Writer: Connor Smith
The next day: Finding a No. 1 receiver to take load off Tucker will be key for Syracuse
While the Orange had a reliable No. 1 in the early years of Dino Babers' tenure, they have been using a committee of wide receivers for the past two season. Read More »
Syracuse turns to Oronde Gadsden, Max Mang without Chris Elmore against UConn
Syracuse lost its veteran fullback Chris Elmore for the season last week, but tight ends Oronde Gadsden and Max Mang stepped up against UConn in his place. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse-UConn: Shrader, defense shine in 2nd blowout win
Garrett Shrader recorded five touchdowns, and Syracuse led from start to finish in an easy 48-14 road win over UConn. Read More »
Notebook: Williams returns as key playmaker, introducing Derek McDonald ahead of UConn
Garrett Williams’ interception against Louisville was the kind of play that excites NFL scouts. Read More »
Stefon Thompson, Chris Elmore expected to miss rest of season with injuries
Head coach Dino Babers announced that Elmore and Thompson will likely redshirt after the two players suffered season-ending injuries against Louisville. Read More »
AIR IT OUT: With Syracuse's new offense, Garrett Shrader is ready to test his improved arm
Garrett Shrader’s passing improvements have him poised to lead Syracuse’s new offense through the air. Read More »
Smith: Syracuse football’s failures have cost it a seat at the big table
Poor decisions will keep the Orange out of college football’s power conferences in the future. Read More »
Dino Babers talks Louisville, week 1 depth chart ahead of season opener
Babers talked about Louisville, who will play come to the JMA Dome on Saturday for week one of the season. Read More »
Syracuse freshman Dom Foster suspended for violating team rules
During training camp, Foster saw time as both a wide receiver and a defensive back. But he wasn't expected to see much playing time. Read More »
Former FAU wide receiver D’Marcus Adams announces transfer to Syracuse
Adams played two seasons at Florida State and FAU each before transferring to SU. Read More »
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Former Syracuse offensive lineman Airon Servais invited to New York Jets minicamp
Airon Servais becomes the fourth former Syracuse player to earn an NFL opportunity this offseason after earning a Jets minicamp invite. Read More »
3 Syracuse players earn NFL opportunities after going undrafted
McKinley Williams, Kingsley Jonathan and Josh Black all inked NFL deals after not being selected in this year’s NFL draft. Read More »
Cody Roscoe uses 11 weeks at Ford Sports Performance to transform body before NFL draft
Cody Roscoe finished third in the ACC with 8.5 sacks last season and is on track to be the next Syracuse player to sign with an NFL team. Read More »
Justin Lamson displays strong passing ability in place of Garrett Shrader
With Garrett Shrader out, backup quarterback Justin Lamson threw for two touchdowns against Syracuse's second unit. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s spring game: Tucker, Shrader scratched, big plays galore
Justin Lamson excelled in place of Garrett Shrader and SU's new offense converted on several big plays. More observations from the Orange's spring game. Read More »
Breaking down Syracuse’s new offense ahead of its spring game
Syracuse has been looking to add a stronger passing game while installing its new offense during spring practices. Read More »
Notebook: Defensive newcomers, running back play highlights week before spring game
Duce Chestnut is bringing a new “swagger” this year and SU’s top recruit works his way up in the depth chart. Read More »
'He's a savant of football': Nathaniel Hackett’s road from SU to the Denver Broncos
Nathaniel Hackett was an assistant at Syracuse from 2010-12 before he had offensive coordinator stints with three NFL teams. Read More »
Dino Babers talks offensive changes, defensive returners after 1st spring practice
After hiring four new coaches, the majority on offense, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers is pleased with the implementation of his its offensive system. Read More »
Former Syracuse football assistant George DeLeone dies at 73
George DeLeone, who spent 17 years at Syracuse as an assistant, died on Tuesday night. He coached under head coaches Dick MacPherson and Paul Pasqualoni. Read More »
'SYRACUSE NEVER CAME': Inside the Orange’s recruiting missteps in New Jersey
Syracuse hasn’t secured a top-five player in the state of New Jersey since Dino Babers took over as head coach in 2016. Read More »
Michael Johnson Sr. reportedly hired as Syracuse wide receivers coach
Johnson is tasked with improving a Syracuse receiving core that ranked last in the ACC in passing yardage per game last year. Read More »