Writer archives: Cooper Andrews
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Opponent Preview: What to know before SU travels to No. 25 UNLV
Syracuse faces its toughest task of the season Friday night against No. 25 UNLV, whose 283 rushing yards per game ranks sixth in the country. Here’s what to know before SU’s ranked showdown in Las Vegas. Read More »
New college football league proposed by Kent Syverud-backed group
College Sports Tomorrow, a group that lists SU Chancellor Kent Syverud as an ambassador, proposed the formation of a new league called the College Student Football League on Tuesday. The proposed league would replace the current FBS model. Read More »
Film Review: Oronde Gadsden stalled against Stanford, Holy Cross
Oronde Gadsden dominated in its first two games, but he's tallied just 16 combined yards versus Stanford and Holy Cross since then. Read More »
4-star safety Demetres Samuel flips to SU, becomes its highest-rated 2025 commit
Four-star safety Demetres Samuel has flipped his commitment from Florida to Syracuse, On3 Sports reported Sunday evening. Samuel is now the highest-rated recruit in SU’s class of 2025. Read More »
Film Review: Analyzing key plays from Syracuse’s defense in loss to Stanford
While Syracuse mostly held Stanford’s offense in check, a coverage lapse allowed Elic Ayomanor to make a game-sealing first-down catch. Read More »
Andrews: Syracuse let a crucial win slip away vs. Stanford
Column: Syracuse allowed a win to slip from its grasp against Stanford Friday night. While it’s too early to count them out, the path for the Orange in a wide-open ACC suddenly looks much more difficult. Read More »
Syracuse stunned by Stanford 26-24 after allowing time-expiring field goal
Kyle McCord led SU to take a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter against Stanford. Yet Cardinal kicker Emmett Kenney buried a 39-yard field goal with time expiring to stun the Orange 26-24. Read More »
INAUGURAL BATTLE: Previewing Syracuse football’s 1st-ever matchup vs. Stanford
For the first time ever, Syracuse football battles Stanford in a cross-country matchup at the JMA Wireless Dome. Here's everything to know about the Orange and Cardinal ahead of the contest. Read More »
‘NATIONAL BRAND’: Stanford matchup signifies start of Syracuse’s dreams in realigned ACC
Syracuse’s matchup versus Stanford Friday is the first ACC football game featuring a new university from the conference’s three-school expansion. For SU, the contest signifies its continued push to grow its national brand. Read More »
Film Review: Diving into Syracuse’s suspect special teams vs. Georgia Tech
SU had a field goal blocked, a punt blocked and failed to recover a Georgia Tech onside kick despite defeating the Yellow Jackets 31-28. Read More »
Film Review: Kyle McCord dazzles from pocket in SU debut for career-best day
After a three-and-out to begin Syracuse's season-opener versus Ohio, Kyle McCord dialed in, throwing for 354 yards and four touchdowns. Here's a break down of how McCord excelled from the pocket in his SU debut. Read More »
Marlowe Wax named ACC Linebacker of the Week
Marlowe Wax has been named the ACC's Week 1 Linebacker of the Week. Wax notched six tackles versus Ohio before a third-quarter injury. Read More »
Trebor Peña delivers breakout 3-touchdown performance to open 2024 season
Wide receiver Trebor Peña, who missed most of last season due to injury, exploded for three touchdowns in Syracuse’s 38-22 victory over Ohio. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Ohio: McCord’s debut, Wax’s injury
Kyle McCord lit up the stat sheet in his Syracuse debut, tallying 354 passing yards and four touchdowns while looking poised in the pocket. More observations from SU's season-opening win over Ohio. Read More »
WINNING TIME: Syracuse’s talent warrants a sense of urgency in year 1 of the Fran Brown era
Column: Fran Brown has fulfilled every promise at Syracuse so far. Now, with one of their most talented rosters in recent memory, the Orange must deliver an explosive season to set the foundation for Brown’s tenure. Read More »
THE FRAN EFFECT: Fran Brown’s transcendent offseason reshaped Syracuse football
Fran Brown’s northeast recruiting influence fortified Syracuse football’s presence in the region, setting the stage for a promising future in central New York. Read More »
SU’s d-line features new formation, key transfers ahead of 2024 season
Syracuse refined its defensive line this offseason, adding key pieces in the transfer portal along with a new formation. Read More »
Kyle McCord, LeQuint Allen Jr. named to 2024 Maxwell Award Watchlist
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord and running back LeQuint Allen Jr. have been named to the preseason watchlist for the 2024 Maxwell Award, which recognizes college football’s most outstanding player. Read More »
NY state to invest $3M in JMA Wireless Dome renovation
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member William Magnarelli announced Tuesday a $3 million investment to advance the JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. Read More »
3-star Class of 2025 DL Quante Gillians commits to Syracuse
Three-star defensive lineman Quante Gillians has committed to Syracuse, he announced on social media. Gillians, a Rochester native, chose the Orange over Michigan State, Georgia Tech and West Virginia, among others. Read More »
4-star lacrosse recruit Wyatt Bowman commits to Syracuse football
Class of 2025 tight end Wyatt Bowman has committed to Syracuse, per 247Sports. Bowman, also a four-star lacrosse midfielder, was previously committed to North Carolina’s lacrosse program. Read More »
Andrews: Despite how it ended, 2024 showed Gary Gait is building Syracuse into a champion
Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament loss to Denver was disappointing, with the Orange falling one game short of the Final Four. But Gary Gait showed in 2024 that he’s building SU into a champion – he just needs more time. Read More »
Syracuse’s attack silenced in season-ending loss to Denver
Joey Spallina, Owen Hiltz and Christian Mulé were held without a shot in the first half and only combined for two total points as No. 5 seed Denver shut down No. 4 seed Syracuse’s attack. Read More »
Observations from SU’s NCAA quarterfinals loss to Denver: Mark shines, attack falters
Will Mark bounced back from his struggles against Duke and Towson, making seven first-half saves to keep No. 5 seed Denver at bay early. More observations on No. 4 seed Syracuse’s season-ending 10-8 loss. Read More »