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Data breakdown: Syracuse’s defensive strain, exceptional special teams

Syracuse football's defense struggled in 2019. Since then, newly hired defensive coordinator, Tony White aims to change the narrative with a 3-3-5 defense. Read More »

August 25, 2020 at 11:40 pm


Syracuse safety Andre Cisco named preseason All-American

Syracuse safety Andre Cisco was named to the preseason All-American first team on Tuesday. Read More »

August 25, 2020 at 3:35 pm


Data breakdown: Syracuse’s offensive struggles, underused tight ends

Here are five stats that break down Syracuse’s all-around offensive struggles in 2019, while previewing a potential 2020 season. Read More »

August 24, 2020 at 10:56 pm


Syracuse ‘behind’ in preparation for season opener against North Carolina

With the season still set to begin against UNC on Sept. 12, head coach Dino Babers said the Orange are behind in preparation. Read More »

August 24, 2020 at 3:27 pm


Syracuse football utilizes virtual recruiting strategy during pandemic

19 players have committed to Syracuse since lockdown. Read More »

August 23, 2020 at 9:05 pm


NCAA Board of Directors approves eligibility protection for fall athletes

Regardless of when the 2020 season takes place, or how many games they appear in, fall sports athletes will have an extra year of eligibility. Read More »

August 21, 2020 at 4:10 pm


Camp Notes: Football players react to large Quad gathering

After seeing the videos from the Quad, Kingsley Jonathan hopes his teammates take as many online classes as possible. Read More »

August 20, 2020 at 2:49 pm


Camp Notes: Airon Servais discusses concern over myocarditis, Liberty game

Servais, a redshirt senior offensive lineman, spoke to multiple cardiologists before opting into the 2020 season, he said. Read More »

August 19, 2020 at 3:27 pm


Camp Notes: Dino Babers awaits opt-out decisions from multiple players

The Orange have had one football player opt-out since the preseason began, but head coach Dino Babers says others are pending. Read More »

August 17, 2020 at 3:17 pm


Storylines to follow as Syracuse football gears up for an unusual season

Syracuse has successfully managed to keep COVID-19 infection rates low among athletes. Three storylines to follow as Syracuse football gears up for an unusual season. Read More »

August 16, 2020 at 9:06 pm


D.O. Sportscast: Unmasking fall sports, living in the NBA bubble

This week's D.O. Sportscast features Mark Medina from the NBA bubble, Matthew Gutierrez on SU football and basketball and more. Read More »

August 14, 2020 at 2:29 pm


Syracuse football sits out 3rd day of training camp over testing concerns

Thursday marks the third time that SU has chosen not to participate in training camp due to coronavirus-related concerns. Read More »

August 13, 2020 at 7:12 pm


Camp Notes: Key defenders talk COVID-19 concerns, 3-3-5 defense

Josh Black and Trill Williams largely struck a cautiously optimistic tone with the season-opener a month away. Read More »

August 13, 2020 at 3:48 pm


Recent COVID-19 test results come back negative for athletes

Syracuse hasn’t released specific COVID-19 test results for its football team, yet head coach Dino Babers has insisted the university has set a standard with its protocol. Read More »

August 12, 2020 at 2:24 pm


Camp Notes: Tommy DeVito, Chris Elmore detail decision to not opt out

Elmore, a senior defensive lineman and tight end for Syracuse, struggled with the decision to either opt out or play during the 2020 season. Read More »

August 11, 2020 at 3:30 pm


Camp Notes: With season in doubt, Babers insists SU prepares to play

Despite the prospects of a fall college football season dwindling, Dino Babers said on Monday that the ACC is on as scheduled. Read More »

August 10, 2020 at 3:56 pm


Syracuse players reportedly sit out practices with concerns over COVID-19

Thursday was supposed to be Syracuse’s first day of training camp. Read More »

August 7, 2020 at 4:25 pm


Camp Notes: Syracuse begins training camp, navigates around COVID-19

Syracuse and Dino Babers didn't find out the football team's tentative 2020 schedule until hours before the first training camp practice started. Read More »

August 6, 2020 at 6:19 pm


Syracuse opens season at UNC in updated football schedule

Syracuse begins the season on the road against North Carolina and Pittsburgh, before facing Georgia Tech in its home-opener. Read More »

August 6, 2020 at 9:55 am


ACC’s coronavirus guidelines for competition, testing and more

The ACC’s coronavirus guidelines were crafted by a group of 15 medical, athletic and public health experts — including Syracuse's Brad Pike. Read More »

July 29, 2020 at 8:00 pm


Syracuse wide receiver Cameron Jordan leaves program

The redshirt junior was left off the updated roster that SU released Monday. Read More »

July 27, 2020 at 2:32 pm


Syracuse fans prepare for a season without the Carrier Dome

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that college athletics in New York state would be played without fans in the stands this fall. Read More »

July 24, 2020 at 7:24 pm


Get to know Syracuse’s class of 2021 football commits

Syracuse’s 2021 class is ranked 11th out of 14 Atlantic Coast Conference teams by 247 Sports. Read More »

July 23, 2020 at 10:10 pm


New York to revisit having fans at games, make final decision before season

The final decision is expected prior to the Orange’s Sept. 4 season opener at Boston College. Read More »

July 23, 2020 at 1:24 pm