Writer archives: Aiden Stepansky
Contact Aiden at: amstepan@syr.edu | @AidenStepansky
Former Alabama offensive lineman Naquil Betrand transfers to SU
Former Alabama offensive lineman Naquil Betrand has transferred to Syracuse, he announced with On3 on social media Tuesday. Betrand has three years of eligibility remaining and is SU’s first get this cycle. Read More »
SU stifled by Georgetown’s zone defense down the stretch in 4-point loss
Stifled by Georgetown’s zone defense, Syracuse failed to score a field goal in the final four minutes, leading to a 75-71 loss. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Georgetown: Inside battle, 3-point woes
Syracuse went 4-for-16 from 3 while missing 8 of 29 free throws, leading to a 4-point loss to Georgetown. More observations on its 75-71 loss. Read More »
Offensive lineman Joshua Miller withdraws from transfer portal
Syracuse offensive lineman Joshua Miller has taken his name out of the transfer portal, he announced on social media Thursday night. Read More »
Syracuse regular-season grades: Receivers thrive, special teams falters
In 2024, Syracuse’s receiving core and passing game excelled while its defensive line and special teams units struggled mightily. Read More »
Analyzing 5 viable transfer-portal options to replace Kyle McCord
Fran Brown scooped Kyle McCord from the transfer portal last offseason. The rest is history, as he reset program passing records. Read More »
Syracuse rises to No. 22 in AP Poll, No. 21 in CFP
SU moved up to No. 22 in the AP Top-25 Poll and No. 21 in the College Football Playoff rankings following conference championship weekend. Read More »
Syracuse drops ACC opener to Notre Dame 69-64
Syracuse fell 69-64 to Notre Dame in its ACC opener Saturday. SU was shutout from beyond the arc for the first time since 2014, going 0-for-9. Read More »
‘The best 6 days of my life’: Reliving Syracuse football’s Tokyo trip 35 years later
“It was an experience of a lifetime.” On Dec. 3, 1989, Syracuse traveled 11,000 miles for a regular season bout in Tokyo, Japan. 35 years later, members of the squad reminisce on their week on foreign soil. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU’s ACC-opener vs. Notre Dame
Syracuse and Notre Dame are both missing their leading scorers. Our beat writer has everything to know about SU’s ACC opener against the Fighting Irish. Read More »
Oronde Gadsden II makes All-ACC 1st Team, 12 SU players honored
Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II was named to the All-ACC First Team, while 12 SU players were honored by the conference. Read More »
Fran Brown named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week
SU first-year head coach Fran Brown has been named the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week, the foundation announced in a press release Tuesday. Read More »
Meeks, Grant, Washington named ACC Players of the Week
Syracuse wide receiver Jackson Meeks, defensive back Devin Grant and right tackle Savion Washington have each earned ACC Player of the Week Honors. Read More »
Maurice Medley commits to Syracuse’s 2026 class
Three-star Maurice Medley committed to SU on Monday. He chose Syracuse over Penn State and Michigan, and is its 3rd commit in the 2026 class. Read More »
Syracuse’s defense slowed Cam Ward just enough to notch upset victory
Despite allowing 503 total yards to Miami, Syracuse’s defense forced a key turnover and made a late third-down stop to secure an upset win. Read More »
Gallery: Best images from SU's triumph over Miami
Syracuse football capped off its 2024 regular season with a 42-38 victory over No. 8 Miami. Here are the best images from SU's first AP Top-10 win since 2017. Read More »
McCord outduels Ward in SU’s 42-38 victory over Miami, 1st top-10 win since 2017
Led by Kyle McCord’s 380 passing yards and three touchdowns, Syracuse defeated No. 8 Miami 42-38. SU’s victory is its first top-10 win since 2017 and its third ranked victory in 2024. Read More »
3-star linebacker Trey Dudley commits to Syracuse
Trey Dudley, a three-star linebacker from Virginia, announced his commitment to Syracuse on social media Wednesday evening. Read More »
Previewing SU’s regular-season finale vs. No. 8 Miami
SU’s matchup with No. 8 Miami brings together two top quarterbacks, as Kyle McCord and Cam Ward average a combined 701.82 passing yards per game. Here's everything to know about the Hurricanes before Saturday’s regular-season finale. Read More »
4-star defensive back Kaylib Singleton commits to Syracuse
Kaylib Singleton announced his commitment to Syracuse on social media Monday evening. He is SU's 32nd commit in its 2025 recruiting class. Read More »
Syracuse beats UConn 31-24 as Kyle McCord rewrites SU passing records
Kyle McCord passed for a career-high 470 yards, breaking SU's single-season program record. McCord’s big day led to a 31-24 win over UConn. Read More »
Jackson Kennedy has stabilized SU’s previous kicking inconsistencies
Syracuse’s kicking game was a glaring weakness early in 2024, as two kickers combined for a 5-for-11 mark on field goals. The Orange have since used Jackson Kennedy, stabilizing the position, Read More »