Writer archives: Noah Nussbaum
Contact Noah: njnussba@syr.edu | @Noahnuss99
SEASON-DEFINING: Nussbaum: Syracuse’s next 2 games will determine whether 2024 was a fluke
Column: Syracuse sits at 2-2, with crucial matchups against Virginia and Louisville next. Our beat writer argues those games will determine whether the Orange’s 3-9 2025 season or their 10-3 2024 campaign is a true reflection of Fran Brown’s team. Read More »
UConn’s 27 straight 2nd-half points push Syracuse to brink in OT victory
In their overtime win at UConn, the Orange allowed 27 unanswered points in the second half and overtime, nearly allowing the Huskies to upset them. Read More »
Observations from SU’s OT win over UConn: Odom’s 1st start, defense lets up
Amari Odom started in place of Steve Angeli Saturday against UConn. His first start was a mixed bag, finishing with six total touchdowns but two second-half picks. Here are more observations from SU’s 42-41 overtime win over UConn. Read More »
Nunzio Campanile finally holds 1st college coordinator job as UConn’s OC
After calling plays in high school and interim stints at Rutgers and Syracuse, Nunzio Campanile now holds the keys to UConn’s offense. Read More »
Q&A: SU alum Rosie Benton talks role in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’
The Daily Orange spoke with Rosie Benton, a 2001 Syracuse University graduate, about her time acting in the Broadway show "Stranger Things: The First Shadow." Read More »
Syracuse University hires Chris Presson as deputy athletic director
Syracuse University has hired Chris Presson as its deputy athletic director and chief commercial officer, SU announced in a press release Tuesday. Presson will primarily oversee ticketing, partnerships and customer relations. Read More »
4-star attack Luke Conly becomes Syracuse’s 10th 2028 recruit
Syracuse men's lacrosse gained a commitment from four-star attack Luke Conly, he announced on social media Tuesday. Conly is the Orange’s 10th addition to their 2028 class, which features eight four-star recruits. Read More »
Film Review: Plays that led to Steve Angeli’s 4th-quarter benching vs. Pitt
Steve Angeli finished the first half against Pitt hot but capitulated with two fourth-quarter interceptions in Syracuse’s loss Thursday. Here are four plays across Angeli’s up-and-down night that ended with him being benched. Read More »
Nussbaum: Just 3 weeks in, Syracuse’s bowl game chances look slim to none
Column: Syracuse has started its 2026 season 1-2 after losses to Cal and Pitt. Although it's only been three games, our beat writer argues SU’s bowl chances are almost nonexistent with its tough remaining schedule and constant in-game mistakes. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Pitt: Angeli’s benching, inconsistent RBs
Steve Angeli threw two fourth-quarter interceptions in Syracuse’s Atlantic Coast Conference loss to Pitt Thursday, leading to his benching in favor of Amari Odom. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s 27-13 defeat. Read More »
After moving from TE to LB in 2025, Jamie Tremble embraces new identity
Jamie Tremble switched from tight end to linebacker last year to maximize his playing time. He’s since become Syracuse’s third-down specialist. Read More »
Orange grades: Special teams, offensive line flounder in loss to Cal
Syracuse’s offensive line allowed Cal to hound Steve Angeli all game, while Tripp Woody missed two key fourth-quarter field goals. Here are grades for SU’s position groups after its 21-18 loss to the Golden Bears Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse football film review: How the Orange limited UNH to 3 points
Syracuse’s defense impressed in its season opener against New Hampshire, allowing three points and tallying five sacks and four turnovers. Read More »
Tylik Hill, Shavane Anderson Jr. deliver vs. UNH amid injuries in RB room
Tylik Hill and Shavane Anderson Jr. combined for 193 yards and four touchdowns in SU's win over UNH, deputizing for transfers Ju’Juan Johnson and Ahmad Miller at RB. Read More »
Syracuse snags 1st win since September 2025 in 66-3 blowout of New Hampshire
Syracuse’s 66-3 season-opening win over New Hampshire Saturday was its first win in 11 months after ending last year on an eight-game skid. Read More »
BATTLE TESTED: Steve Angeli tore his Achilles last fall. He was braced for what came next.
At nearly every stop of Steve Angeli’s football career, he’s battled back from adversity. It’s prepared him to return to Syracuse following an Achilles tear. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse football’s season opener vs. New Hampshire
Syracuse football battles New Hampshire in the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. Our beat writer has everything to know about SU’s season opener against the Wildcats. Read More »
With Ross-Simmons’ status looming, Syracuse seeks new options in WR room
With Justus Ross-Simmons’ return up in the air, Syracuse will look for other receivers to emerge from a crop of young returners and transfers. Read More »
4 questions surrounding Syracuse football before 2026 season
Coming off a three-win 2025 campaign, Syracuse football has many new faces on its roster, especially at receiver. Here are four questions SU faces before its season begins Sept. 5 against New Hampshire. Read More »
Judge orders preliminary injunction to give 2022 class 5th year of eligibility
A U.S. District Court of Colorado judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday that requires the NCAA to extend a fifth year of eligibility to class of 2022 athletes who competed in four seasons of college sports. Read More »
Syracuse picked to finish 14th in ACC Preseason Poll
The Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Poll, released Tuesday, slates Syracuse football to finish 14th of the 17 teams in the conference. In 2025, injury-riddled SU won one conference game after placing 12th in the ACC Preseason Poll. Read More »
Syracuse will begin 2026-27 season against New Haven at JMA Wireless Dome
Syracuse men’s basketball will open Gerry McNamara’s first year as head coach against New Haven on Nov. 2, the program announced Thursday. The Orange have never played the Chargers in basketball and haven’t lost their first game since 2019. Read More »
Former Syracuse center William Kyle III signs with Los Angeles Lakers
Former Syracuse center William Kyle III has signed with the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported Thursday. In his lone year with the Orange in 2025-26, Kyle averaged 8.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. Read More »
Syracuse adds 3-star safety Jalen Welch to 2027 class
Three-star class of 2027 safety Jalen Welch has committed to Syracuse, he announced on social media Tuesday. Welch is SU’s 18th commit to its 2027 class, which ranks as the 37th best in the country. Read More »