Writer archives: Daily Orange Sports Staff
D.O. Sportscast: Syracuse’s UNH win, Cal game and field hockey’s 3-1 start
Syracuse football dominated New Hampshire in its season opener and now faces Cal Saturday. SU field hockey has won three of its first four games. Our beat writers and a special guest join The D.O. Sportscast to discuss both squads’ starts. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse football will defeat California in ACC opener
Syracuse faces California at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener. Our beat writers agree the Orange’s defensive dominance and Steve Angeli will help them beat Cal and move to 2-0. Read More »
CLEAN SLATE: Football Guide 2026
After a three-win 2025 season, Syracuse will try wipe the slate clean in 2026. Our Football Guide has everything to know before the campaign. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: SU football’s 2026 campaign, women’s soccer’s 1st 6 games
With Syracuse football's season starting Saturday and SU women's soccer winning three of its first six games, our beat writers discussed how both teams can capitalize on their early-season slates in The D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
Beat writers predict whether Syracuse can rebound to make bowl game in 2026
Syracuse looks to bounce back from a dismal 3-9 campaign when it kicks off its season against New Hampshire Saturday. Our beat writers predict whether SU can return to prominence and snag a bowl game berth this year. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will start season 1-0 vs. New Hampshire
Syracuse plays its only Football Championship Subdivision opponent this season when it faces New Hampshire on Saturday. Our beat writers agree the Orange will handily defeat the Wildcats to begin the year 1-0. Read More »
What to watch for as each Syracuse fall sport settles into 2026
Syracuse football looks to get back on track Saturday, while SU men’s and women’s soccer have enjoyed successful starts this season. The Daily Orange Sports Staff has what to watch for as each Syracuse fall sport settles into 2026. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse defeats Notre Dame in Final Four
Despite falling to Notre Dame in its regular-season finale, Syracuse has reached the Final Four, where it rematches the Fighting Irish Saturday. Our beat writers are split on if the Orange survive ND to advance to the national championship. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Discussing Syracuse men's lacrosse's Final Four return
With Syracuse in the Final Four for the second consecutive season, our beat writers discussed the Orange's postseason run thus far and their upcoming matchup against Notre Dame. Read More »
Beat writers predict SU defeats UNC to advance to 2nd straight Final Four
Syracuse men’s lacrosse takes on North Carolina Saturday for a chance to advance to its second straight Final Four. Though the Orange have fallen to UNC twice this year, our beat writers expect them to get the win. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse defeats Yale in NCAA Tournament 1st Round
Syracuse men’s lacrosse opens NCAA Tournament play against Yale Sunday. Although the Bulldogs have won six of their last seven, our beat writers expect the Orange to come away with a first-round win. Read More »
Beat writers predict how Syracuse women’s lacrosse fares in NCAA Tournament
Syracuse women’s lacrosse begins NCAA Tournament play with a rematch against No. 22 Loyola Friday. Even after a stellar season, our beat writers agree SU will bow out to familiar foe Maryland in the quarterfinals. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse will beat North Carolina in ACCT
No. 6 Syracuse men’s lacrosse opens its postseason Friday night with a clash against No. 5 North Carolina in the ACC Tournament. Our beat writers share how they think the Orange will fare in their tournament opener. Read More »
Beat writers split on if No. 5 Syracuse can dethrone No. 1 Notre Dame
While No. 5 Syracuse finished its regular season undefeated at home, the road has brought some challenges with a 4-3 record thus far. That task doesn’t get easier against No. 1 Notre Dame Saturday, and our beat writers are conflicted. Read More »
Beat writers predict if Syracuse avoids 2nd straight 1st-round ACCT exit
Thursday’s defeat to Boston College dropped Syracuse to the ACC Tournament’s fourth seed, slotting it in top-ranked North Carolina’s side of the bracket. Our beat writers predict whether SU can go the distance in a loaded conference. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse thrashes Colgate in nonconference finale
After downing Virginia last weekend, our beat writers concur SU will extend its win streak with a convincing victory over Colgate this Saturday. Read More »
Beat writers believe Syracuse will return to form with win over Virginia
Then-No. 2 North Carolina snapped No. 6 Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s six-game win streak last weekend. Our beat writers concur the Orange will return to the win column against No. 9 Virginia Saturday. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether No. 3 Syracuse conquers No. 2 North Carolina
Our beat writers are divided on whether No. 3 SU can extend that streak to seven Saturday against No. 2 North Carolina. Read More »
Beat writers concur Syracuse men’s lacrosse downs Duke for 6th straight win
Riding a six-game win streak, No. 5 Syracuse men's lacrosse hosts No. 6 Duke at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse’s NCAAT 2nd Round matchup vs. top-seeded UConn
Syracuse women’s basketball squares off against No. 1 seed UConn Monday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Our beat writers weigh in on how the Orange will fare against the undefeated Huskies. Read More »
Beat writers concur No. 8 SU wins 5th straight against No. 13 Georgetown
For the last seven years, No. 13 Georgetown has made the NCAA Tournament and won the Big East Tournament or regular-season title. Our beat writers predict No. 8 Syracuse dims the chances of continuing that streak with a narrow win. Read More »
Beat writers predict whether SU downs Iowa State in NCAA Tournament opener
Syracuse takes on Iowa State Saturday for its first NCAA Tournament game in two years. Our beat writers predict whether SU will down the Cyclones to set up a matchup with No. 1 UConn. Read More »
Beat writers predict No. 8 Syracuse scrapes past No. 13 Denver
No. 8 Syracuse ends its six-game road trip against No. 13 Denver Monday, which allows the fewest goals allowed per game in the country. Read More »
Beat writers agree No. 8 Syracuse men’s lacrosse will annihilate Air Force
Syracuse is back in a rhythm after downing Penn and Johns Hopkins. Our beat writers agree the Orange will beat Air Force Thursday. Read More »