Tag: Dino Babers
Gallery: 1st look at Syracuse football’s new performance center
Syracuse football unveiled its brand new performance center Saturday, showcasing the future of its program. Here’s a look at the facility. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s spring game: Backup QB battle, 2-way Samuel
With starter Rickie Collins sidelined, backup quarterbacks Michael Johnson Jr. and Jakhari Williams shared reps in Syracuse’s spring game. Read More »
Former Syracuse DE Dwight Freeney will join SU’s football staff
Former Syracuse defensive end Dwight Freeney will join Fran Brown’s staff for the 2025 season, syracuse.com reported Friday. Read More »
4 keys to look out for in Syracuse football’s spring game
Syracuse’s spring game gives a first glimpse at newly minted starting quarterback Rickie Collins, 17-year-old two-way phenom Demetres Samuel Jr. and more. Read More »
Spring press conference takeaways: Collins named starter, defensive standouts
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown named Rickie Collins Syracuse’s starting quarterback at his third spring press conference. Read More »
Spring football week 3 notebook: QB competition, O-Line depth
Syracuse is still deciding who will replace Kyle McCord as its starting quarterback following three weeks of spring practices. Read More »
‘Stay tuned’: 3 football players chase down Syracuse’s 4x100 record
SU football players Malachi Coleman, Darrell Gill Jr. and Malachi James are chasing the school's 4x100 relay record with sprinter James Nmah. Read More »
Former Syracuse football GM Nate McNeal details departure for Illinois
After one season as SU’s first-ever general manager, Nate McNeal returned home to the University of Illinois. Read More »
Breaking down Syracuse football’s March recruiting trail
Syracuse football earned six commitments across its 2026 and 2027 classes after extending 30 offers to recruits over the last two months. Read More »
Spring press conference takeaways: Samuel Jr. starting, Caporale’s new role
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown discussed freshman Demetres Samuel Jr.'s potential starting role and new general manager Tommy Caporale at his second spring press conference. Read More »
Syracuse adds NJ recruit Zaiden McDonald to 2026 class
Three-star recruit Zaiden McDonald has committed to Syracuse football’s 2026 class, he announced on social media Monday. Read More »
Spring football week 2 notebook: Brown’s growth, Thomas’ transfer
In its second week of spring practice, Syracuse players and coaches discussed head coach Fran Brown’s growth entering Year 2. Read More »
Syracuse adds 3-star edge Kamron Wilson to 2026 class
Three-star edge Kamron Wilson has committed to Syracuse, he announced on social media Sunday. Read More »
Recruit Steven Pickard Jr. crafted his O-line skills with 55-day Atlanta stay
Syracuse 2026 football commit Steven Pickard Jr. has played high school football in South Carolina and Florida, but grew his skills at Velocity Athlete Development in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More »
Syracuse lands 2027 DB Travis Miles, a New Jersey native
Syracuse football has earned a commitment from New Jersey native Travis Miles to join its 2027 class, he announced Wednesday via social media. Miles, a defensive back, is SU’s third commit in its 2027 recruiting haul. Read More »
2026 QB Zaid Lott, a former Bill Belichick commit, flips to Syracuse
Syracuse football earned a commitment from three-star quarterback Zaid Lott on Tuesday, adding to its deep 2026 recruiting class. Lott was previously committed to Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Read More »
Spring football week 1 notebook: 4th down motivation, Samuel Jr. 2-way
Following a 10-win campaign in Fran Brown's first season as head coach, Syracuse football’s 2025 spring season began on Friday. Read More »
Spring practice gives 1st glimpse at LSU transfer QB Rickie Collins
Syracuse’s first two spring practices gave a look at LSU transfer quarterback Rickie Collins, who enters 2025 with zero college touchdowns but is SU’s likely quarterback of the future. Read More »
Spring press conference takeaways: Zeed Haynes’ retirement, Colorado joint practice
Fran Brown discussed the possibility of a joint practice with Colorado and Zeed Haynes’ retirement at his first spring press conference. Read More »
Florida native E’Shawn Sutton commits to Syracuse’s 2026 class
Athlete E’Shawn Sutton has committed to Syracuse's 2026 class, he told 247Sports Friday. Sutton is a three-star recruit from Florida. Read More »
Former Maryland OC Josh Gattis reportedly joining SU’s coaching staff
Syracuse football has reportedly hired Josh Gattis to join its coaching staff, CBS Sports and 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Wednesday. Read More »
Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse football's Pro Day
Gallery: Syracuse football hosted its Pro Day Monday, showcasing its top talent in front of nearly 50 scouts. Here are the best images from the Orange's Pro Day. Read More »
‘Watch the tape’: Kyle McCord makes final case to NFL teams at SU's Pro Day
Kyle McCord’s teammates were quick to praise him for his Pro Day performance Monday, where the projected Day 2 NFL Draft pick excelled. Read More »
Observations from SU’s Pro Day: Allen Jr. thrives, Wax returns to 100%
Nearly 50 NFL scouts and staffers from over 30 franchises were on hand from Syracuse football’s Pro Day on Monday. Read More »