Writer archives: Noah Nussbaum
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SU changes game plan for Calvin Russell III in 17-catch day vs. NC State
Syracuse changed things up Saturday, using Calvin Russell III in short passing plays. It led to his ACC-record 17-catch day against NC State. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over NC State: Feeding Russell, Angeli improves
In Syracuse’s win over NC State on Saturday, it made a clear emphasis on getting Calvin Russell III the ball, as he finished with a career-high 17 catches and 137 yards. Here are more observations from SU’s 34-31 win over the Wolfpack. Read More »
How Syracuse transformed its pass rush unit from letdown to ACC standout
Syracuse’s pass rush was one of its worst units last year. After adding Keyshawn Johnson and Tunmise Adeleye from the transfer portal, SU has rebuilt it. Read More »
Steve Angeli’s turnovers, inefficiency hold Syracuse back in loss to Clemson
After leading Syracuse to two consecutive wins upon his return from injury, Steve Angeli killed the Orange’s offensive rhythm in their five-point loss to Clemson on Saturday. Read More »
Observations of SU’s loss to Clemson: Angeli inefficient, secondary sustains
In Syracuse’s 18-13 loss to Clemson, the Orange failed to capitalize on trips into Tigers territory as Steve Angeli finished 18-for-40 with 263 yards. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s defeat to Clemson on Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse answers McNamara’s call with 55-point 2nd half in win over CCSU
Syracuse responded to Gerry McNamara’s criticism with a defiant 102-49 win over Central Connecticut State, setting it up for upcoming matchups with Indiana and St. John’s. Read More »
Syracuse improves to 2-0 with 102-49 drubbing of Central Connecticut State
Syracuse snagged its second win of the season Thursday against Central Connecticut State, 102-49, in the JMA Wireless Dome. SU led 47-23 at halftime and maintained that momentum in the second half for the dominant victory. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s 2nd contest vs. Central Connecticut State
After a season-opening win over New Haven on Monday, Syracuse faces Central Connecticut State in the JMA Wireless Dome on Thursday. Our beat writer has more on the Blue Devils, who enter off a 68-56 loss to Temple and rank 340th in KenPom. Read More »
PATH FORWARD: Bryan Blair details efforts to reach SU Athletics’ ceiling in D.O. sit-down
In a sit-down interview with SU Athletic Director Bryan Blair, The Daily Orange asked him about Syracuse’s ACC standing, weaponizing the Dome and more from his first seven months on the job. Read More »
Orange grades: Defensive line excels, Angeli erratic in win over No. 19 SMU
In Syracuse’s upset win over No. 19 SMU, its defensive line starred, but its secondary allowed Kevin Jennings to accumulate over 350 passing yards. Here are position grades for each group from SU’s second straight victory. Read More »
‘ENERGIZER BUNNY’: Gavin Doty’s always been a bundle of energy. His motor got him to Syracuse.
Across Gavin Doty’s basketball career, he’s been marked by his unlimited motor. Now, after following Gerry McNamara to Syracuse, he’ll show it off with the Orange. Read More »
Syracuse lacks WR depth despite Hatcher, Russell III’s breakout years
Although Umari Hatcher is one of the nation's best receivers and Calvin Russell III has recently impressed, SU lacks depth in its WR room. Read More »
Calvin Russell III lifts Syracuse over UNC in overtime: ‘I wanted the ball’
In his fourth college game, Calvin Russell III saved Syracuse with a game-winning touchdown and two-point conversion to beat North Carolina 31-30 in overtime on Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse snaps 11-game ACC losing streak with 31-30 overtime win over UNC
After returning to the field for the first time in over a month, Steve Angeli helped Syracuse to its first ACC win this year, a 31-30 overtime victory at North Carolina. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup with North Carolina after 2 straight losses
After losses to UVA and Louisville, Syracuse travels to face North Carolina on Saturday. UNC averages the fewest yards per game in the ACC. Read More »
Hot Takes: Anthony could start, Syracuse misses 6th straight March Madness
Under Gerry McNamara, Syracuse has a mostly new roster. Here are five hot takes for the Orange’s 2026-27 season, including Kiyan Anthony starting by the campaign's end and SU missing the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight time. Read More »
Syracuse WR Umari Hatcher earns ACC Receiver of the Week after 224-yard day
Syracuse wide receiver Umari Hatcher was named Atlantic Coast Conference Receiver of the Week on Monday following his 224-yard performance against Louisville. Hatcher now leads the ACC with 784 receiving yards this season. Read More »
SU holds Louisville’s Isaac Brown to 11 rushing yards as run defense improves
Despite its loss, Syracuse held Louisville star running back Isaac Brown to 11 rushing yards, a clear improvement for SU’s run defense. Read More »
Amid QB fiasco, Syracuse drops 11th straight ACC game to Louisville 34-26
Forced to play its third- and fourth-string quarterbacks for the second straight week, Syracuse lost its fourth ACC game 34-26 to Louisville on Saturday. Read More »
Umari Hatcher ‘couldn’t walk away’ from Syracuse. Now, he’s its top WR.
Through limited playing time, an injury scare and entering the transfer portal, Umari Hatcher has remained with Syracuse for six years. Read More »
What to know about Louisville as Syracuse faces an 11th straight ACC loss
After three straight road contests, Syracuse returns home to face Louisville on Saturday night. The Orange will look to snap their 10-game ACC losing streak to a Cardinals team with one of the best offenses in the conference. Read More »
Syracuse men’s basketball picked to finish 11th in ACC Preseason Poll
Syracuse men’s basketball slotted in at 11th in the Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Poll, which was released Tuesday. The ranking comes after the Orange finished 14th in the ACC and missed their fifth straight NCAA Tournament last year. Read More »
Orange grades: QB depth pans out, Barker headlines special teams miscues
Syracuse fared well with third-string quarterback Malachi Nelson and fourth-string Danny Lauter, though Shay Barker missed two field goals in its loss to Virginia on Saturday. Our beat writer grades SU’s position groups from its three-point defeat. Read More »
4 takeaways from Syracuse’s 2-2 start to 2026 ahead of Virginia matchup
Through four games, Syracuse football has had standouts, like Umari Hatcher taking the reins in the receiver room, but its kickers have only made 50% of their field goals. Our beat writer has four takeaways from the first third of the Orange’s season. Read More »