Tag: football
Dino Babers on Scott Shafer's return to the Carrier Dome
After a 50-7 season opening win, Dino Babers talked about the "chess match" that lies ahead in facing former Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer and Middle Tennessee State. Read More »
What we learned from Syracuse's 50-7 season-opening win over Central Connecticut State
Whitner-Thomas battle at linebacker, Dungey runs, runs and runs, and the punt return position is up for grabs. Read More »
The Final Word: Syracuse drubs Central Connecticut State, 50-7
Beat writers Sam Fortier and Tomer Langer discuss Syracuse's (1-0) mauling over Central Connecticut State. Read More »
Steve Ishmael steps up as top receiver in Syracuse's blowout win against Central Connecitcut State
Steve Ishmael stepped up in the first game without Amba Etta-Tawo, dominating Central Connecticut State en route to a 50-7 victory Friday night. Read More »
Antwan Cordy hurt in Syracuse’s blowout win over Central Connecticut State
Cordy left the game with Syracuse firmly in command, 14-0, and Babers said that contributed to the decision to sit Cordy for the rest of the night. Read More »
Syracuse rumbles over Central Connecticut State in season opener, 50-7
Before an announced 30,273 fans, Syracuse won its season opener for the fourth consecutive year, shifting into cruise control after its first three possessions. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse bulldozes Central Connecticut State, 50-7, in season-opening victory
The best images from Syracuse's victory over CCSU on Friday night. Read More »
Syracuse football poll: Vote for player of the game and grade SU’s performance
Grade who the player of the game was for Syracuse and how the Orange did in its 50-7 win over Central Connecticut State on Friday night. Read More »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 50-7 blowout, season-opening win over Central Connecticut State
Eric Dungey ran, Antwan Cordy was on crutches and sophomore running back Moe Neal shined. Read More »
Jonathan Thomas out against Central Connecticut State due to team rules violation
The Orange's starting strong-side linebacker was suspended one game for a team rules violation. Read More »
Syracuse football game day: What to know about the Central Connecticut State matchup
Equip yourself for the 2017 Syracuse season opener with the channel, storylines, predictions and more. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to steamroll Central Connecticut State in 2017 season opener
Syracuse, which has not lost a season opener since 2013, opens the 2017 season Friday at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Beat writers discuss 2017 season predictions
Our beat writers explain how Syracuse football will do in 2017 following three years over which SU won only 11 games. Read More »
Syracuse football opponent preview: What to know about Central Connecticut State
Syracuse is starting its season against an FCS opponent for the fourth straight season, but it has have never matched up with CCSU before. Read More »
Grandsons of former Syracuse national champion lead Central Connecticut State
Don’t know much about Central Connecticut State? Read the story of the two brothers who lead the offense. Read More »
Dino Babers: Syracuse’s defensive line and defensive back groups 'greatly improved'
"I just don't think it's the same defense," Babers said two days ahead of the Orange's season opener against Central Connecticut State. Read More »
TIGER TRAIL: After DeShaun Watson era, Kelly Bryant steps in as Clemson’s quarterback
Critics think Kelly Bryant is just a runner, but he’s been proving them wrong for years. Read More »
STARTING BLOCKS: A healthy offensive line wants to get Dino Babers’ offense going on the ground
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers' offense improves its run game drastically in the second year. A large part of the increase comes from his offensive line which is healthy and ready for the 2017 season. Read More »
FREQUENT FLYER: As some colleges face charter shortages, Syracuse ready to take flight in 2017
Getting thousands of pounds of players to and from games can be big business for airlines while posing logistical challenges for athletic departments. Read More »
SLOT MACHINE: After being moved around early in his career, Ervin Philips finally has turned into a star as a slot receiver
Ervin Philips was brought in as a running back. He also returned punts and played as the "hybrid" in 2015. Now, he's found a home. Read More »
RUNNING IN PLACE: Eric Dungey has always said he will run less. Then he runs anyway.
The star quarterback in Syracuse head coach Dino Babers' offense is known for his scrambles out of the pocket. But he's trying to avoid that by becoming more of a pocket passer. Read More »
With new season pass, Syracuse looks to improve football student attendance
To combat declining attendance, SU’s new student ticket season passes roll out for its debut season. Read More »
Kielan Whitner's transition from defensive back to linebacker gives Syracuse a more balanced defense
Syracuse is confident in its secondary depth but still wanted to find a way to get Whitner on the field, leading to the position change. Read More »
Syracuse safety Devon Clarke ruled ineligible to play the 2017 season
The redshirt freshman safety was charged with second-degree burglary and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property in February. Read More »