Tag: football
Orange grades: Pass rush reverts, Collins improves slightly in loss to GT
Syracuse’s pass rush regressed from last week's seven-sack performance, while Rickie Collins found a second-half groove too late. Our beat writer grades each position group's performance from SU’s loss to No. 7 Georgia Tech. Read More »
Syracuse tests young core in 25-point loss to No. 7 GT
Fran Brown built a time machine into the future, allowing seven true freshmen and 18 underclassmen to appear in the final boxscore in SU’s loss to No. 7 Georgia Tech. Read More »
Haynes King gashes SU for 400 scrimmage yards and 5 touchdowns in GT’s win
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King torched Syracuse for nearly 400 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns. King’s performance helped the Yellow Jackets hand the Orange their fourth-straight loss. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 41-16 loss to No. 7 GT: Collins limited, RPO struggles
Rickie Collins threw for just 24 yards in the first half of Syracuse’s three-possession loss to No. 7 Georgia Tech. His improved second half wasn’t enough to avoid SU’s fourth-straight defeat. Our beat writer has more observations on the loss. Read More »
Syracuse loses 4th straight with 41-16 defeat to No. 7 Georgia Tech
After falling to No. 7 Georgia Tech Saturday, Syracuse must win three of its final four games to clinch a fourth straight Bowl appearance. Read More »
Despite Syracuse’s horrid run, pass-catching arsenal could turn fortunes around
Syracuse's wide receivers give Rickie Collins the weapons he needs to steer the offense back on track after experiencing recent struggles. Read More »
Jack Stonehouse developed into top college punter through ‘fun-loving’ personality
Often sporting pajama pants around the practice facility, Jack Stonehouse could be a typical wacky specialist. Yet he’s far from it, establishing himself as a top NCAA punter. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously pick No. 7 Georgia Tech to destroy Syracuse
Since Rickie Collins has replaced an injured Steve Angeli, SU has lost three games in a row for the first time under head coach Fran Brown. Read More »
What to know about No. 7 Georgia Tech ahead of Saturday’s matchup
After falling to Pitt 30-13 Saturday for its third straight loss, Syracuse travels to Atlanta to match up with No. 7 Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets rank first in the Atlantic Coast Conference and are undefeated in 2025. Read More »
Syracuse lands former Penn State commit Alexander Haskell for 2026 class
Syracuse landed former Penn State commit Alexander Haskell, he announced on social media Wednesday. Haskell is a three-star recruit from Saint Joseph’s Prep in Pennsylvania, the same school as Kyle McCord. Read More »
Fran Brown talks sticking with Rickie Collins, SU’s losing streak in press conference
Ahead of SU's matchup against Georgia Tech, Fran Brown backed quarterback Rickie Collins. Our writer has more takeaways from his presser. Read More »
Kevin Jobity Jr. named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week
Kevin Jobity Jr. earned ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after recording a career-high three sacks and six tackles against Pitt. Read More »
Orange grades: Coaching mishaps, pass rush thrives in loss to Pitt
Syracuse's coaching staff made an unforgivable mistake in the second quarter while its pass rush had its best day of the season against Pitt. Read More »
Luke Carney’s brief stint fails to provide spark in Syracuse’s loss to Pitt
True freshman Luke Carney entered the game for 11 plays Saturday to provide a second-half spark. The quarterback change didn’t do much as the Orange fell to Pitt by 17. Read More »
Syracuse’s pass rush records season-high 7 sacks in loss vs. Pitt
“Want to make sure we go after the quarterback. That’s something we’ll do.” Syracuse’s pass rush excelled with seven sacks and 12 tackles for loss in its 30-13 loss to Pitt Saturday. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Pitt: RBs stuffed, final 1st-half possession
Syracuse trailed by three with 30 seconds left in the first half. But after going three-and-out, the Orange punted, resulting in a Pitt touchdown that shifted the game’s momentum. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s 30-13 loss to the Panthers. Read More »
Syracuse substitutes Rickie Collins in and out, falls to Pitt for 3rd straight loss
Syracuse quarterback Rickie Collins was benched for two drives in the third quarter before returning in the fourth. The shuffle under center didn’t do much as Syracuse fell to Pitt 30-13 for its third straight loss. Read More »
Why is Rickie Collins struggling? PFF analyst says he ‘locks into’ his 1st read.
Syracuse is averaging nearly 28 fewer points per game with Rickie Collins starting at quarterback. His solution is to improve field-processing skills rapidly. Read More »
Beat writers split on if Syracuse beats Pitt coming off bye week
Coming off its bye week, Syracuse looks to get back in the win column after two straight losses for the first time under Fran Brown. Our beat writers are divided on whether SU bests Pittsburgh at home in an ACC rivalry matchup. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse football’s rivalry matchup against Pittsburgh
Syracuse football returns from a bye week to host Pittsburgh, which the Orange have lost to eight times in 10 matchups against head Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi. Our beat writer has details to know before SU’s ACC battle versus Pitt. Read More »
Syracuse 2026 commit Roseby Lubintus reopens recruitment
Syracuse 2026 commit Roseby Lubintus has reopened his recruitment, he announced on social media Tuesday. The offensive lineman is ranked a three-star recruit per 247Sports and was committed to Penn State before SU. Read More »
Fran Brown discusses faith in Collins, bye week activities in press conference
In his weekly press conference Monday, Fran Brown reassured his faith in starting quarterback Rickie Collins ahead of SU's matchup with Pitt. Read More »
Antoine Deslauriers’ discipline, routine led to emergence as 1st-year starter
Antoine Deslauriers’ high school training helped him bulk up before coming to SU, where he’s standing out as one of its starting linebackers. Read More »
Has Fran Brown altered SU’s status in New Jersey? High school coaches weigh in.
New Jersey high school coaches give their takes on Fran Brown’s impact and Garden State ties 22 months into his Syracuse tenure. Read More »