Tag: football
HIS 'EVERYTHING': Taj Harris mirrored his mother's work ethic in his ascent to Syracuse
"The road isn't always smooth." Taj Harris’ mother moved her job schedule around so she could take him to youth football practice. After a dismal last season, Harris returned so that one day he can provide for his “everything”. Read More »
Smith: 2021 is Dino Babers' make-or-break season
Dino Babers led Syracuse to its worst season since 2005 last year, but faces an easier schedule in 2021. Read More »
Beat writers agree that Syracuse will secure close win over Ohio
Super senior Josh Black, who’s entering his sixth season, said this was the best offseason training camp he’s been a part of. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Ohio before Syracuse’s season-opener
After a 1-10 season last year, Dino Babers will lead Syracuse on the road against Ohio for the first game of SU's 2021 season. Read More »
Rob Hanna solidifies ‘big role’ at safety for 2nd straight season
How safety Rob Hanna earned the starting position for the 2021 season. Read More »
Dino Babers talks offensive line, DeVito ahead of 1st game of season
Head coach Dino Babers addressed the media. Here are three takeaways. Read More »
Get to know Syracuse’s Class of 2022 football commits
In the Orange’s last recruiting class, the Class of 2021, they have 22 incoming players — all of whom are rated 3-stars or lower. Read More »
Syracuse football training camp blog 2021: How Syracuse improved 3-3-5 defense
Because of its 2020 season struggles, SU’s first practice for the 2021 season set a heavy focus on the setup to ensure that it’s ready for week one. Read More »
Syracuse freshman, tight end Landon Morris enters transfer portal
Morris told 247Sports that he didn’t feel like he was being utilized in the way that he was recruited as a pass-first tight end. Read More »
Former Syracuse running back Jawhar Jordan transfers to Louisville
His transfer decision comes after Jawhar Jordan announced he was entering the transfer portal in early January. Read More »
Syracuse football forecasted to finish last in ACC division
Syracuse had a 1-10 record in 2020, marking Dino Babers’ fourth losing season during his five-year tenure. Read More »
Dino Babers hints at plans for new and improved offensive line at ACC media day
Syracuse football head coach Dino Babers previewed the upcoming 2021 season at the annual ACC media day. Read More »
Syracuse to open 2025 season with Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game against Tennessee
The Orange will play in Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz stadium against Tennessee to open the 2025 season. Read More »
Texas offensive line transfer Willie Tyler decommits from Syracuse
Willie Tyler transferred to Syracuse from Texas in April. He was expected to join Florida transfer Chris Bleich on Syracuse’s offensive line. Read More »
Dino Babers reportedly the highest-paid SU employee in 2019
Football head coach Dino Babers compensated $3.5 million after the 2019 season, more than men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim and chancellor Kent Syrverud. Read More »
Former Syracuse tight end Aaron Hackett transfers to Kent State
Aaron Hackett's nine career touchdown receptions are tied for the most in school history, and his six in 2019 were the most by an SU tight end since 2011. Read More »
Syracuse punter Nolan Cooney signs with New Orleans Saints
Nolan Cooney went undrafted and signed with the New Orleans Saints, joining Syracuse teammate Trill Williams. Read More »
Syracuse's Trill Williams signs with New Orleans Saints after going undrafted
Trill Williams notched 93 tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles across his 28-game career at Syracuse. Read More »
Ifeatu Melifonwu selected in 3rd round by Detroit Lions in NFL Draft
Melifonwu accumulated 55 tackles in 2020, and his draft stock rose after he impressed scouts at the Senior Bowl and Syracuse's pro day. Read More »
Andre Cisco selected in 3rd round by Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021 NFL Draft
Andre Cisco was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft after recording 65 tackles as a sophomore. He missed most of his junior season due to injury. Read More »
Dino Babers: 'Best room' of quarterback depth he's seen as Syracuse coach
After nearly one month of spring practice, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers spoke with the media Wednesday for the first time since March 30. Read More »
Syracuse linebacker Tyrell Richards enters transfer portal
Richards recorded 54 total tackles over his 31-game career at Syracuse during three seasons. Read More »
Former Texas offensive lineman Willie Tyler transfers to Syracuse
Tyler did not play in either of his two seasons at Texas after redshirting his first season and opting out of the second due to COVID-19. Read More »
Wide receiver Ed Hendrix reportedly no longer SU student
Syracuse wide receiver Ed Hendrix is not taking classes at SU for the spring semester, according to Stephen Bailey of 247Sports. Read More »