Tag: football
The next day: After weeks of rushing success, SU threw a season-high 37 times
SU spent weeks trying to figure out the proper balance between running and throwing the ball. Then it abandoned that and the offense wasn’t as successful. Read More »
Syracuse defense holds up against Clemson despite narrow loss
Clemson’s offense entered Friday night’s game in the Carrier Dome struggling offensively — ranking last in the Atlantic Coast Conference in points per game. Read More »
Missed field goal spoils late comeback bid in SU’s 17-14 loss to Clemson
Friday’s loss to Clemson wasn’t the prolific offense that Syracuse has shown over the past few weeks. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 17-14 loss against Clemson
First half miscues led to Syracuse’s fourth loss of the season against unranked Clemson. Read More »
Sean Tucker will not wear the legendary No. 44 this season, Wildhack says
Wildhack spoke to the families of former No. 44s, and emphasized he didn’t want to cause consternation among them by unretiring the number. Read More »
Without Taj Harris, Anthony Queeley could be SU's top option for WR
Taj Harris's decision to enter the transfer portal opened the door for Anthony Queeley to become Syracuse's top option at wide receiver. Read More »
Fernandez: Running backs show out, special teams weakest link
Syracuse is 3-3 through its first six games of the season and faces an unranked Clemson team on Friday night in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about unranked Clemson
Clemson comes into its game against Syracuse unranked. Here’s everything to know about the Tigers ahead of its visit to the Dome on Friday night. Read More »
Syracuse linebacker core uses ‘mob mentality’ to revamp defense
The Syracuse linebackers created a “mob mentality.” They’ve become one of the best units for the Orange. Read More »
Beat writers split on outcome of Syracuse’s game against Clemson
The Orange play a Clemson team that’s coming off its bye-week, and the Friday contest means Clemson had one less day of rest than usual. Read More »
A look back at Sean Tucker’s meeting with former No. 44 Floyd Little
Sean Tucker and Floyd Little met before the current SU running back had committed to Syracuse. Read More »
Film Review: In overtime loss, SU utilizes QB's abilities with read-options
By utilizing Garrett Shrader and Sean Tucker in the read-option, Syracuse kept Wake Forest on its toes, totaling 514 yards on offense. Read More »
Dino Babers talks Wake Forest decisions, offensive balance ahead of Clemson game
Dino Babers defended his decision making in Syracuse’s 40-37 overtime loss to No. 19 Wake Forest. Read More »
Sean Tucker wins ACC Running Back of the Week, leads nation in all-purpose yards
Sean Tucker leads the nation in all-purpose yards and all purpose yards per game. Now, he’s the ACC’s running back of the week. Read More »
Duce Chestnut’s rise to prominence at SU has been years in the making
Playing 7-on-7s at Next Level Greats during the offseasons got Duce Chestnut the necessary reps — and confidence — that he needed to be a true freshman starter at Syracuse Read More »
The next day: SU finally found a balanced run- and pass-offense. It’s just not 50/50.
Syracuse fell to No. 19 Wake Forest 40-37 in overtime despite a strong rushing attack featuring Garrett Shrader and Sean Tucker. Read More »
Despite injuries, SU offensive line keeps it close against Wake Forest
Syracuse was still able to score 37 points and force overtime against Wake Forest despite missing several key offensive lineman. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's overtime loss to Wake Forest
Here are three takeaways from Syracuse's first ACC home game, an overtime loss to No. 19 Wake Forest. Read More »
Overtime touchdown sinks SU’s upset bid in 40-37 loss to Wake Forest
In overtime, Wake Forest extinguished Syracuse’s chances of its first ranked win since the 2018 Camping World Bowl in a 40-37 loss. Read More »
Everything to know about 2021 Family Weekend guidelines, activities
SU is currently at COVID-19 alert level of “RED” for mask-wearing, meaning that students and guests are required to wear masks at all times indoors and outdoors in the presence of others. Read More »
2 of 3 beat writers predict SU loss against Wake Forest
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman has 13 touchdowns this year. Here’s what our beat writers expect from Syracuse’s second ACC test of the season. Read More »
'Heartbeat' of team Chris Elmore returns to enhance potent rushing game
Dino Babers called Chris Elmore the “heartbeat” of SU’s team. With his return, the Orange have new opportunities in the run game. Read More »
Ahmad Masood charts course for South Asian players
Masood didn’t see players that looked like him on his predominantly-white high school’s field or many on his opponents’ teams. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about No. 19 Wake Forest
Syracuse hosts an ACC opponent for the first time this season against Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon. Read More »