Writer archives: Harris Pemberton
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‘That guy is like Spider-Man’: Ross-Simmons’ late catches sling SU past NCSU
In the final two minutes of play, Syracuse wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons made three clutch catches. It helped secure SU’s comeback win vs. NC State — its third ACC victory in four games. Read More »
Syracuse nears bowl eligibility with 34-31 comeback win vs. NC State
After trailing by 15 points in the third quarter, Syracuse came back to shock NC State 34-31 Saturday. A late pick-six and a 49-yard game-winning drive inched SU closer to bowl eligibility. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s penultimate road contest with NC State
After snapping a two-game win streak with a loss to Clemson last week, Syracuse hits the road to face 4-5 NC State. Read More »
Fran Brown previews NC State, gives QB injury updates at weekly presser
At his weekly media availability, Syracuse head coach Fran Brown provided injury updates on Amari Odom and Malachi Nelson while previewing Saturday’s matchup against NC State. Our beat writer has more takeaways from Brown’s Monday presser. Read More »
Orange grades: Angeli struggles, run defense shines in defeat to Clemson
Steve Angeli was erratic and turned the ball over twice, but Syracuse’s run defense posted its best PFF grade of the season in its loss to Clemson on Saturday. Our beat writer grades each position group’s performance in SU’s loss to the Tigers. Read More »
QB carousel, late heroics mark Syracuse football’s midseason acceleration
Through four games in the middle of 2026, Syracuse used three different quarterbacks but finally found some consistency in late October. Read More »
Steve Angeli shows mobility, poise in Syracuse’s 2nd ACC win vs. No. 19 SMU
Steve Angeli led a game-winning touchdown drive and rushed for a 26-yard touchdown, leading Syracuse to a second ACC win against No. 19 SMU. Read More »
Syracuse upsets No. 19 SMU 30-27 for 1st ranked win since 2024
Syracuse upset No. 19 SMU 30-27 at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday for its first ranked win since 2024. SU embarked on an 11-play, 68-yard drive in the final two minutes that ended with a two-yard touchdown pass for the win. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s Halloween bout with No. 19 SMU after 1st ACC win
After Syracuse football finally snapped its 11-game ACC losing streak with a win over North Carolina, the Orange host No. 19 SMU on Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse WR Calvin Russell III named ACC Rookie of the Week
Syracuse wide receiver Calvin Russell III was named ACC Rookie of the Week on Monday. Russell caught eight passes for 86 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown and two-point conversion in SU’s win over UNC on Saturday. Read More »
Orange grades: RBs star, WRs stay sharp in overtime win at North Carolina
Syracuse running backs combined for more than 200 rushing yards, while Steve Angeli made a triumphant return at quarterback in SU’s overtime win at North Carolina on Saturday. Our beat writer grades each position group’s performance in the victory. Read More »
Fran Brown talks injuries, midseason thoughts at Monday press conference
At his Monday press conference, Fran Brown discussed Syracuse’s injured quarterbacks and his thoughts at the season's midway point. Our beat writer has more takeaways from Brown’s presser. Read More »
Syracuse forced to use 4th-string quarterback in road defeat to Virginia
After three injuries in the quarterback room, Syracuse turned to its fourth-string quarterback in its road loss to UVA on Saturday. It’s the second straight year SU has battled uncertainty under center. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to UVA: Nelson starts, Cavs comeback
Malachi Nelson got his first start at quarterback for Syracuse and managed the Orange offense well, yet SU crumbled late in a 28-25 loss to Virginia. Our beat writer has more observations from Syracuse’s 10th straight conference loss. Read More »
Malachi Nelson reportedly will start at QB for Syracuse vs. Virginia
Quarterback Malachi Nelson is expected to start for Syracuse against Virginia Saturday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Friday. The move comes after Amari Odom was downgraded to doubtful and Steve Angeli was ruled out Friday evening. Read More »
BORN TO COMPETE: Amari Odom always had to wait his turn. At Syracuse, his time is now.
Amari Odom has waited his turn to start at every step of his football career. After three games on Syracuse’s bench, now’s his time to shine as the Orange’s quarterback. Read More »
Syracuse WR Umari Hatcher named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List
Syracuse wide receiver Umari Hatcher was added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List — given annually to the country’s best wide receiver — on Wednesday afternoon. Hatcher has recorded 29 receptions, 434 yards and five touchdowns this season. Read More »
Fran Brown talks Amari Odom, previews Virginia at weekly media availability
At his weekly media availability Monday, Syracuse head coach Fran Brown discussed Amari Odom’s first start and previewed SU’s Saturday clash with Virginia. Our beat writer has more takeaways from Brown’s presser. Read More »
In 1st Syracuse start, Amari Odom totals 6 touchdowns against UConn
In his first start in a Syracuse uniform, Amari Odom threw for 335 yards and totaled six touchdowns. The performance led Syracuse to a nail-biting overtime win over UConn. Read More »
Syracuse sneaks past UConn 42-41 in overtime thriller
Despite blowing a 20-point second-half lead, Syracuse scraped out a 42-41 win over UConn on Saturday. Amari Odom totaled six touchdowns in his first SU start. Read More »
What to know about Syracuse’s penultimate nonconference game vs. UConn
On the heels of its bye week, Syracuse football travels to Connecticut to face UConn, which enters the contest 2-2. Read More »
‘We never know who’s gonna start’: How Syracuse juggles 4 running backs
Through three games, Syracuse has rotated four running backs. Here's how the Orange have juggled the workload between them all. Read More »
Orange grades: Odom enters under center, Miller paces backfield in Pitt loss
Untimely penalties on both sides of the ball and a quarterback roulette defined Syracuse's loss to Pitt Thursday. Our beat writer grades each position group’s performance in the Orange’s ninth consecutive ACC loss. Read More »
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 »