Tag: Dino Babers
How Syracuse’s newest threat, the tight end, strengthens the offense
Syracuse’s tight end usage is at its highest level in five years, thanks largely to Ravian Pierce. The junior fortifies Syracuse’s passing attack and opens up the field for receivers out wide. Read More »
Syracuse’s weakness at cornerback a year ago now a strength thanks to Chris Fredrick and Scoop Bradshaw
The redshirt sophomore and true sophomore won their jobs over the summer over more experienced players. Read More »
Syracuse football injury report: Dungey questionable, DL Black out
Quarterback Eric Dungey was seen after the Florida State game with a boot on his foot. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to narrowly beat Wake Forest Saturday
Both teams are coming off road losses — SU dropped a game at Florida State, 27-24, and Wake Forest lost to No. 3 Notre Dame by 11. Read More »
Beat writer Q&A: Conor O’Neill of the Winston-Salem Journal breaks down the Demon Deacons
An expert on the Demon Deacons explains why WFU has played so well this season and predicts a high-scoring affair Saturday in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Syracuse is much improved from a year ago, but Wake Forest is, too
Both Wake Forest and Syracuse have faced brutal schedules against top teams on the road, yet neither has gotten blown out all year. Read More »
With Syracuse’s secondary depleted due to injury, Rodney Williams steps back into his old role
The redshirt junior said he took the same approach to practice, whether he would be playing or not, to prepare him for the moment. Read More »
Babers: Syracuse quarterback Dungey will be 'ready to go' against Wake Forest
Syracuse's junior quarterback missed three series in Saturday's loss to Florida State and wore a boot after the game. Read More »
Stock watch: Eric Dungey up, Cole Murphy down
In this week’s stock watch, Eric Dungey battles through an injury and Cole Murphy’s road struggles return at the worst time. Read More »
What we learned from Syracuse’s 27-24 loss at Florida State
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers doesn't regret going for a touchdown when a field goal would've ultimately tied the game, and he's "good" with kicker Cole Murphy, who missed a game-tying try at the end. Read More »
Syracuse gets toasted by Florida State running back Akers in 27-24 loss
Freshman back Cam Akers lit up the Orange's run defense for 199 yards on 22 carries in Florida State's win. Read More »
Syracuse junior Eric Dungey breaks program rushing touchdown record for quarterbacks
Dungey is the first Syracuse quarterback to ever have 20 or more career rushing touchdowns. Read More »
Syracuse can't complete comeback, loses at Florida State, 27-24, despite Eric Dungey playing through injury
Quarterback Eric Dungey fought through a foot injury but SU couldn't do enough to overcome FSU at Doak Campbell stadium. Read More »
Fan reactions to Syracuse's 27-24 loss to Florida State
See how fans reacted on social media after SU's game at Florida State on Saturday. Read More »
Vote for player of the game and grade Syracuse after its 27-24 loss against Florida State
Vote in two Twitter polls about SU's performance after its game at FSU on Saturday. Read More »
Ervin Philips sets Syracuse all-time receptions record against Florida State
Philips' catch at the end of the third quarter gave him 202 for his career, the Syracuse all-time receptions record. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously pick Syracuse to beat Florida State on the road
After Florida State's 32-point blowout at the hands of the Boston College Eagles last Saturday, our beat writers see a healthy gap between these two teams which started the season with opposite outlooks. Read More »
Syracuse football game day: What to know about the Florida State matchup
Get ready for Syracuse’s game against Florida State on Saturday afternoon with pregame reading. Read More »
Junior safety Daivon Ellison suspended against Florida State due to violation of team rules
The Orange’s third-leading tackler from a year ago hasn’t played much this year but was in line to receive time this week with the Orange thin at safety. Read More »
Florida State’s Ricky Aguayo wants to create his own legacy at the school where his brother set records
Seeing his brother Roberto's success made him want to try kicking, and soon after he found out he was just as good. Read More »
Opponent preview: Everything you need to know about Florida State ahead of Saturday's matchup
Cam Akers is the player to watch Saturday in Tallahassee, Florida. Read More »
Q&A with Florida State beat writer Curt Weiler of the Orlando Sentinel
Weiler feels like FSU quit in last week’s matchup to Boston College and offers a prediction for the game Read More »
Scoop Bradshaw, Kendall Coleman expected back on defense for Syracuse this weekend against Florida State
Defensive end Josh Black is still listed as "doubtful" headed into Saturday's game. Read More »
Before college football stardom, Nick Saban brought intense style to Syracuse
College football’s most recognizable figure spent one year at Syracuse, 40 years ago this fall, bringing the same intensity he has carried with him ever since. Read More »