Writer archives: Nicholas Alumkal
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No injury concern for Angeli after 3 interceptions vs. Cal, Fran Brown says
Fran Brown said Monday that Steve Angeli wasn't hampered by injury against Cal Saturday. Our beat writer has more takeaways from Brown’s weekly press conference. Read More »
Steve Angeli’s 3 interceptions doom Syracuse in crushing loss to Cal
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli’s career-high three interceptions condemned the Orange to a 21-18 loss to Cal Saturday. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Cal: RB roulette, Angeli’s wobbly day
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli had an up-and-down day, throwing for 306 yards and one touchdown but also tossing three interceptions. Our beat writer has more observations on the Orange's loss to Cal. Read More »
4-star Nash Parker becomes Syracuse men’s lacrosse 1st ranked 2028 commit
Four-star 2028 recruit Nash Parker has committed to Syracuse men’s lacrosse, he announced on social media Saturday. The Washington D.C. native is ranked 59th in his class by Inside Lacrosse and is the Orange’s first ranked 2028 commit. Read More »
Syracuse’s 2026-27 ACC slate features Duke, UNC home games and Autry's return
Syracuse men’s basketball announced its 2026-27 ACC schedule Wednesday. The Orange will host Duke on Jan. 5 and North Carolina on Jan. 23. Read More »
Calvin Russell III slated to return ‘in the next few weeks,’ Brown says
Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell III ran out with Syracuse before Saturday’s dominant win over New Hampshire. Fran Brown says he will return from his Achilles tear in the next few weeks. Our beat writer has more from Brown’s presser Monday. Read More »
Orange grades: Angeli flourishes in return, RBs rampant vs. New Hampshire
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli picked up where he left off in his first game in 351 days, while the Orange’s running backs stormed to 239 yards. Our beat writer grades SU’s position groups in its season-opening thrashing of New Hampshire. Read More »
Former Syracuse guard J.J. Starling reportedly commits to Buffalo
Former Syracuse men’s basketball guard J.J. Starling has committed to Buffalo, Jon Rothstein reported Thursday. Starling is pursuing a fifth year of eligibility to play for the Bulls. He posted 13.8 points per game in three seasons with SU. Read More »
CLASS IN SESSION: DC Vince Kehres brings defensive dominance, NFL pipeline to Syracuse
Syracuse defensive coordinator Vince Kehres built a top-five defense at Toledo and sent many players to the NFL. Now, he’s here to revive the Orange with his "11 as 1" mantra. Read More »
How Syracuse fortified its QB room after Angeli’s injury derailed 2025
After losing its last eight games in 2025 after Steve Angeli tore his Achilles, the Orange bolstered their quarterback unit entering this season. Read More »
Syracuse transfer Amarri Monroe reportedly files lawsuit against NCAA
Syracuse men’s basketball transfer Amarri Monroe has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, Syracuse.com reported Monday. Read More »
Fran Brown talks depth chart, New Hampshire in weekly availability
Fran Brown covered Syracuse’s depth chart and its opener versus New Hampshire at his weekly availability Monday. Read More »
Look out for these NFL Draft prospects facing Syracuse this season
Syracuse will face Heisman Trophy contender CJ Carr and Notre Dame Nov. 28. Here are other prospects the Orange will encounter this season. Read More »
Fran Brown speaks on Ross-Simmons’ eligibility, WR status at weekly availability
Despite losing his eligibility Friday, wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons was present at Syracuse practice Monday and will remain around the team, head coach Fran Brown said. Our beat writer has more takeaways from Brown’s media availability. Read More »
Takeaways from Fran Brown’s availability: Award system, upcoming scrimmage
Fran Brown discussed what he wants to see at Syracuse football’s scrimmage Saturday and more at his weekly media availability. Read More »
Class of 2027 WR/S Amari Eliano commits to Syracuse
Class of 2027 wide receiver and safety Amari Eliano has committed to Syracuse, he announced on social media Sunday. Eliano is a three-star prospect, per 247Sports, and is the son of SU defensive backs coach Perry Eliano. Read More »
Amarri Monroe reportedly commits to Syracuse after being granted 5th year
Quinnipiac forward Amarri Monroe has committed to SU men’s basketball, On3’s Joe Tipton reported Tuesday. Monroe averaged 15.6 points and 8.3 rebounds last year and was provisionally granted a fifth year through the recent Colorado ruling. Read More »
Takeaways from Fran Brown’s 1st fall presser: O-Line focus, bounce-back year
In his first fall presser, SU head coach Fran Brown said he feels strongly about his team and praised the offensive line. Our beat writer has more takeaways on what Brown said. Read More »
3-star forward Jack Donohue becomes Syracuse’s 1st 2027 commit
Forward Jack Donohue has committed to Syracuse men's basketball, he announced on social media Monday. Donohue, a three-star prospect from Albany, New York, is SU's first class of 2027 commit. Read More »
Former SU defender Billy Dwan III joins John Odierna’s staff at Fairfield
Former Syracuse defender Billy Dwan III has joined former SU defensive coordinator John Odierna’s coaching staff at Fairfield. Read More »
Syracuse lands No. 1 2027 New York prospect Elijah Kimble
The top class of 2027 prospect in New York, running back Elijah Kimble, has committed to Syracuse, he announced on Friday. The three-star recruit has rushed for 5,325 yards and 73 touchdowns in three seasons at Canisius High School. Read More »
3-star class of 2027 RB Tylek Lewis reportedly commits to Syracuse
Three-star class of 2027 running back Tylek Lewis has committed to Syracuse football, 247Sports reported Tuesday. The Zachary, Louisiana, native chose the Orange over Arkansas, West Virginia and Arizona, among others. Read More »
Former Le Moyne attack Thomas Berry reportedly commits to Syracuse
Former Le Moyne attack Thomas Berry has committed to Syracuse men’s lacrosse, Syracuse.com reported Saturday. Berry, who led the Dolphins with 34 points last season, is the Orange’s fifth transfer portal addition of the offseason. Read More »
SU reportedly adds 4th transfer in former UVM midfielder Tristan Whitaker
Former Vermont midfielder Tristan Whitaker has committed to Syracuse men’s lacrosse, Inside Lacrosse reported Tuesday. Whitaker logged 59 goals and 24 assists in four seasons with the Catamounts. Read More »