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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 »

September 11, 2022 at 6:14 pm


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 »

September 11, 2022 at 12:22 am


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 »

September 10, 2022 at 10:21 pm


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 »

September 6, 2022 at 9:24 pm


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 »

September 5, 2022 at 12:46 pm


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 »

September 1, 2022 at 1:19 am


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 »

September 1, 2022 at 12:17 am


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 »

August 29, 2022 at 6:03 pm


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 »

August 27, 2022 at 10:24 am


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 »

May 6, 2022 at 5:47 pm


Duck: Connor Smith

Asst. copy editor | Spring 2021; Asst. sports editor | Fall 2021; Sports editor | Spring 2022 Read More »

May 5, 2022 at 7:00 am


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 »

May 4, 2022 at 1:53 pm


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 »

April 30, 2022 at 11:32 pm


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 »

April 27, 2022 at 9:37 pm


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 »

April 3, 2022 at 11:38 pm


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 »

April 1, 2022 at 11:11 pm


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 »

March 30, 2022 at 10:44 pm


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 »

March 28, 2022 at 6:46 pm


'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 »

March 28, 2022 at 1:03 am



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 »

March 7, 2022 at 1:23 pm


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 »

March 2, 2022 at 1:37 pm


'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 »

February 3, 2022 at 12:33 am


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 »

January 25, 2022 at 4:25 pm