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Dabbundo: Babers' decision not to use timeouts shows no faith in his team

The Orange punted on 4th-and-6 from their own 41 with seven minutes to play in Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. Read More »

September 22, 2020 at 9:26 pm


Syracuse totals just 171 yards of offense in 21-10 loss to Pittsburgh

Rex Culpepper's 69-yard touchdown pass to Taj Harris accounted for 40% of the Orange's total yards on offense against the Panthers. Read More »

September 19, 2020 at 3:31 pm


Beat writer Q&A: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Craig Meyer previews SU-Pitt

Pittsburgh cruised past Austin Peay, 55-0, in its season-opener last week while Syracuse fell to No. 18 North Carolina, 31-6. Read More »

September 16, 2020 at 12:04 am


Film review: Syracuse’s 2019 offensive line failures overflow into 2020

The Orange struggled along the entire offensive line on Sunday, as they had a 30% stuff rate and Tommy DeVito was sacked seven times. Read More »

September 15, 2020 at 12:00 am


Dino Babers searches for improvements in Week 2 from stagnant SU offense

The Orange’s offense failed in both the run and pass in Saturday’s loss, and Dino Babers chalked that up to failed execution and self-inflicted mistakes. Read More »

September 14, 2020 at 2:51 pm


PROGRESS PAUSED: In year 5, Dino Babers must prove SU’s progress hasn’t stalled

Babers is 23-26 in his four years at Syracuse and has had one winning season that ended with a Camping World Bowl victory. Read More »

September 9, 2020 at 11:55 pm


HOMETOWN LEGACY: How Venice’s football pedigree shaped Aaron Hackett into SU’s top tight end

Hackett is the latest of the many Division I tight ends to come from Venice High School in Florida — including former Syracuse tight end Beckett Wales. Read More »

September 9, 2020 at 9:51 pm


Opponent Preview: What you need to know about North Carolina

Syracuse begins its 11-game season on Saturday at 12 p.m. at North Carolina. Here's what you need to know about the Tar Heels. Read More »

September 8, 2020 at 10:02 pm


Dabbundo: SU’s bubble, football plan challenges reality of NCAA amateurism

Many of the Orange’s concerns about playing football in 2020 have faded. But that comfort shouldn’t take away from college football's underlying truths. Read More »

August 27, 2020 at 12:00 am


Data breakdown: Syracuse’s defensive strain, exceptional special teams

Syracuse football's defense struggled in 2019. Since then, newly hired defensive coordinator, Tony White aims to change the narrative with a 3-3-5 defense. Read More »

August 25, 2020 at 11:40 pm


SU teams still ‘on path to compete this fall,’ John Wildhack says

Wildhack offered a sense of cautious optimism throughout his press conference Tuesday. Read More »

August 25, 2020 at 5:19 pm


Data breakdown: Syracuse’s offensive struggles, underused tight ends

Here are five stats that break down Syracuse’s all-around offensive struggles in 2019, while previewing a potential 2020 season. Read More »

August 24, 2020 at 10:56 pm


Syracuse ‘behind’ in preparation for season opener against North Carolina

With the season still set to begin against UNC on Sept. 12, head coach Dino Babers said the Orange are behind in preparation. Read More »

August 24, 2020 at 3:27 pm


Camp Notes: Dino Babers awaits opt-out decisions from multiple players

The Orange have had one football player opt-out since the preseason began, but head coach Dino Babers says others are pending. Read More »

August 17, 2020 at 3:17 pm


Storylines to follow as Syracuse football gears up for an unusual season

Syracuse has successfully managed to keep COVID-19 infection rates low among athletes. Three storylines to follow as Syracuse football gears up for an unusual season. Read More »

August 16, 2020 at 9:06 pm


Camp Notes: With season in doubt, Babers insists SU prepares to play

Despite the prospects of a fall college football season dwindling, Dino Babers said on Monday that the ACC is on as scheduled. Read More »

August 10, 2020 at 3:56 pm


Syracuse opens season at UNC in updated football schedule

Syracuse begins the season on the road against North Carolina and Pittsburgh, before facing Georgia Tech in its home-opener. Read More »

August 6, 2020 at 9:55 am


Syracuse fans prepare for a season without the Carrier Dome

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that college athletics in New York state would be played without fans in the stands this fall. Read More »

July 24, 2020 at 7:24 pm


John Wildhack and Herman Frazier discuss fall sports and COVID-19 testing

Both John Wildhack and Herman Frazier addressed the media for an hour on Wednesday, commenting on COVID-19 protocols, racial protests and more. Read More »

June 11, 2020 at 4:48 pm


Class of 2021 defensive lineman Hayden Nelson commits to SU

3-star recruit and defensive lineman Hayden Nelson became the fifth Class of 2021 player to commit to Syracuse. Read More »

May 4, 2020 at 4:31 pm


4 former Syracuse players sign as undrafted free agents following NFL draft

Adams, Coleman, Jackson and Riley will join Alton Robinson and Sterling Hofrichter as Syracuse players from last season in the NFL. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 12:29 am


Defensive end Alton Robinson drafted in 5th round by Seattle Seahawks

Robinson, the first Syracuse player drafted in 2020, was named an All-ACC selection twice during his Syracuse career. Read More »

April 25, 2020 at 2:18 pm


Elijah Hughes officially won't return to Syracuse

Elijah Hughes will remain in the 2020 NBA Draft instead of returning to Syracuse for a final year. Read More »

April 20, 2020 at 9:00 pm


Tara Ryan proved everyone wrong in her rowing career cut short by COVID-19

Three days after Tara Ryan was finally medically cleared to start rowing again, Syracuse women’s rowing season ended abruptly due to the coronavirus Read More »

March 29, 2020 at 9:33 pm