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Writer: Justin Girshon

Previewing Syracuse’s matchup vs. Louisville

Syracuse hosts Louisville Tuesday looking for its third straight conference win. Our beat writer analyzes the Cardinals before the contest. Read More »

January 13, 2025 at 9:56 pm


Girshon: Kyle McCord returning made no sense even if granted 5th year

Our columnist writes Kyle McCord declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft always made more sense than returning to Syracuse for another season. Read More »

January 13, 2025 at 9:20 pm


J.J. Starling’s 26 points propel Syracuse’s 2nd straight win

J.J. Starling scored a game-high 26 points against Boston College, propelling Syracuse to its second straight win. Read More »

January 11, 2025 at 9:59 pm


Observations from SU’s win over BC: Iso offense, 3-point woes

Syracuse ran an iso-centric offense in its win over Boston College, leading J.J. Starling to score a game-high 26 points. Read More »

January 11, 2025 at 5:32 pm


Former Syracuse center J’Onre Reed transfers to USC

Former Syracuse center J’Onre Reed announced on social media Wednesday that he is transferring to USC. Reed was a two-year starter at SU after beginning his college career at Hutchinson Community College. Read More »

January 8, 2025 at 6:21 pm


SU suffers 90-74 loss to Florida State, remains winless in ACC

Despite J.J. Starling’s return from a seven-game absence, Syracuse suffered a 90-74 loss to Florida State. The Orange remain winless in ACC play. Read More »

January 4, 2025 at 8:24 pm


Previewing Syracuse's road matchup vs. Florida State

After an 0-2 start to conference play, Syracuse looks to win its first ACC matchup of the year against Florida State. FSU guard Jamir Watkins averages the second-most points per game in the ACC. Read More »

January 4, 2025 at 12:04 am


LeQuint Allen Jr. cemented SU legacy in Holiday Bowl win

LeQuint Allen Jr. scored 3 TDs in his last SU game, becoming Syracuse's first player with 20-plus TDs in a season since Walter Reyes’ 21 in 2003. Read More »

January 2, 2025 at 5:40 pm


Kyle Cuffe Jr., Lucas Taylor each play 36 minutes in loss to WF

Kyle Cuffe Jr. and Lucas Taylor each logged 36 minutes in SU's loss to Wake Forest, notching respective season-highs with 14 and 16 points. Read More »

December 31, 2024 at 7:14 pm


Observations from SU’s loss to Wake Forest: Minute distribution, WF’s 3s

Wake Forest hit 9-of-19 3s while Elijah Moore and Chris Bell didn’t play in the 2nd half. Here are observations from SU’s 81-71 loss to WF. Read More »

December 31, 2024 at 4:43 pm


Darrell Gill Jr. paces SU with 145 receiving yards in Holiday Bowl win

Darrell Gill Jr.’s 145 receiving yards led Syracuse in its Holiday Bowl win over Washington State. With Oronde Gadsden II and Jackson Meeks set to leave SU, Gill is in line to become a focal point in 2025. Read More »

December 28, 2024 at 10:44 pm


Syracuse caps Fran Brown's 1st year with Holiday Bowl victory over Washington State

Syracuse ended Fran Brown’s 1st year as head coach with a 52-35 win vs. Washington State in the Holiday Bowl, SU's 1st bowl win since 2018. Read More »

December 28, 2024 at 12:05 am


Girshon: Fran Brown was built for CFB's new era. Year 1 solidified it.

Our columnist says Fran Brown embracing college football's new era and Year 1 success has SU well-positioned to become a national contender. Read More »

December 27, 2024 at 1:38 am


Previewing Syracuse’s Holiday Bowl matchup vs. Washington State

Syracuse concludes its first year under Fran Brown against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. JUSTIN has more on the Cougars, who have already seen over 30 players exit via the transfer portal. Read More »

December 26, 2024 at 5:56 pm


Girshon: Under Autry, SU is furthest it's been from the ‘Orange Standard’

Our columnist writes Syracuse is the furthest it’s been from the “Orange Standard” since Adrian Autry took over for Jim Boeheim. Read More »

December 21, 2024 at 9:26 pm


Observations from SU’s loss to Maryland: Sloppy start, turnovers galore

Syracuse turned the ball over a season-high 21 times and trailed by 26 points at halftime. Read More »

December 21, 2024 at 1:59 pm


Fran Brown’s son, Fran Jr., transfers to Syracuse

Former Saint Francis LB Fran Brown Jr. is transferring to Syracuse, the program announced Thursday. He’s head coach Fran Brown’s oldest son. Read More »

December 19, 2024 at 5:38 pm


Former LSU QB Rickie Collins Jr. transfers to Syracuse

Former LSU QB Rickie Collins Jr. has signed with Syracuse, per Pete Nakos. Brent Axe first reported Collins intended to transfer to SU. Read More »

December 18, 2024 at 5:13 pm


Gerry McNamara forges new path at Siena after 19 seasons with SU

After 19 years at Syracuse as a player and coach, Gerry McNamara took over the head coaching job at Siena. Read More »

December 12, 2024 at 12:43 am


Syracuse snaps 2-game losing streak, downs UAlbany 102-85

Syracuse broke a 2-game losing streak by beating UAlbany 102-85, its largest of the year and its 1st since J.J. Starling broke his hand. Read More »

December 10, 2024 at 9:14 pm


Previewing Syracuse’s matchup against UAlbany

After opening Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame, Syracuse returns to the Dome Tuesday against Albany. Read More »

December 9, 2024 at 8:50 pm


Fran Brown talks Holiday Bowl, transfer portal at weekly press conference

“We don’t opt out around here.” Fran Brown talked SU's Holiday Bowl bout vs. Washington State and the portal at his press conference Monday. Read More »

December 9, 2024 at 6:41 pm


Former SU goalie Delaney Sweitzer transfers to Northwestern

Starting goalie Delaney Sweitzer is transferring to Northwestern, she announced Monday. Sweitzer was the 2023 IWLCA Goalkeeper of the Year. Read More »

December 9, 2024 at 12:54 pm


Syracuse cornerback Marcellus Barnes Jr. enters transfer portal

Syracuse CB Marcellus Barnes Jr. announced Monday he’s entering the transfer portal. The freshman was one of SU’s top defensive backs but missed 7 games. Read More »

December 9, 2024 at 10:41 am