Writer: Zak Wolf
A more potent run game could jolt Syracuse’s stagnant offense
“We’re a better offense when we’re balanced.” Syracuse’s offense has only averaged 12 points over the last five games. Increasing carries for backs Yasin Willis and Will Nixon could solve its offensive struggles. Read More »
‘It definitely caught me by surprise’: SU football players react to coaching shuffle
Syracuse shook up its coaching staff this week, which included wide receivers coach Myles White departing the program. SU players reacted to the moves during Tuesday media availability. Read More »
Fran Brown announces WRs coach Myles White no longer with program
Syracuse wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Myles White is no longer with the program, Fran Brown announced Monday. Read More »
Syracuse plays QB roulette in 27-10 loss to North Carolina
Syracuse continued its putrid quarterback play in a 27-10 loss to North Carolina. Joe Filardi and Luke Carney combined to go 4-for-18 with 39 yards as the Orange didn't score an offensive touchdown for the second time this season. Read More »
Bill Belichick’s lacrosse background helps recruit dual-sport athletes at UNC
Bill Belichick has always had an affinity for lacrosse. Since he was hired by North Carolina in December, he’s brought in several dual-sport athletes for both football and lacrosse. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup with Bill Belichick’s North Carolina
Syracuse welcomes North Carolina to the JMA Wireless Dome as it looks to break a four-game losing streak Friday. The Tar Heels are just 2-5 in their first year under seven-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick. Read More »
8 games in: Skid continues for Rickie Collins as Syracuse's bowl chances wane
Rickie Collins has struggled in his four starts for Syracuse, throwing an ACC-worst eight interceptions with just five touchdowns. Our beat writer has more observations from SU football two-thirds of the way through the season. Read More »
Haynes King gashes SU for 400 scrimmage yards and 5 touchdowns in GT’s win
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King torched Syracuse for nearly 400 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns. King’s performance helped the Yellow Jackets hand the Orange their fourth-straight loss. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 41-16 loss to No. 7 GT: Collins limited, RPO struggles
Rickie Collins threw for just 24 yards in the first half of Syracuse’s three-possession loss to No. 7 Georgia Tech. His improved second half wasn’t enough to avoid SU’s fourth-straight defeat. Our beat writer has more observations on the loss. Read More »
Despite Syracuse’s horrid run, pass-catching arsenal could turn fortunes around
Syracuse's wide receivers give Rickie Collins the weapons he needs to steer the offense back on track after experiencing recent struggles. Read More »
Fran Brown talks sticking with Rickie Collins, SU’s losing streak in press conference
Ahead of SU's matchup against Georgia Tech, Fran Brown backed quarterback Rickie Collins. Our writer has more takeaways from his presser. Read More »
Antoine Deslauriers’ discipline, routine led to emergence as 1st-year starter
Antoine Deslauriers’ high school training helped him bulk up before coming to SU, where he’s standing out as one of its starting linebackers. Read More »
Justus Ross-Simmons’ injury vs. SMU provides big blow to Syracuse’s offense
Justus Ross-Simmons exited Syracuse’s loss to SMU in the first half with a lower-body injury. Ross-Simmons was seen on crutches and in a walking boot on the sidelines, hindering SU’s offense. Read More »
SU allows career-high 4 passing TDs from Kevin Jennings in SMU defeat
In SU’s 31-18 loss to SMU, it allowed quarterback Kevin Jennings to throw for a career-high four touchdowns and complete 83% of his passes. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to SMU: 4th-down nightmare, Collins’ picks
Rickie Collins threw three interceptions and completed just 49% of his passes as Syracuse fell to SMU 31-18. Read More »
Tyshawn Russell, Rashard Perry ruled out for season after surgeries
SU wide receiver Tyshawn Russell and defensive lineman Rashard Perry will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgeries. Read More »
Ricky Brumfield stabilizes special teams after poor 2024 production
Through five games, Syracuse’s special teams has vastly improved from 2024 under the guidance of Ricky Brumfield. Read More »
8 players headline Syracuse men’s lacrosse's 2027 recruiting class after 1st month
Syracuse men’s lacrosse's 2027 recruiting class sits at eight players through one month in the recruiting cycle. Highlighted by five-star goalie Moe Sobel, the Orange’s class ranks as the 11th-best in the country. Read More »
‘We just got punked’: Syracuse allows 235 rushing yards in blowout loss to Duke
Syracuse was gashed on the ground in its 38-3 blowout loss to Duke, allowing a season-high 235 rushing yards. Read More »
SU to preserve documents collected by Oren Lyons, per stewardship agreement
On Friday, Syracuse and Haudenosaunee Faithkeeper Oren Lyons agreed on a “joint stewardship agreement” to donate documents to SU’s Special Research Collections Center. Read More »
Rickie Collins stumbles in 1st start as SU gets pummeled by Duke 38-3
Rickie Collins struggled mightily in his first career start for Syracuse, as it was blown out by Duke 38-3. Collins finished with 229 yards and zero touchdowns while Duke quarterback Darian Mensah tossed two scores. Read More »
Steve Angeli’s 'main obstacle is to be patient,' renowned orthopaedic surgeon says
Steve Angeli will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles. Dr. Nicola Maffulli offered a detailed look at Angeli’s recovery process. Read More »
Rundown on Duke football before 1st matchup vs. Syracuse since 2020
Duke has had an up-and-down season, getting blown out 45-19 by then-No. 11 Illinois and falling by seven to Tulane. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 1st 4 games: Collins manages, secondary improves
After four games, Syracuse football has produced a mixed bag of results as it enters the heat of conference play. Read More »