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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 »

October 8, 2024 at 7:47 pm


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 »

October 7, 2024 at 11:20 pm


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 »

October 7, 2024 at 6:56 pm


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 »

October 7, 2024 at 4:54 pm


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 »

October 5, 2024 at 12:56 pm


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 »

October 5, 2024 at 3:32 am


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 »

October 5, 2024 at 12:58 am


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 »

October 5, 2024 at 12:58 am


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 »

October 3, 2024 at 12:54 am


Da’Metrius Weatherspoon transferred to SU to chase NFL dreams

Da’Metrius Weatherspoon broke out as a 2023 HBCU All-American. Now, he’s playing left tackle and chasing his NFL dreams at Syracuse. Read More »

October 3, 2024 at 12:08 am


Beat writers agree Syracuse will fall to No. 25 UNLV

Syracuse will be on the road for the first time this season when it faces No. 25 UNLV Friday. Our beat writers unanimously agree the Orange will fall short for their second loss of the season. Read More »

October 3, 2024 at 12:03 am


Opponent Preview: What to know before SU travels to No. 25 UNLV

Syracuse faces its toughest task of the season Friday night against No. 25 UNLV, whose 283 rushing yards per game ranks sixth in the country. Here’s what to know before SU’s ranked showdown in Las Vegas. Read More »

October 3, 2024 at 12:00 am


SU running back Will Nixon ruled out 'for a little while,' per Fran Brown

Fran Brown announced on Cuse Sports Talk's “The Fran Brown Show” Tuesday that running back Will Nixon will miss SU’s game against No. 25 UNLV due to an injury. The Washington transfer has accumulated 76 rushing yards and 44 receiving yards thus far in 2024. Read More »

October 2, 2024 at 12:25 pm


Film Review: Oronde Gadsden stalled against Stanford, Holy Cross

Oronde Gadsden dominated in its first two games, but he's tallied just 16 combined yards versus Stanford and Holy Cross since then. Read More »

October 1, 2024 at 8:30 pm


After leaving Utah, Skylar George found consistency with SU

Skylar George was forced to take a non-injury redshirt year with Utah last season. But this year, she's become an integral member of Syracuse's offense. Read More »

September 30, 2024 at 10:09 pm


Fran Brown talks UNLV, injury updates ahead of 1st road game

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown discussed UNLV’s quarterback situation and provided injury updates at his weekly press conference. Read More »

September 30, 2024 at 6:58 pm


Jackson Meeks named ACC Receiver of the Week

Syracuse wide receiver Jackson Meeks was named the ACC Receiver of the Week following a career-high 10-catch, 161-yard game against Holy Cross. Meeks is SU's fourth player to earn a conference award this season. Read More »

September 30, 2024 at 5:17 pm


Offensive, special teams blunders held SU back vs. Holy Cross

Costly sacks, penalties and three missed field goals were key reasons why Syracuse only outscored Holy Cross 21-14 after taking a 21-0 lead. Read More »

September 29, 2024 at 11:52 pm


4-star safety Demetres Samuel flips to SU, becomes its highest-rated 2025 commit

Four-star safety Demetres Samuel has flipped his commitment from Florida to Syracuse, On3 Sports reported Sunday evening. Samuel is now the highest-rated recruit in SU’s class of 2025. Read More »

September 29, 2024 at 10:54 pm


Jackson Meeks’ career-best day ignites SU over Holy Cross

Wide receiver Jackson Meeks produced a career-best 10 receptions for 161 yards to bolster Syracuse’s offense against Holy Cross. Read More »

September 28, 2024 at 6:37 pm


Syracuse routs Holy Cross 42-14 behind 541 offensive yards

Syracuse bounced back from its loss last week against Stanford with a 42-14 win over Holy Cross. The Orange out-gained the Crusaders in yards 541 to 203 en route to a blowout victory. Read More »

September 28, 2024 at 3:41 pm


Observations from SU's win over Holy Cross: Rush defense excels, Meeks shines

Syracuse held Holy Cross to -26 rushing yards in the second half, and nine overall. Additionally, quarterback Kyle McCord set a new career-high in passing attempts and yards. Read More »

September 28, 2024 at 3:32 pm


Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Holy Cross

Following its first loss of the season against Stanford, Syracuse faces off against Holy Cross. The Crusaders also have a new head coach. Read More »

September 26, 2024 at 12:23 am


J.J. Razmovski rekindled passion for football through coaching

J.J. Razmovski suffered a serious concussion in college, which led his interest in football to wane. Through his journey to becoming a coach, Razmovski's love for the game has returned. Read More »

September 25, 2024 at 11:59 pm