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The next day: Syracuse defense remains elite in 1st Power 5 matchup of 2023

After giving up just seven points across the first two games, Syracuse's defense kept rolling in West Lafayette. Read More »

September 17, 2023 at 8:44 pm


Syracuse's receivers marred by dropped passes, inactive night in win over Purdue

Playing at the JMA Wireless Dome gives Syracuse’s players a false relationship with the lighting they experience when looking up to catch footballs. Read More »

September 17, 2023 at 1:36 am


Observations from Syracuse vs. Purdue: Shrader tallies career-high in rushing yards, defense records four turnovers

Garrett Shrader’s career-high 194 rushing yards, the Orange (3-0) completed their first wire-to-wire victory against Purdue (1-2). Read More »

September 16, 2023 at 11:31 pm


SU capitalizes on Purdue turnovers with ground game in 35-20 win

“We like to believe that we’re the faking capital of the world.” Syracuse’s use of the read option led Garrett Shrader to a career-high in rushing yards (195) and touchdowns (four). Read More »

September 16, 2023 at 11:25 pm


Oronde Gadsden II to miss rest of season with injury

Oronde Gadsden II was injured on Syracuse's second offensive play against Western Michigan. In two games this year, Gadsden has tallied 67 yards and one touchdown. Read More »

September 16, 2023 at 5:46 pm



Dino Babers rules out tackle David Wohlabaugh Jr. for season

Wohlabaugh Jr., whose father played for Syracuse from 1992-94, exited Saturday's win over Western Michigan with a lower body injury. Read More »

September 14, 2023 at 9:58 pm


J’Onre Reed steps up vocally, physically to become SU's 'Big General'

Upon arriving at Hutchinson Community College, J’Onre Reed learned the ins and outs of how to play center. Now he's brought his experience to SU, emerging as the starting center. Read More »

September 14, 2023 at 1:32 am


LeQuint Allen Jr. honors his father's legacy as a force within his community

Just after LeQuint Allen Jr. learned he was being investigated by SU’s Office of Community Standards, his father was shot and killed. Now, Allen is back on the field carrying the legacy of his dad’s name. Read More »

September 14, 2023 at 1:11 am


Devin Mockobee chose Purdue over Navy. Now he's the Boilermakers’ leading rusher.

After falling under the radar as a recruit, Devin Mockobee walked on at Purdue, where he’s established himself as one of its top offensive weapons. Read More »

September 14, 2023 at 1:09 am


Opponent preview: What to know ahead of Purdue

Syracuse travels to West Lafayette with an identical record from last year when the Boilermakers came to the Dome. Read More »

September 14, 2023 at 12:00 am


Our beat writers are split on whether SU will beat Purdue for 2nd straight year

Syracuse beat Colgate and Western Michigan by a combined 106 points. Purdue, meanwhile, has split its first two games after losing to Fresno State in the season opener. Read More »

September 13, 2023 at 11:51 pm


Former Syracuse receiver Mike Williams dead following construction accident

Williams, a Buffalo native, played with the Orange from 2006-09, totaling 2,004 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns in his collegiate career. Read More »

September 12, 2023 at 12:45 pm


Film Review: Garrett Shrader shows off his legs, healthy arm in WMU blowout

Against Western Michigan, Shrader torched zone and man coverage alike with well-placed throws up the seams and some timely scrambling. Read More »

September 11, 2023 at 10:28 pm


Cornerbacks coach Travis Fisher is a technician who’s 'still a player in his heart'

As Syracuse’s cornerbacks coach, Fisher commands the room with a heavy emphasis on technique and a youthful energy. Read More »

September 11, 2023 at 9:32 pm


Dino Babers offers no update on Oronde Gadsden II’s status ahead of Purdue

Dino Babers didn't give an update on Oronde Gadsden II, who left the game against Western Michigan after the second offensive play. Babers said the medical staff is seeing him again this afternoon. Read More »

September 11, 2023 at 1:49 pm


The next day: David Wohlabaugh Jr.’s injury hampers SU's offensive line

“It's just a matter of finding out who the best five will be." As SU's offensive line has struggled with penalties, Wohlabaugh Jr.'s injury could hinder the Orange in the near future. Read More »

September 10, 2023 at 4:45 pm


Isaiah Jones establishes himself as top target without Oronde Gadsden II

Isiah Jones stepped up with Oronde Gadsden coming off the field injured in the first half. Jones caught five passes for 86 yards, filling the void Gadsden left. Read More »

September 9, 2023 at 9:36 pm


SU clobbers Western Michigan 48-7 despite losing Oronde Gadsden II in 1st quarter

Syracuse lost Oronde Gadsden II during its second offensive drive. However, the Orange totaled more than 30 points in the first half for the second game running to clinch a 48-7 victory over Western Michigan. Read More »

September 9, 2023 at 7:53 pm


Observations from Syracuse’s win over WMU: Allen's touchdowns, elite secondary play

Isaiah Jones caught five passes for 86 yards in the first half after Oronde Gadsden II went down with an early injury. More observations. Read More »

September 9, 2023 at 7:26 pm



Smith: The ACC made the right move by expanding. And that’s a good thing for SU

The ACC recently announced the additions of Stanford, Cal and SMU to the league in hopes of securing itself for the future. Read More »

September 7, 2023 at 12:13 am



Beat writers unanimously agree on comfortable Syracuse win

Following its opening week defeat of Colgate, Syracuse will host Western Michigan. Our beat writers agree that the Orange will start the season 2-0. Read More »

September 6, 2023 at 11:24 pm