Writer archives: Harris Pemberton
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Amid eligibility battle, Justus Ross-Simmons goes for 105 yards against Cal
In the midst of his battle for a fifth year of college eligibility, Justus Ross-Simmons made his season debut for Syracuse Saturday. He hauled in six passes for 105 yards as the Orange fell to Cal. Read More »
Syracuse squanders double-digit lead, falls to Cal 21-18 for 1st 2026 loss
SU had chances to break away from Cal, but fell to the Golden Bears 21-18. It missed two field goals, threw three interceptions and committed 15 penalties in its first loss of 2026. Read More »
SU women’s lacrosse assistant Nicole Levy hired as Hofstra’s head coach
Syracuse women's lacrosse assistant coach Nicole Levy is departing the program to become head coach at Hofstra, the Pride announced Friday. Levy, who played with the Orange from 2016-19, spent one year as their offensive coordinator. Read More »
After 3 positions at LSU, Syracuse's Ju’Juan Johnson anchors down at RB
Ju’Juan Johnson played three positions in two years at LSU. At Syracuse, he’s firmly focused on running back and ready for a chance to shine. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse football’s ACC opener against Cal
Syracuse opened its 2026 season with a 66-3 win over New Hampshire. Now, the Orange open ACC play against Cal Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse guard Dominique Darius will not return for 7th collegiate season
Syracuse women’s basketball guard Dominique Darius won’t return for a seventh collegiate season, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack announced Wednesday. Darius averaged 12.6 points per game last year and sought a waiver to return to Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse RB Shavane Anderson Jr. named ACC Rookie of the Week
Syracuse running back Shavane Anderson Jr. was named Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. Anderson ran for 102 yards and three touchdowns in SU’s 66-3 win over New Hampshire on Sept. 5. Read More »
Steve Angeli excels in return as Syracuse routs New Hampshire
In his first start since tearing his Achilles last September, Steve Angeli’s 263 passing yards and three touchdowns propelled Syracuse over New Hampshire 66-3. Read More »
Observations from SU’s season opener against UNH: Angeli returns, RBs shine
Syracuse running backs Tylik Hill and Shavane Anderson Jr. combined for 193 yards and four touchdowns in SU’s season-opening win over New Hampshire. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s first win of the 2026 campaign. Read More »
CHANGE THE NARRATIVE: In 2026, Syracuse must show it won’t fade into irrelevance again
Syracuse’s 2025 season was the 12th straight year it failed to record consecutive winning seasons. Our columnist says it must rebound in 2026. Read More »
PRO APPEAL: Why Chris Peal is Syracuse’s most hyped 2027 NFL Draft prospect
Defensive back Chris Peal is Syracuse’s top 2027 NFL Draft prospect. Analysts say his tools give him a case for a breakout season. Read More »
Fran Brown talks Ross-Simmons, Saturday scrimmage at weekly presser
At his weekly media availability Monday, Fran Brown discussed the potential return of Justus Ross-Simmons, as well as Syracuse’s scrimmage last Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse WR Justus Ross-Simmons reportedly returning for 2026 season
Syracuse wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons is returning to Syracuse for the 2026 season, On3’s Pete Nakos first reported Friday. The move comes after some class of 2022 recruits were granted another year of eligibility in a Colorado court ruling. Read More »
Syracuse DB Chris Peal named to All-ACC Preseason Team
Syracuse defensive back Chris Peal was the lone SU player named to the All-ACC Preseason Team, which was released Wednesday. Peal appeared in all 12 games for the Orange in 2025, making 29 total tackles and tallying seven passes defended. Read More »
3-star 2027 LB Ian McDuffie flips from Syracuse to UCF
Three-star class of 2027 linebacker Ian McDuffie has flipped from Syracuse to UCF, he announced on social media Tuesday. McDuffie committed to SU in April but chose the Knights after visiting Orlando over the weekend. Read More »
3-star wide receiver Chanin Harris joins Syracuse’s 2027 class
Three-star wide receiver Chanin Harris has committed to Syracuse football, he announced on social media Thursday. Harris is the 19th-best player in South Carolina and a top-100 receiver in the class of 2027, per 247Sports. Read More »
Former SU midfielder Tajon Buchanan named to Canada’s 2026 World Cup roster
Former Syracuse midfielder Tajon Buchanan was named to the Canada men’s national team’s 2026 World Cup roster Friday. Buchanan will be the first SU alum to participate in multiple World Cups. Read More »
Syracuse attack Caroline Trinkaus reportedly enters transfer portal
Syracuse attack Caroline Trinkaus has entered the transfer portal, Riley Kennedy of Inside Lacrosse reported Tuesday. Trinkaus tallied 63 goals in 39 games across two seasons with the Orange. Read More »
Drake’s ‘Iceman’ serves revenge cold, upstages 2 versatile surprise albums
Drake continues to show his versatility with his highly anticipated album “Iceman” and two surprise releases, our columnist says. Read More »
Former Iowa guard Emely Rodriguez commits to Syracuse
Former Iowa guard Emely Rodriguez has committed to Syracuse women’s basketball, the team announced Wednesday. Rodriguez played in six games for the Hawkeyes in the 2025-26 season, averaging 7.2 points on 42.5% shooting. Read More »
Dan Guyette, Syracuse defense lock down Loyola in NCAA Tournament win
Goaltender Dan Guyette and SU’s defense limited Loyola to a season-low six goals while forcing 16 turnovers Friday. It led to Syracuse’s 8-6 victory over the Greyhounds in the NCAA Tournament. Read More »
Observations from SU’s NCAAT win vs. Loyola: Slowing Murphy, Trinkaus 3 goals
Syracuse limited the nation’s best draw taker, Mae Murphy, to 11 wins in the circle in its 8-6 NCAA Tournament win over Loyola Friday. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s first-round victory over the Greyhounds. Read More »
How Nicole Levy, Regy Thorpe retooled Syracuse’s attack in Year 1
Syracuse entered 2026 with questions around its attack. Head coach Regy Thorpe and offensive coordinator Nicole Levy retooled SU’s unit. Read More »
John Wildhack’s 10-year AD tenure marked by NCAA title, 29 1st-round picks
John Wildhack navigated coaching changes in nearly every sport during his up-and-down 10-year tenure as Syracuse’s director of athletics. Read More »