersey roots led him to Syracuse.
Steve Angeli transferred to Syracuse after three years at Notre Dame to reconnect with his New Jersey roots. Read More »
2 EASY: 17-year-old Demetres Samuel Jr. is college football’s next 2-way phenom
Demetres Samuel Jr. left high school a year early because it was “too easy.” Boasting a rare body of work, SU’s 17-year-old freshman is determined to become football’s next two-way star. Read More »
4 must-answer questions for SU football this season
From special teams to the defensive line, there are plenty of questions surrounding Fran Brown’s Syracuse squad in Year 2. Read More »
Which top 2026 NFL Draft prospects will Syracuse face?
Could Syracuse be facing the NFL Draft’s No. 1 overall pick for the second consecutive season? Check out which top 2026 NFL Draft prospects the Orange are slated to face in their 2025 gauntlet. Read More »
Beat writers predict how SU fares in opener vs. No. 24 Tennessee
After No. 24 Tennessee’s first-ever CFP appearance in 2024, our beat writers predict whether Syracuse can defeat the Vols to open 2025. Read More »
Everything to know about Syracuse football’s 1st opponent No. 24 Tennessee
SU opens its season against No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday. The Vols clinched their first-ever College Football Playoff berth last season. Read More »
The Orange sport 2 talented quarterbacks. Could they use both?
Fran Brown named Steve Angeli SU’s starting quarterback against No. 24 Tennessee on Aug. 18. With Rickie Collins Jr. waiting in the wings, our beat writers discuss whether SU should employ two QBs. Read More »