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Writer: Matt Schneidman

Schneidman: Scott Shafer needs to address realities outside 3-0 record

Scott Shafer deserves credit for getting his team to 3-0. But some things he said after Saturday's game beg the question as to why he won't address certain realities within his team. Read More »

September 20, 2015 at 8:07 pm


Riley Dixon cushions Syracuse defense with booming punts

Riley Dixon consistently flipped the field for Syracuse's defense to fend off Central Michigan in a 30-27 overtime victory on Saturday. Read More »

September 19, 2015 at 8:34 pm


SU's defense bends but doesn't break in overtime win

Syracuse's defense just barely kept the Orange afloat in the second half of a 30-27 overtime win against Central Michigan. Read More »

September 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm


Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from SU's overtime win over the Chippewas

Here are three quick takeaways from Syracuse's 30-27 overtime win against Central Michigan Read More »

September 19, 2015 at 4:20 pm


Corey Winfield finds stability after rocky high school experience and position switch

Corey Winfield had four different head coaches in high school and was asked to change from wide receiver to cornerback for his redshirt freshman year at SU. Now, he's found stability as a starting cornerback. Read More »

September 17, 2015 at 9:01 pm


Schneidman: Syracuse will need more from hybrids with Ervin Philips out

Ben Lewis and Dontae Strickland were non-factors against Wake Forest, but will need to play a bigger role when Syracuse goes up against better defenses with Erv Philips out. Read More »

September 13, 2015 at 7:48 pm


Ervin Philips out 3-4 weeks; updates on Josh Parris and Rob Trudo

Hybrid Ervin Phillips is going to be out 3-4 weeks, as announced by head coach Scott Shafer after Saturday's 30-17 win over Wake Forest. Josh Parris and Rob Trudo also are dealing with injuries after the win. Read More »

September 12, 2015 at 5:38 pm


Eric Dungey leads Syracuse to comeback win over Wake Forest

Syracuse downed Wake Forest 30-17 behind freshman quarterback Eric Dungey's 221 yards and two touchdown passes. The Orange benefitted from three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. Read More »

September 12, 2015 at 4:03 pm


Eric Dungey leans on identical circumstance, humble persona to take reins of SU offense

Eric Dungey was thrust into the spotlight in his first-ever college game. A look into his background shows he's been here before, but now the quiet, humble freshman is at the helm of an ACC team. Read More »

September 10, 2015 at 8:39 pm


Hybrid Erv Philips out against Wake Forest with 'lower-body injury'

Hybrid Erv Philips is out Saturday against Wake forest with a lower-body injury, SU Athletics announced in Thursday night's injury report. Read More »

September 10, 2015 at 7:23 pm


Offensive coordinator Tim Lester addresses Terrel Hunt and Eric Dungey

Offensive coordinator Tim Lester addressed the initial dynamic between Terrel Hunt and Eric Dungey as well as multiple other topics at the media opportunity ahead of Saturday's game against Wake Forest. Read More »

September 10, 2015 at 3:09 pm


Hybrid Ervin Philips has 'lower-body injury,' won't return against Rhode Island

Sophomore Ervin Philips had two touchdown catches in the first half, but won't return due to a lower-body injury. Read More »

September 4, 2015 at 8:57 pm


Scott Shafer not optimistic about Terrel Hunt's injury

Terrel Hunt went to the locker room on crutches in the first quarter after injuring his right leg. True freshman Eric Dungey replaced him at quarterback. Read More »

September 4, 2015 at 7:41 pm


Scott Shafer reflects on time as URI secondary coach

Scott Shafer learned to appreciate coaching college football while he worked with the defensive backs at Rhode Island. His friend Pat Narduzzi also learned not to eat kiwi near the SU head coach. Read More »

September 4, 2015 at 11:29 am


Changing Stance

Football Guide 2015: Fifth-year senior tackle Ivan Foy will put a tumultuous past behind him heading into a new season and new position this year. Read More »

September 3, 2015 at 4:22 am


How 3 former Syracuse female athletes are continuing their careers overseas

Three former Syracuse female athletes in non-revenue sports will play professionally this fall, showing an athletic career after college is possible for women in their sport. Read More »

August 30, 2015 at 10:38 pm


Syracuse and Elon set for 1st-ever meeting Nov. 21

Syracuse will play Elon Nov. 21 in the Carrier Dome as part of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. It's the first-ever meeting between the two teams. Read More »

August 27, 2015 at 11:48 am


Scott Shafer says backup QB battle is between Austin Wilson and Eric Dungey and other notes

SU head coach Scott Shafer said that Eric Dungey and Austin Wilson are competing for the backup quarterback job. Dungey impressed with two touchdowns during Thursday's scrimmage. Read More »

August 20, 2015 at 3:05 pm


Syracuse basketball to face Lehigh in season opener Nov. 13

Syracuse will open the regular season against Lehigh on Nov. 13 at the Carrier Dome. Read More »

August 20, 2015 at 10:18 am


Capt. Greg Durso details 4-year progression of Syracuse-Fort Drum relationship

Syracuse and Fort Drum have worked together on training camp activities for SU's football team since 2012. This year's team will experience new drills like overcoming fears. Read More »

August 19, 2015 at 5:21 am


Starting WR Steve Ishmael leaves practice field early after collision

Sophomore wideout Steve Ishmael suffered a left knee injury early in practice after a collision with freshman center A.J. Duerig. Read More »

August 18, 2015 at 6:12 pm


Syracuse Fan Fest: 3 standouts from preseason exhibition

Jacob Hill, Jordan Fredericks and Rodney Williams were all surprise standouts at Syracuse Fan Fest on Saturday. The Orange practiced and ran plays for fans and media for over an hour. Read More »

August 15, 2015 at 9:40 pm


Syracuse Fan Fest 2015: 5 players to watch

Syracuse will play in front of its home fans for the first time on Saturday afternoon. Jamal Custis, Eric Dungey, Chris Slayton, Rodney Williams and Luke Arciniega are players to watch. Read More »

August 15, 2015 at 12:44 pm


AJ Long limited in quarterback drills and other early day 6 notes

Here are some observations from Friday morning's open portion of practice. Sophomore quarterback was once again limited in practice. Read More »

August 14, 2015 at 10:15 am