Writer archives: Daily Orange Sports Staff
Beat writers predict Syracuse will blow out Monmouth to stay undefeated
After defeating Drexel in Philadelphia, Syracuse takes on Monmouth at the JMA Wireless Dome ahead of games against Houston and Kansas. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse men’s basketball beats Drexel, stays undefeated
Syracuse heads into its matchup against Drexel with a defense that’s played lights out to compliment its efficient offense. Read More »
Beat writers united on Syracuse missing 1st bowl game since 2021
Our football beat writers all think Syracuse will fall heavily to No. 18 Miami Saturday, failing to qualify for a bowl game for the first time since 2021. The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games, while SU have lost its previous five. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse men’s basketball trounces Delaware State
Syracuse men’s basketball enters its second game of the season versus Delaware State off a 38-point win over Binghamton Monday. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously predict Syracuse beats Binghamton in season opener
Last year, Syracuse tumbled to a 14-19 finish. The Orange look to get back on track in their season opener against Binghamton. Read More »
Building Back: Basketball Guide 2025
Both Syracuse men's and women's basketball attempted to build back their rosters in the offseason to remedy poor 2024-25 seasons. The Daily Orange's Basketball Guide has everything to know before the campaign. Read More »
Beat writers predict how new-look Syracuse women's basketball fares in 2025-26
Syracuse women’s basketball acquired eight new players and lost leading scorer Georgia Woolley after last season. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse men’s basketball returns to March Madness
Syracuse replenished its roster over the offseason. Our beat writers are split on whether the new-look squad will return SU to March Madness. Read More »
Beat writers split on Halloween matchup between Syracuse, North Carolina
SU takes on Bill Belichick and North Carolina riding a four-game losing streak. Our beat writers predict if the Orange can in the win column. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously pick No. 7 Georgia Tech to destroy Syracuse
Since Rickie Collins has replaced an injured Steve Angeli, SU has lost three games in a row for the first time under head coach Fran Brown. Read More »
Beat writers split on if Syracuse beats Pitt coming off bye week
Coming off its bye week, Syracuse looks to get back in the win column after two straight losses for the first time under Fran Brown. Our beat writers are divided on whether SU bests Pittsburgh at home in an ACC rivalry matchup. Read More »
Beat writers agree SMU will defeat Syracuse for 2nd straight loss
Syracuse is looking to avoid consecutive losses for the first time in Fran Brown's tenure. Our beat writers are in consensus the Orange will fall to SMU. Read More »
Beat writers divided on whether Syracuse downs Duke, Darian Mensah
Our beat writers are split on whether Syracuse will defeat Duke at the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday. The Blue Devils won their first conference game against NC State in Week and travel to Syracuse with a 2-2 record. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse to lose vs. Clemson, top NFL draft picks
Syracuse football looks for its third straight win heading into Week 4 against Clemson, building momentum after a 19-point loss to Tennessee. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse thrashes Colgate
Our beat writers agree Syracuse will trounce Colgate at the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday. The Raiders are 0-2 in 2025. Read More »
Beat writers predict if Syracuse captures 1st win of 2025 vs. UConn
Syracuse football looks to rebound in Week 2 against UConn after a 19-point loss to Tennessee in its season opener. Our beat writers unanimously predict the Orange will get back in the win column in its home opener. Read More »
REAL DEAL: Football Guide 2025
After a 10-win 2024 season, Syracuse will try to prove if its the real deal in 2025. Our Football Guide has everything to know before the campaign begins. Read More »
Beat writers split on if SU will clinch 4th consecutive bowl appearance
After a dream year-one start for Fran Brown at Syracuse, the Orange’s reward was one of the nation’s toughest schedules. Facing far more uncertainty going into Brown’s second season, our beat writers are split on how SU fares in 2025. Read More »
Beat writers predict how SU fares in opener vs. No. 24 Tennessee
After No. 24 Tennessee’s first-ever CFP appearance in 2024, our beat writers predict whether Syracuse can defeat the Vols to open 2025. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse can upset Maryland in Final Four
The last time Syracuse men’s lacrosse beat Maryland was May 16, 2009, the same year SU last won an NCAA title. Our beat writers are split on if the Orange can end their seven-game skid to the Terrapins Saturday. Read More »
Beat writers agree SU’s season will end against Princeton in NCAA Quarterfinals
After Syracuse’s stunning comeback victory over Harvard, it will face Princeton in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. Our beat writers agree that the Tigers will ultimately end Syracuse’s season on Saturday. Read More »
Beat writers predict No. 6 Seed Syracuse will beat Harvard in NCAA Tournament 1st Round
Syracuse faces Harvard in the NCAA Tournament First Round Sunday after suffering a 15-14 loss to the Crimson on Feb. 22. Read More »
Beat writers predict if Syracuse can make 3rd straight Final Four
Syracuse women’s lacrosse stumbled into the NCAA Tournament and will play Brown in the first round before then likely facing No. 7 Seed Yale. Our beat writers decide whether the Orange can make a fourth deep run in the tournament. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether SU will defeat Duke to win first ACC title since 2016
After defeating Notre Dame 14-12 in the ACC Tournament Semifinal, Syracuse is on the cusp of winning the ACC Championship for the first time since 2016. Read More »