Tag: football
Syracuse stumbles at No. 18 Miami, misses bowl game for 1st time since 2021
Syracuse football will miss its first bowl game since 2021 after falling to No. 18 Miami 38-10 on the road. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to No. 18 Miami: Rickie’s return, youth movement
Miami quarterback Carson Beck completed 75% of his passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, marking the third-straight Syracuse opponent to pass over the 75% mark. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s 28-point loss to the Hurricanes. Read More »
Rickie Collins named starter against No. 18 Miami
Rickie Collins has been named Syracuse’s starting quarterback against No. 18 Miami Saturday, head coach Fran Brown announced Thursday night. Collins returns as SU’s starter after Joe Filardi and Luke Carney split time against North Carolina last weekend. Read More »
What to know about No. 18 Miami before SU’s must-win Hard Rock clash
Fran Brown walked off the field in 2024 like a king after downing then-No. 6 Miami to end its playoff hopes. This year, SU is reeling badly. Read More »
A more potent run game could jolt Syracuse’s stagnant offense
“We’re a better offense when we’re balanced.” Syracuse’s offense has only averaged 12 points over the last five games. Increasing carries for backs Yasin Willis and Will Nixon could solve its offensive struggles. Read More »
Beat writers united on Syracuse missing 1st bowl game since 2021
Our football beat writers all think Syracuse will fall heavily to No. 18 Miami Saturday, failing to qualify for a bowl game for the first time since 2021. The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games, while SU have lost its previous five. Read More »
'SHOWTIME': Devin Grant excels in the biggest moments. He has his whole life.
Last season, Devin Grant delivered a game-changing defensive touchdown against then-No. 6 Miami. His big-play style could be crucial for SU to break its five-game losing streak. Read More »
‘It definitely caught me by surprise’: SU football players react to coaching shuffle
Syracuse shook up its coaching staff this week, which included wide receivers coach Myles White departing the program. SU players reacted to the moves during Tuesday media availability. Read More »
4-star Florida prospect Tedarius Hughes flips from FSU to Syracuse
Four-star safety Tedarius Hughes has flipped his commitment from Florida State to Syracuse, he announced on social media Tuesday. Hughes is Florida’s No. 56 prospect and SU’s third commit from the state in its 2026 class. Read More »
Fran Brown talks staff changes before Syracuse’s matchup at No. 18 Miami
Fran Brown spoke about changes to Syracuse’s coaching staff, including wide receivers coach Myles White no longer being with the program. Our beat writer has more takeaways from Brown’s Monday press conference. Read More »
Fran Brown announces WRs coach Myles White no longer with program
Syracuse wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Myles White is no longer with the program, Fran Brown announced Monday. Read More »
Keeping up with Oronde Gadsden II’s historic NFL rookie season: ‘It feels great’
Oronde Gadsden II is taking the NFL by storm with the Los Angeles Chargers. Our beat writer caught up with the former Syracuse tight end amid his historic rookie year. Read More »
Orange grades: QBs flunk, pass-rush problems
Syracuse’s quarterbacks produced just 39 passing yards while its pass rush allowed Gio Lopez to sit comfortably in the pocket all night. Our beat writer grades each position group's performance from SU’s 17-point loss to North Carolina. Read More »
Stepansky: Fran Brown rebuilt Syracuse's standard. Friday made a mockery of it.
Column: Fran Brown elected to start a true freshman walk-on despite facing eight-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick. Our columnist says the change under center made a mockery of the new standard Brown built at Syracuse. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to UNC: QB drama, all out mess
Syracuse’s defense allowed North Carolina running back Demon June to tally 182 total yards and two touchdowns in a 27-10 loss Friday. Read More »
Syracuse plays QB roulette in 27-10 loss to North Carolina
Syracuse continued its putrid quarterback play in a 27-10 loss to North Carolina. Joe Filardi and Luke Carney combined to go 4-for-18 with 39 yards as the Orange didn't score an offensive touchdown for the second time this season. Read More »
Syracuse to reportedly start freshman QB Joe Filardi vs. UNC
Syracuse football is reportedly starting freshman quarterback Joseph Filardi against North Carolina tonight, CNY Central reported. It marks Rickie Collins’ benching amid SU’s four-game losing streak. Read More »
Bill Belichick’s lacrosse background helps recruit dual-sport athletes at UNC
Bill Belichick has always had an affinity for lacrosse. Since he was hired by North Carolina in December, he’s brought in several dual-sport athletes for both football and lacrosse. Read More »
BIG JUSTUS: How Ross-Simmons became Syracuse’s top 50/50-ball target
A year of high school football in California helped Justus Ross-Simmons become Syracuse's top threat on 50/50 balls. Read More »
Beat writers split on Halloween matchup between Syracuse, North Carolina
SU takes on Bill Belichick and North Carolina riding a four-game losing streak. Our beat writers predict if the Orange can in the win column. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup with Bill Belichick’s North Carolina
Syracuse welcomes North Carolina to the JMA Wireless Dome as it looks to break a four-game losing streak Friday. The Tar Heels are just 2-5 in their first year under seven-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick. Read More »
8 games in: Skid continues for Rickie Collins as Syracuse's bowl chances wane
Rickie Collins has struggled in his four starts for Syracuse, throwing an ACC-worst eight interceptions with just five touchdowns. Our beat writer has more observations from SU football two-thirds of the way through the season. Read More »
Film Review: Breaking down Syracuse’s explosive plays vs. Georgia Tech
In Syracuse’s lopsided loss to unbeaten Georgia Tech, the Orange produced four offensive plays of 30+ yards. Our beat writer breaks down SU’s explosive plays from Week 9 in Atlanta. Read More »
Fran Brown details Bill Belichick matchup, young core at weekly presser
Fran Brown discussed Friday night’s matchup against North Carolina and evaluated SU’s future in his weekly press conference Monday. Read More »