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Szmyt cements Syracuse’s 24-21 victory over Liberty in Shrader’s 1st start

Head coach Dino Babers opted to start Shrader at quarterback after Tommy DeVito started Syracuse’s first three games. Read More »

September 24, 2021 at 11:30 pm


Syracuse and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference agree to 10-year alliance

SU Athletics announced an alliance with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, which consists of eight historically black colleges and universities. Read More »

September 23, 2021 at 6:06 pm


Track shaped Sean Tucker’s speed. Now, his goal is to compete on SU’s team.

“He was a natural bullet.” Sean Tucker had raw speed in high school, but running track helped him hone his skillset and become even faster. Read More »

September 22, 2021 at 11:38 pm


Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Liberty

Syracuse will enter its Friday night matchup with Liberty 2-1, after a blowout victory over Football Championship Subdivision team UAlbany. Read More »

September 22, 2021 at 9:29 pm


SU should rethink playing football against Liberty University

It’s not about wins and losses, it’s about whether SU considers itself an inclusive university for everyone. Read More »

September 22, 2021 at 9:25 pm


Beat writers unanimously agree that SU will lose to Liberty

Tommy DeVito is first on the depth chart against Liberty. Our beat writers expect the Flames to defeat the Orange on Friday. Read More »

September 22, 2021 at 7:29 pm


Film Review: Behind Sean Tucker’s historic 5-touchdown performance

Tucker’s performance was one touchdown shy of tying Jim Brown’s program record, set in 1956, for the most scores by a non-quarterback. Read More »

September 20, 2021 at 10:13 pm


Dino Babers talks player injuries, starting quarterback ahead of Liberty game

Dino Babers said he is still evaluating whether Tommy DeVito or Garrett Shrader will be Syracuse’s starting quarterback moving forward. Read More »

September 20, 2021 at 3:18 pm


The next day: What did the UAlbany game teach us about SU’s quarterback battle?

Both Tommy DeVito and Garrett Shrader saw playing time against Albany, and both quarterbacks posted similar stat lines in the win. Read More »

September 19, 2021 at 6:21 pm


Despite blowout win over UAlbany, SU ties program-record of 16 penalties

Syracuse only had eight penalties in its entire game against Rutgers, but matched that total in just one half against UAlbany. Read More »

September 18, 2021 at 6:29 pm


Andre Szmyt breaks Syracuse’s all-time field goal record in win against UAlbany

He tied the record a week earlier with two field goals in the Orange’s 29-9 win over Ohio, his longest make from 29 yards. Read More »

September 18, 2021 at 5:16 pm


3 takeaways from Syracuse’s blowout victory over UAlbany

Syracuse easily handled FCS opponent Albany to pick up its second win of the season. Read More »

September 18, 2021 at 3:35 pm


Sean Tucker lifts Syracuse to crushing 62-24 win over UAlbany

After a loss to Rutgers last weekend, when Tucker had 54 yards, the Orange dominated against UAlbany, keeping their perfect record against FCS teams. Read More »

September 18, 2021 at 3:29 pm


Hot dogs, cornhole and tailgates return to Manley Field House lot

Syracuse fans returned to tailgating and the Carrier Dome after nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 10:03 pm


‘He just knew he was a quarterback’: What Garrett Shrader brings to SU’s offense

Shrader transferred to Syracuse in hopes of becoming a star quarterback like he was in high school, wanting to turn Syracuse around after its 1-10 season. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 9:47 pm


James Williams looks to be the next SU punter to play in NFL

Williams and others may have appeared Rattled against Rutgers, Giugliano said Williams’ overall consistency as a punter will show as Syracuse’s next punter. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 9:33 pm


SU calls out students for disobeying COVID-19 guidelines

In the email, Hradsky said that the sacrifices of the last 18 months do not mean that students can disregard community standards, and he encouraged students to continue to do their part. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 7:52 pm


Beat writers agree on blowout victory over UAlbany

Despite dropping its last matchup, our beat writers agree that Syracuse will defeat UAlbany in its third game of the 2021 season. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 7:49 pm


Opponent Preview: Everything to know about UAlbany

After falling to Rutgers 17-7, Syracuse faces FCS team in UAlbany, a squad the Orange have never played before. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 7:16 pm


Dino Babers tests negative after close contact with positive COVID case

Babers tested negative and should be on the sidelines of Saturday’s game against Albany. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 6:29 pm


Film Review: Breaking down Syracuse’s defensive performance against Rutgers

While other units struggled, Syracuse's defense held Rutgers to 17 points, after the Scarlet Knights scored 61 in their season-opener. Read More »

September 13, 2021 at 9:34 pm


Mikel Jones named ACC Linebacker of the Week after Rutgers game

Jones led SU’s defense with 11 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss during Syracuse’s matchup with Rutgers on Saturday. Read More »

September 13, 2021 at 6:22 pm


Dino Babers talks quarterback battle, Garrett Williams ahead of Albany game

The Orange’s offense struggled in their loss against Rutgers, scoring just seven points and committing five turnovers. Read More »

September 13, 2021 at 2:53 pm


Vasudevan: Babers’ coaching mistakes in Rutgers game set SU up for disaster

Syracuse lost its first game of the season against Rutgers, 17-7, after several questionable decisions by head coach Dino Babers. Read More »

September 12, 2021 at 10:21 pm