Writer archives: Cooper Andrews
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Syracuse’s Jeff Nixon interviews for Houston Texans OC job
Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon interviewed for the Houston Texans’ offensive coordinator job, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Read More »
SU lands IMG offensive lineman Steven Pickard in 2026 class
Syracuse has earned a commitment from 2026 offensive lineman Steven Pickard, who attends IMG Academy in Florida. Read More »
Syracuse reportedly to hire Ricky Brumfield as special teams coordinator
Syracuse football is hiring Ricky Brumfield as its new special teams coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported Thursday. Read More »
Syracuse finishes 2024 season at No. 20 in AP Poll
Syracuse slots in at No. 20 in the final AP Top-25 Poll of the 2024 season, its highest national ranking to end a campaign since 2018. Read More »
U.S., Canada call on IOC to allow Haudenosaunee lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics
The U.S. and Canada released a statement calling on the IOC to add the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to compete in lacrosse at the 2028 Olympics. Read More »
Former Syracuse player Larry Loudis dies at 88
Former Syracuse men’s basketball player Larry Loudis died Wednesday at 88 years old, syracuse.com reported. Read More »
Fran Brown wins Bear Bryant Award for Newcomer Coach of the Year
Fran Brown has been named the Bear Bryant Award recipient for Newcomer Coach of the Year after leading Syracuse to a 10-win season in 2024. Read More »
Camden native Jojo White commits to Syracuse’s 2026 class
Offensive lineman Jojo White, a Camden, New Jersey, native, has committed to Syracuse’s 2026 class, he announced on social media Sunday. Read More »
Kyle McCord declares for NFL Draft, no longer pursuing NCAA waiver
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Kyle McCord is no longer pursuing a waiver from the NCAA to play a fifth season, choosing to enter the 2025 NFL Draft after a record-setting year at SU. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse reveals 2025 schedule
Syracuse men’s lacrosse has revealed its 2025 schedule, consisting of 14 games. The Orange begin their season in the JMA Wireless Dome on Feb. 1 against Jacksonville. Read More »
Syracuse DE Fadil Diggs declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Fadil Diggs announced on social media that he’s declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Diggs led Syracuse with 7.5 sacks in 2024. Read More »
Rutgers transfer WR Chris Long Jr. decommits from Syracuse
Chris Long Jr. announced on X he is re-opening his recruitment. The former Rutgers wide receiver committed to Syracuse last month. Read More »
‘Height of the Big East’: Remembering Dikembe Mutombo’s legacy in Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry
Dikembe Mutombo is hailed in the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry for his imposing shot-blocking presence. Ahead of the matchup’s 100th edition, former players and coaches remembered Mutombo’s legacy. Read More »
Kyle McCord announces he will play in Holiday Bowl vs. Washington State
Syracuse QB Kyle McCord announced on CBS5 he’ll play in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27. The game is likely McCord’s last appearance with SU. Read More »
DB Jaeden Gould enters portal, 9th Syracuse player to transfer
Syracuse defensive back Jaeden Gould has entered the transfer portal, becoming Syracuse’s ninth player to do so. Gould finished the 2024 season with 10 tackles in eight games. Read More »
Syracuse lands OL Javeion Cooper, 4th commitment in 2026 class
Class of 2026 OL Javeion Cooper has committed to Syracuse, he announced Tuesday. Cooper chose SU over Florida State and Penn State. Read More »
Placekicker Brady Denaburg enters transfer portal
Syracuse placekicker Brady Denaburg announced he is entering the transfer portal on social media Monday. Denaburg went 3-for-6 on field-goal attempts in four games this season. Read More »
Evaluating transfer-portal targets for SU’s defense in 2025 cycle
As seniors move on from SU, Fran Brown must reload his defense in the transfer portal. Here are 8 portal options for SU's defense in 2025. Read More »
‘Don’t give ammo to me’: Inside Fran Brown’s road to rejuvenating SU football
Fran Brown led Syracuse to a historic regular season in his first year as head coach. Though he doesn’t think he’s begun to scratch the surface. Read More »
Syracuse makes final regular-season CFP Poll, ranked at No. 22
Syracuse football has made the final regular-season rankings from the College Football Playoff Committee, slotting in at No. 22. It’s SU’s first time in the CFP rankings since 2018. Read More »
Film Review: Jackson Meeks torches Miami secondary in upset win
Jackson Meeks torched Miami’s secondary in Syracuse’s 42-38 upset win Saturday, totaling seven catches for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Read More »
Syracuse enters AP Poll at No. 23, 1st time ranked under Fran Brown
Syracuse football slots in at No. 23 in this week's AP Top-25 Poll, marking the first time it's ranked under head coach Fran Brown. Read More »
Andrews: In program-defining upset over Miami, Syracuse proves it's 'back'
Column: Syracuse's upset over Miami capped off Fran Brown’s first year in style while disproving doubts about the program’s potential. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Miami: QB battle, signature closeout
Despite No. 8 Miami entering the day with a +112 fourth-quarter point differential, Syracuse closed out the Hurricanes late to clinch its biggest win of the season. More observations on SU’s 42-38 victory. Read More »