Writer: Aiden Stepansky
Naithan George held scoreless across season-low 22 minutes in Hofstra loss
“I guess you can say I'm still adjusting.” Syracuse point guard Naithan George scored zero points on just four shot attempts while playing a season-low 22 minutes Saturday, resulting in SU’s upset loss to Hofstra. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss vs. Hofstra: Starling’s strong start, PG problems
Syracuse guard J.J. Starling scored 12 of Syracuse’s first 15 points but was held to just two in the second half as Hofstra took control. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s loss to the Pride. Read More »
Syracuse lost momentum but refined its game during 9-day break
Syracuse pulled off an upset win, then had to wait nine days for its next opponent. SU lost momentum, resulting in a sluggish victory over Saint Joseph’s Thursday. Read More »
Syracuse survives upset scare for 71-63 win over Saint Joseph’s
Syracuse survived an upset scare Thursday night, taking down Saint Joseph’s 71-63 for its sixth victory of the season. The Orange led by just one point with 10 minutes to play but pulled away in the closing minutes for the win. Read More »
Top 5 positions Syracuse football must address in transfer portal
Syracuse’s second season under Fran Brown was a disaster. Our beat writer breaks down the top five positions SU must address in the portal. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s nonconference bout vs. Saint Joseph’s
Following a four-game stretch versus ranked opponents, Syracuse begins its final set of nonconference games versus Saint Joseph’s on Thursday. Read More »
4 defining stats from Syracuse men’s basketball’s Quad 1 gauntlet
Syracuse struggled to rebound and shoot from beyond the arc while point guard Naithan George had turnover issues during its Quad 1 gauntlet. Read More »
LB Derek McDonald plans to enter transfer portal
Syracuse linebacker Derek McDonald plans to enter the transfer portal, he wrote on social media Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse edges coach Nick Williams departs for Florida State
Syracuse edges coach Nick Williams has agreed to join Florida State’s staff, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Monday morning. Williams spent two years on SU’s staff after stints at Texas A&M and Colorado. Read More »
Syracuse RB/KR Malachi James intends to enter transfer portal
Syracuse running back and kick returner Malachi James intends to enter the transfer portal. He played in eight games across two years with SU. Read More »
Syracuse freshman Aaron Womack to redshirt for 2025-26 season
Syracuse men's basketball freshman Aaron Womack plans to redshirt for the 2025-26 season, SU Athletics announced Friday. Womack is the only player on the Orange’s roster to not appear in a game yet this season. Read More »
Steve Angeli embraces pressure, struggle in ride back from Achilles injury
Recovering from an Achilles tear, Steve Angeli is embracing the struggles of injury to return to form and cure Syracuse’s troubles. Read More »
Syracuse’s 'Fighter of the Game' encapsulates new brand, winning formula
Syracuse rewards a player each game with the “Fighter of the Game” award, featuring custom boxing gloves and a championship belt. Tuesday, Adrian Autry earned the honor. Read More »
Adrian Autry desperately needed a Quad 1 win. His team found it.
After Syracuse's winless trip to Las Vegas, Adrian Autry was under immense pressure. In the biggest game of Autry’s tenure, SU captured a signature win over Tennesse. Read More »
Syracuse upsets No. 13 Tennessee 62-60 for 1st Quad 1 win
Syracuse pulled off its biggest win of the season Tuesday, knocking off No. 13 Tennessee 62-60 in the final minutes. Read More »
5 viable options for Syracuse’s open defensive coordinator position
Syracuse moved defensive coordinator Elijah Robinson to a co-DC role, creating a new opening for the defensive coordinator position. Our beat writers break down five viable options for Robinson’s replacement. Read More »
Orange season grades: Special teams improve, D-line collapses
SU’s coaching staff took a step back while its defensive line lacked production. Our beat writer grades each position group’s performance. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s conference challenge clash with No. 13 Tennessee
After dropping three Quad 1 games in Las Vegas, Syracuse returns home Tuesday for another chance at a big-time win versus No. 13 Tennessee. Read More »
SU’s special teams improved under Ricky Brumfield. Fran Brown still fired him.
Syracuse’s special teams unit took steps in the right direction in Ricky Brumfield’s first season. With Fran Brown reportedly firing Brumfield Monday, the head coach is now tasked with hiring his third special teams coordinator in three years. Read More »
Orange grades: Final QB blunders, secondary stumbles in loss to BC
Syracuse’s wildcat formation worked at times while its secondary collapsed in the second half against Boston College Saturday. Our beat writer grades each position group’s performance from the Orange’s season-ending loss to BC. Read More »
Stepansky: Fran Brown can still rebuild Syracuse. But he must make changes.
Fran Brown’s second season at Syracuse didn’t go to plan, spiraling into a nine-loss campaign. Our beat writer argues that Brown is still the man to bring Syracuse back to its national-title roots. But he’ll need to make major changes. Read More »
Syracuse’s nightmare 2025 season ends with 34-12 loss to Boston College
Syracuse completed its horrific 2025 season with a 34-12 loss to Boston College Saturday, securing last place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Orange finished the season 3-9 and dropped their last eight games. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse football’s season finale vs. Boston College
Syracuse faces Boston College in the season finale Saturday, with the loser finishing in last place in the ACC. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Orange and the Eagles ahead of their matchup. Read More »
5 biggest questions Syracuse faces entering pivotal offseason
Syracuse’s 2025 season collapsed after Steve Angeli suffered a season-ending injury against Clemson. The Orange now face five major questions entering a pivotal offseason under head coach Fran Brown. Read More »