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Writer: Cooper Andrews

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 »

September 5, 2025 at 9:13 pm


Back on track: Johntay Cook transferred to Syracuse to unlock NFL dream

"He never got the opportunity to show it at the other place. He just needs a chance." With a renewed spirit since transferring from Texas, junior wide receiver Johntay Cook is set up for professional potential at Syracuse. Read More »

September 3, 2025 at 10:22 pm


Film Review: Rundown of Jeff Nixon’s backfield tweaks for Syracuse

After losing LeQuint Allen Jr. to the NFL this offseason, offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon revamped SU’s run game around Yasin Willis and his son Will Nixon. Against Tennessee, Willis was strong as a power back while Will thrived as a pass catcher. Read More »

September 1, 2025 at 9:11 pm


Fran Brown talks Jamie Tremble, O-line at weekly presser

Fran Brown took the podium before Syracuse’s home opener against UConn on Saturday, discussing Jamie Tremble playing both sides of the ball and possible changes to SU’s offensive line. Read More »

September 1, 2025 at 3:48 pm


QB Steve Angeli flashes poise in Syracuse debut

Despite Syracuse’s 46-25 loss to No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday, starting quarterback Steve Angeli flashed his poise with a strong second-half performance. Read More »

August 31, 2025 at 9:33 am


‘5 sacks is unacceptable’: Syracuse’s new-look O-line stumbles vs. Tennessee

“As long as I’m the football coach, that’ll never be acceptable for us to do that.” Syracuse’s new-look offensive line struggled to protect QB Steve Angeli, giving up five sacks in its 45-26 loss to No. 24 Tennessee. Read More »

August 30, 2025 at 7:26 pm


Observations from SU’s season-opening loss: O-line struggles, Angeli’s debut

Syracuse heavily struggled in the trenches against No. 24 Tennessee, allowing five sacks and a Volunteers’ scoop-and-score on a strip sack. Our beat writer has more observations on SU’s season-opening loss in Atlanta. Read More »

August 30, 2025 at 4:12 pm


REBUILDING YEAR: 2025 is a reset season for Syracuse. And that’s fine.

With how much talent the Orange lost heading into this year, 2025 is bound to be a rebuilding year for Fran Brown’s second year at the helm. Read More »

August 28, 2025 at 12:03 am


2 EASY: 17-year-old Demetres Samuel Jr. is college football’s next 2-way phenom

Demetres Samuel Jr. left high school a year early because it was “too easy.” Boasting a rare body of work, SU’s 17-year-old freshman is determined to become football’s next two-way star. Read More »

August 28, 2025 at 12:00 am


The Orange sport 2 talented quarterbacks. Could they use both?

Fran Brown named Steve Angeli SU’s starting quarterback against No. 24 Tennessee on Aug. 18. With Rickie Collins Jr. waiting in the wings, our beat writers discuss whether SU should employ two QBs. Read More »

August 26, 2025 at 10:41 pm


To avenge last year’s defensive woes, Syracuse shifts tackling philosophy

After tackling woes cost Syracuse an opportunity at two crucial victories in 2024, SU’s defense has since refined its tackling approach to try and take a leap in 2025. Read More »

August 20, 2025 at 9:16 pm


Fran Brown discusses choice to start Angeli over Collins as Syracuse’s QB

Fran Brown discussed his decision to name Steve Angeli as Syracuse’s starting quarterback at his final training camp press conference Monday. Read More »

August 18, 2025 at 9:46 pm


SU names Steve Angeli starting QB before opener vs. No. 24 Tennessee

Syracuse football will start quarterback Steve Angeli on Aug. 30 against No. 24 Tennessee, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Monday. Angeli passed for 772 yards and 10 touchdowns at Notre Dame from 2023-24. Read More »

August 18, 2025 at 11:43 am


SU alumnus in stable condition after Midtown Manhattan office shooting

A Syracuse University alumnus was severely injured after a lone gunman killed four people in a Midtown Manhattan office building Monday. Read More »

August 4, 2025 at 8:49 pm


House v. NCAA settlement approved, schools to now pay athletes directly

Judge Claudia Wilken approved the House v. NCAA settlement Friday, allowing collegiate institutions to directly pay athletes beginning July 1. All schools will have a cap of $20.5 million to spread across all sports. Read More »

June 6, 2025 at 11:23 pm


SU midfielder Jackson Birtwistle enters transfer portal

Syracuse midfielder Jackson Birtwistle entered the transfer portal Tuesday, becoming SU’s fifth player to hit the portal this offseason. Birtwistle tallied 59 points in 43 career games with the Orange. Read More »

June 3, 2025 at 6:07 pm


In ending 48-year NCAA title drought, Cornell parallels legendary 1977 team

Cornell won the 2025 NCAA Championship, beating Maryland 13-10 on Monday. But the groundwork for the title was laid a half-century ago by the Big Red's dominance in the 1970s. Read More »

May 27, 2025 at 4:13 pm


Andrews: Even without a natty, Syracuse exceeded expectations in 2025

Column: Syracuse men’s lacrosse suffered a brutal season-ending loss to Maryland, a team it can’t seem to shake. Still, with an ACC title and Final Four berth, SU outperformed its expectations in 2025, our columnist writes. Read More »

May 25, 2025 at 2:03 pm


SU’s season ends with thud, suffers 14-8 loss to Maryland in Final Four

After a triumphant 2025 season, No. 6 seed Syracuse’s campaign ended in blowout fashion, falling 14-8 to No. 2 seed Maryland in the Final Four. It marks SU’s eighth straight loss to the Terrapins. Read More »

May 24, 2025 at 5:16 pm


Looking back at Syracuse’s 2000s Final Four teams

Syracuse men’s lacrosse will compete in its 10th Final Four of the century this weekend, its first Championship Weekend appearance since 2013. Our beat writers look back at SU’s past Final Four squads of the 2000s. Read More »

May 23, 2025 at 8:49 am


Jimmy McCool’s Gillette Stadium homecoming is Boston die-hard’s dream

Jimmy McCool helped Syracuse clinch a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2013. The Massachusetts native and lifelong Patriots fan will get a New England homecoming at Gillette Stadium. Read More »

May 23, 2025 at 8:39 am


Everything to know before Syracuse’s Final Four battle with Maryland

In its first Final Four appearance since 2013, Syracuse men’s lacrosse meets Maryland in a rematch of their battle in February. Our beat writer previews the Orange and Terrapins ahead of Saturday’s game in Gillette Stadium. Read More »

May 22, 2025 at 4:40 pm


What Gary Gait, John Tillman said before SU’s Final Four battle vs. Maryland

Syracuse looks to end a seven-game losing streak to Maryland Saturday in the Final Four. Here’s what both team’s head coaches said before the matchup. Read More »

May 20, 2025 at 3:11 pm


In homeland of Long Island, Joey Spallina delivers his signature moment

Joey Spallina caught fire when it mattered most, pouring in a team-leading eight points Saturday against Princeton to send Syracuse to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. Read More »

May 17, 2025 at 9:04 pm