Writer archives: Zak Wolf
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4 defining headlines from Syracuse football’s 2025 season
Syracuse fell from a 10-win campaign last year to three wins this season. The Orange were plagued by poor quarterback play and shaky defense. Read More »
Syracuse football fires multiple coaches following 3-win season
Syracuse football fired four people on its coaching staff, according to John Brice of Football Scoop. The changes come following SU’s three-win season, during which it lost eight straight games to end the year. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to BC: Villari wildcat, defense wilts
After holding Boston College to just six points in the first half, Syracuse let up 28 in the second half, falling 34-12. Our beat writer has observations from the Orange’s season-ending loss. Read More »
Dan Villari tried to pull off his wildcat magic 1 more time — it didn’t work
I learned you're not judged on your wins. You're judged on your losses.” Two years after spending time as a wildcat quarterback for SU, Dan Villari got the chance again in his final game. Villari came up short in a 34-12 loss to BC. Read More »
‘DEAL CLOSER’: NFL hopeful Emanuel Ross awaits his turn to break out at Syracuse
Emanuel Ross hasn’t shown much for Syracuse this year, but the skills are there, displayed by his big-catch ability in high school. Read More »
Fran Brown names Joe Filardi starter, talks bye-week adjustments at presser
Fran Brown named walk-on Joe Filardi the starter for Syracuse's matchup with No. 9 Notre Dame during his weekly press conference. Read More »
Syracuse allows fewest points since 2020 in blowout win vs. Delaware State
Syracuse allowed its fewest points in a game since 2021, blowing out Delaware State 83-43. Two games into the season, the Orange have forged a defensive identity they didn’t have a season ago. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win vs. Delaware State: Aggressive Freeman, lockdown defense
Kiyan Anthony earned his first career start for Syracuse with J.J. Starling out with a lower body injury. Anthony shined, finishing with 19 points, as Syracuse blew out Delaware State 83-43. Read More »
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 »