Writer archives: Daily Orange Sports Staff
Beat writers predict Syracuse drops 1st ranked matchup to No. 13 St. John’s
Syracuse narrowly dropped its first Quad 1 opportunity to Indiana on Monday by three points. Our beat writers say the Orange will flounder in their second chance Sunday against No. 13 St. John’s, their first ranked opponent this season. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: SU field hockey’s ACC title, McNamara meets St. John’s
Syracuse field hockey won its first ACC title in program history, and SU men’s basketball looks to bounce back with a clash against St. John’s at Madison Square Garden. Our beat writers talk that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
Beat writers believe Syracuse will bounce back with win over NC State
Syracuse travels to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday to take on NC State. With the Orange needing two wins in three games to make a bowl game, our beat writers predict whether SU will come out victorious against the Wolfpack. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse can win 1st Quad 1 game vs. Indiana
After wins over Quad 4 opponents New Haven and Central Connecticut State, Syracuse men’s basketball has its first Quad 1 opportunity Monday against Indiana. Our beat writers are split on whether SU can move to 3-0 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Syracuse football, basketball look to stay hot
Syracuse football is riding a two-game win streak into its matchup with Clemson on Saturday, and both SU basketball squads are 1-0. Our beat writers talk that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
Beat writers agree SU will beat Central Connecticut State for 2nd win
Syracuse beat New Haven in its season opener and now faces Central Connecticut State in the JMA Wireless Dome on Thursday. Our beat writers discuss whether the Orange will defeat the Blue Devils and advance to 2-0. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will win 3rd straight game against Clemson
Following a stunning upset of then-No. 19 SMU on Halloween, Syracuse faces Clemson Saturday in pursuit of its third straight win. Read More »
Beat writers agree Gerry McNamara will win 1st game as Syracuse head coach
Syracuse men’s basketball opens its 2026-27 season against New Haven in the JMA Wireless Dome on Monday. Our beat writers predict whether Gerry McNamara can start his SU head coaching tenure with a win over the Chargers. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Previewing The Daily Orange’s 2026 Basketball Guide
Before Syracuse men’s and women’s basketball begin their seasons next week in the JMA Wireless Dome, The Daily Orange published its 2026 Basketball Guide. Our beat writers cover everything to know in this week’s D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
ON THE RISE: Basketball Guide 2026
Syracuse men’s basketball looks to end its March Madness drought, while the women aim to return for the third time in four years. Our Basketball Guide has everything to know before both campaigns. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will lose 5th ACC contest vs. No. 19 SMU
Syracuse enters a matchup with No. 19 SMU on Saturday coming off a 31-30 overtime win over North Carolina. Our beat writers predict if SU can continue the momentum from Steve Angeli’s return or succumb to familiar issues. Read More »
Beat writers say whether Syracuse women’s basketball reaches March Madness
After reaching March Madness, Syracuse women’s basketball begins its season Tuesday against Sacred Heart. Here’s how our beat writers think SU will do in Felisha Legette Jack’s fifth season and if it can secure another March Madness berth. Read More »
What do beat writers predict for Syracuse men’s basketball in 2026-27?
Syracuse men’s basketball and new head coach Gerry McNamara begin their season Monday against New Haven. Here’s how our beat writers think the Orange will fare under new leadership and whether they’ll make March Madness. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: SU’s struggles persist, men’s soccer’s season winds down
Syracuse football continues its search for its first ACC win of the season against North Carolina on Saturday, and SU men’s soccer’s regular season winds down. Our beat writers talk that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse can snap ACC losing streak vs. UNC
Following back-to-back ACC losses, Syracuse faces Bill Belichick’s North Carolina. This Saturday, SU looks for its first conference win since September 2025. Our beat writers are split on whether the Orange will snap the dry spell. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Shifts under center, SU men’s basketball’s 1st showing
Syracuse football continues to rotate at quarterback, and SU men’s basketball unofficially began its season in an exhibition against UConn on Tuesday. Our beat writers talk about that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
Beat writers predict whether Syracuse can earn 1st ACC win vs. Louisville
Syracuse will look to get back on track against Louisville on Saturday after a three-point loss to Virginia. With its quarterback situation being in flux, our beat writers predict whether SU can return to .500 against the Cardinals. Read More »
In The Huddle: Virginia
The Daily Orange has everything you need to know before Syracuse football hits the road to face Virginia on Saturday. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: High stakes at UVA, SU field hockey’s playoff outlook
Syracuse football returns to ACC play against Virginia in Charlottesville, and SU field hockey prepares for its final run before the postseason begins. Our beat writers talk that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse drops 10th consecutive ACC game vs. Virginia
Syracuse travels to Charlottesville to take on Virginia. Our beat writers predict whether the Orange can escape with a win. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: SU football treks to UConn, Brian Idalski’s strong start
After a bye week, Syracuse football treks to face UConn Saturday. And through one series as SU ice hockey’s head coach, Brian Idalski is off to an undefeated start. Our beat writers talk that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse will regain momentum with win over UConn
Following back-to-back Atlantic Coast Conference losses to Cal and Pitt, Syracuse football faces UConn on the road Saturday. Our beat writers weigh in on whether the Orange will bounce back against the Huskies. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: QB battle, McNamara’s 1st season, volleyball enters ACCs
Fran Brown faces a big decision regarding Syracuse’s quarterbacks, and Gerry McNamara’s first season as SU men’s basketball’s head coach begins in a few weeks. Our beat writers talk that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: SU’s 1st loss, chances at Pitt and men’s soccer’s ACC slate
Syracuse football suffered its first loss of 2026 to Cal Saturday but has a quick chance to bounce back versus Pitt Thursday. Our beat writers discussed the Orange’s odds and also SU men’s soccer’s ACC slate on the latest D.O. Sportscast. Read More »