Writer: Cooper Andrews
Jeff Nixon’s philosophy molded by Dolphins stint alongside current NFL coaches
Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon’s 2011-15 stint with the Miami Dolphins alongside current NFL head coaches Ben Johnson and Dan Campbell helped form his coaching philosophy. Read More »
Data dive: Syracuse's defining numbers halfway through 2025 season
Syracuse has been a mixed bag to start the 2025 season, derailed by Steve Angeli’s Achilles tear after a promising start to the season. Our beat writer looks at the numbers behind Syracuse’s uneven start. Read More »
Andrews: Steve Angeli’s absence is clearly too much for Syracuse to overcome
Syracuse has lost its last two games since Steve Angeli suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on Sept. 20 against Clemson. Read More »
Syracuse drops back-to-back games for 1st time under Fran Brown in loss at SMU
Syracuse got crushed by SMU on the road Saturday, falling 31-18 after facing a 24-0 first-half deficit. It’s the first time the Orange have lost back-to-back games under Fran Brown. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse football’s battle in Dallas vs. SMU
Syracuse football looks to respond from its blowout loss to Duke this Saturday against SMU, the reigning ACC regular-season champions. Our beat writer previews the Orange’s first-ever road matchup against the Mustangs. Read More »
Film Review: Chunk plays from Duke gash Syracuse defense in Week 5 demise
In Saturday’s 38-3 loss against Duke, Syracuse failed to set the edge, leading to multiple chunk plays for the Blue Devils. Read More »
How a 2nd-quarter targeting review doomed Syracuse against Duke
Syracuse’s chances against Duke took a major hit after a second-quarter targeting review on a 19-yard completion to Johntay Cook. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Duke: Turnovers, Mensah in control
Syracuse football got crushed by Duke Saturday afternoon in a game controlled by Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah. Read More »
SU’s youthful secondary packs a punch: ‘We’re going to hit you in your mouth’
Reflecting Fran Brown’s signature tenacity, Syracuse’s youthful secondary is setting the tone for its defense’s physicality through the first four games. Read More »
Film Review: Syracuse’s 3rd-down defense holds firm vs. Klubnik, Clemson
Syracuse forced Clemson to convert just 3-of-13 third downs in Saturday’s upset victory. Here's the film behind some of SU's most important third-down stops. Read More »
Antoine Deslauriers named ACC Linebacker of the Week
Syracuse freshman linebacker Antoine Deslauriers earned ACC Linebacker of the Week honors after forcing two fumbles in SU's win over Clemson. Read More »
Fran Brown talks Angeli injury, faith in Collins at weekly press conference
Fran Brown announced Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli will undergo surgery on Monday afternoon for his season-ending Achilles injury. Here's what else Brown said at his weekly press conference. Read More »
Steve Angeli to miss rest of 2025 season with Achilles tear
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his Achilles, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. Angeli will likely qualify for a medical redshirt, giving him two more years of eligibility. Read More »
Syracuse’s pass rush is missing an identity. Who steps up in ACC play?
Syracuse football’s pass rush is still searching for game-wreckers to emerge on its roster as it heads into ACC play. Read More »
With advice from Shaq, Byron Washington plays for a bigger purpose
Recruited as a key part of SU's future, 6-foot-8, near-400-lb Byron Washington’s journey to get his body into football shape is paying off. Read More »
Film Review: Demetres Samuel Jr.’s 2-way debut for Syracuse
Demetres Samuel Jr. recorded his first offensive snaps of his collegiate career in Syracuse’s 66-24 rout of Colgate Friday. Read More »
Steve Angeli enters SU single-game record books with 6 TDs vs. Colgate
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli totaled six touchdowns in Friday’s 66-24 win over Colgate, joining a select group of SU football alumni. Read More »
Syracuse crushes Colgate 66-24 in tune-up game
Syracuse football crushed Colgate 66-24 Friday night in the Dome as the Orange totaled 620 yards of offense. Quarterback Steve Angeli led SU with 417 passing yards and six total touchdowns. Read More »
THE PEACEKEEPER: Oren Lyons’ endless quest to preserve Indigenous values
Oren Lyons’ life revolves around preserving Indigenous culture. At 95 years old, he continues to be the Haudenosaunee’s beacon for hope. Read More »
Orange look to handle Colgate as Death Valley matchup looms
Colgate finished 2024 with a 2-10 record but’s performed significantly better against ranked FCS programs in 2025. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Raiders before Friday’s matchup against Syracuse. Read More »
Film Review: SU defense buckles down late to seal win over UConn
Syracuse football’s stout defensive performance against UConn went under the radar. Here's how it helped SU buckle down late. Read More »
Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame induction: Live thoughts, reactions
Former Syracuse standout Carmelo Anthony will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame tonight. Follow along for live updates. Read More »
Andrews: Carmelo Anthony stands alone as SU’s most accomplished athlete
Carmelo Anthony will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. With this distinction, and his everlasting cultural impact, our columnist writes that Anthony stands alone as SU’s most accomplished athlete. Read More »
Fellow Basketball Hall of Fame inductees praise Carmelo Anthony’s legacy
Before Carmelo Anthony’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction Saturday, his fellow Hall of Fame peers spoke about his legacy. Read More »