Tag: Dino Babers
Jason Simmons Jr. grew up in the Green Bay Packers’ locker room
Because of his father's role as secondary coach for the Green Bay Packers, Jason Simmons Jr. had an inside look at an NFL team from the first time he put on a helmet. Read More »
The Next Day: Dino Babers has made some questionable calls. But has it mattered?
During a harsh three-week span for Syracuse, head coach Dino Babers has made some controversial decisions. His struggling offense hasn’t helped either, producing just three touchdowns across the last 12 quarters. Read More »
Florida State's Keon Coleman torches Syracuse for 140 receiving yards, 107 return yards
Coleman, a shifty receiver that also returns punts and kicks for the Seminoles has helped galvanize their offense in the midst of a 6-0 start. Read More »
Observations from SU's 41-3 loss to No. 4 FSU: Shrader struggles, worn out defense
Syracuse, conversely, was used to seeing its depth bought away. Though the Orange’s defense showed up against a prolific Seminoles offense, Syracuse couldn’t get anything going offensively. Read More »
Garrett Shrader exits early after being ‘too weak’ near end of 41-3 loss to No. 4 FSU
The Orange offense reached the red zone just two times during their 41-3 blowout loss to No. 4 Florida State. Read More »
Our beat writers agree No. 4 Florida State will hand Orange 3rd consecutive loss
After falling to Clemson and then-No. 14 ranked UNC, our beat writers believe Syracuse will suffer its third straight loss to the Seminoles in blowout fashion. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 4 Florida State
Syracuse has lost to Florida State in 13 of 15 total meetings. Coming off of two consecutive losses to ranked teams, SU’s road to victory in Tallahassee starts with its defense. Read More »
Jumbo set has beefed up Syracuse’s goal line play
Jason Beck told his offense in fall training camp that he wanted a way to win the line of scrimmage. The result is a scheme "from the archives." Read More »
Film Review: UNC’s shotgun offense breaks apart SU’s defense
Drake Maye operated efficiently from the shotgun, going 33-for-47 with 442 yards and three touchdowns, to unravel a lackluster Syracuse defense on Saturday. Read More »
Dino Babers discusses lack of depth, Jordan Travis ahead of No. 4 Florida State
A week after calling Drake Maye the best quarterback Syracuse would play, Dino Babers said the same for Heisman candidate Jordan Travis ahead of Florida State. Read More »
The Next Day: Garrett Shrader is still searching for next step to boost Syracuse's offense
Garrett Shrader produced 543 passing yards and six touchdowns through the season's first two weeks. In SU's last two contests, he's managed just 300 yards and two touchdowns. Read More »
Dino Babers rules Denis Jaquez Jr. out for season
Denis Jaquez Jr. went down in the fourth quarter of Syracuse's loss to North Carolina and had to be helped off the field. Read More »
Babers frustrated by early controversial call in defeat to No. 14 UNC
“Because I want them to understand that I know they're wrong." Head coach Dino Babers lamented the officials' decision to grant UNC's punter a first-down spot on the second drive of the game. Read More »
Garrett Shrader says SU has to 'get back to the drawing board' after 40-7 loss to No. 14 UNC
Syracuse's 40-7 loss marked the 13th defeat of 30 points or more under head coach Dino Babers. Read More »
Observations from SU's blowout loss to No. 14 UNC: Drake Maye dominates, poor tackling
Tar Heels' quarterback Drake Maye finished with 442 passing yards and three touchdowns, coming only six yards shy of a career high. Read More »
Nunzio Campanile's family-first, humble upbringing shaped his meticulous approach to coaching
"Syracuse hit a home run with this one:" When Syracuse hired Nunzio Campanile, it brought in more than just a coach to revive its New Jersey recruiting, it brought a family man committed to his player's successes. Read More »
Our beat writers agree that Syracuse will lose second straight to No. 14 UNC
Following its first loss of the season to Clemson, Syracuse hits the road to face No. 14 North Carolina. Our beat writers agree that the Orange will fall to 4-2 after the road trip. Read More »
In a crowded linebackers room, Leon Lowery stands out
In 2022, Lowery started at edge twice, filling in for Thompson, who was out with an ACL tear. But this year, Lowery beat out the more-experienced Thompson in fall camp. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 14 North Carolina
After losing its first game of the season to Clemson, Syracuse hits the road to face No. 14 North Carolina. Read More »
Data Dive: Demystifying the numbers behind Syracuse's opening 5 games
On Saturday, SU's offensive line allowed 14 pressures on 38 dropbacks (37%) jamming Garrett Shrader’s scramble lanes and swarming the pocket. If SU hopes to defeat future ranked opponents, our beat writer writes that the Orange must prevent the same errors. Read More »
Film Review: How Cade Klubnik, receivers tore up Syracuse’s secondary
Entering the JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse knew it would have a tough task taking down a pure pocket passer — something the Orange were facing for the first time. Read More »
Dino Babers offers injury updates, praises Drake Maye ahead of No. 14 UNC
“This guy is different." Babers spoke highly of UNC quarterback Drake Maye, who's projected to be a top 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, per ESPN's Mel Kiper. Read More »
1959 Syracuse football national champion Bob Stem dead at 84
Stem, originally from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was a member of SU’s football team from 1958-61 and was a letterwinner for his last three seasons with the program. Read More »
The next day: Syracuse's pass attack comes out flat against Clemson
Garrett Shrader went 0-for-7 on throws of 20+ yards and registered a 39.6 passer rating, according to Pro Football Focus, in SU's 31-14 loss to Clemson. Read More »