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‘He just knew he was a quarterback’: What Garrett Shrader brings to SU’s offense

Shrader transferred to Syracuse in hopes of becoming a star quarterback like he was in high school, wanting to turn Syracuse around after its 1-10 season. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 9:47 pm

James Williams looks to be the next SU punter to play in NFL

Williams and others may have appeared Rattled against Rutgers, Giugliano said Williams’ overall consistency as a punter will show as Syracuse’s next punter. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 9:33 pm

Beat writers agree on blowout victory over UAlbany

Despite dropping its last matchup, our beat writers agree that Syracuse will defeat UAlbany in its third game of the 2021 season. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 7:49 pm

Opponent Preview: Everything to know about UAlbany

After falling to Rutgers 17-7, Syracuse faces FCS team in UAlbany, a squad the Orange have never played before. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 7:16 pm

Dino Babers tests negative after close contact with positive COVID case

Babers tested negative and should be on the sidelines of Saturday’s game against Albany. Read More »

September 15, 2021 at 6:29 pm

Film Review: Breaking down Syracuse’s defensive performance against Rutgers

While other units struggled, Syracuse's defense held Rutgers to 17 points, after the Scarlet Knights scored 61 in their season-opener. Read More »

September 13, 2021 at 9:34 pm

Mikel Jones named ACC Linebacker of the Week after Rutgers game

Jones led SU’s defense with 11 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss during Syracuse’s matchup with Rutgers on Saturday. Read More »

September 13, 2021 at 6:22 pm

Dino Babers talks quarterback battle, Garrett Williams ahead of Albany game

The Orange’s offense struggled in their loss against Rutgers, scoring just seven points and committing five turnovers. Read More »

September 13, 2021 at 2:53 pm

Vasudevan: Babers’ coaching mistakes in Rutgers game set SU up for disaster

Syracuse lost its first game of the season against Rutgers, 17-7, after several questionable decisions by head coach Dino Babers. Read More »

September 12, 2021 at 10:21 pm

The next day: Special teams' miscues cost SU in loss to Rutgers

Syracuse has branded itself as “Special Teams U” over recent years. But against Rutgers, SU’s special teams’ errors led to its demise. Read More »

September 12, 2021 at 6:40 pm

Syracuse defense holds Rutgers to 17 points in home-opening loss

The Scarlet Knights totaled just 195 yards offensively, and their 16 first-half rushing attempts lost them nine yards. Read More »

September 11, 2021 at 8:49 pm

3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 17-7 loss to Rutgers

In the first meeting between the former Big East rivals in nine years, Rutgers defeated SU 17-7. Here are three takeaways. Read More »

September 11, 2021 at 5:56 pm

DeVito, Shrader fail to spark offense in Syracuse's 17-7 loss to Rutgers

In a renewal of the Big East rivalry between Syracuse and Rutgers, the New Jersey team won 17-7. Read More »

September 11, 2021 at 5:43 pm

The wait is over. Chris Bleich fulfills a new role in SU's offensive line.

“I felt like I didn't have a home.” It took Chris Bleich until this year to find a place to contribute at the college level. Read More »

September 8, 2021 at 11:31 pm

How Greg Schiano’s return to Rutgers affects Syracuse

Greg Schiano returned to Rutgers last year for his second stint as head coach and led the Scarlet Knights to a 3-6 record. Read More »

September 8, 2021 at 11:09 pm

Beat writers split on outcome of Syracuse's home opener

The game will be the first football matchup with fans in the Carrier Dome since November 2019, when the Orange beat Wake Forest in overtime. Read More »

September 8, 2021 at 10:37 pm

Rutgers left tackle Raiqwon O’Neal becomes ‘protector’ on and off the field

Now a junior at Rutgers, O’Neal was named honorable mention All-Big Ten last year and is in his third season as the Scarlet Knights’ starting left tackle. Read More »

September 8, 2021 at 10:37 pm

Opponent Preview: What to know about Rutgers before SU’s home opener

Greg Schiano returned to Rutgers for his second stint as head coach last season and led RU to a 3-6 record in an abbreviated season. Read More »

September 8, 2021 at 10:29 pm

Film Review: Breaking down 4 key plays from Syracuse’s win over Ohio

Babers’ brought his offense back to Athens, Ohio, and the Orange scored a touchdown within six plays of their opening drive. Read More »

September 7, 2021 at 10:28 pm

True freshman Duce Chestnut named ACC Co-Rookie of the Week

Duce Chestnut had eight tackles and an interception during his first collegiate game. Read More »

September 7, 2021 at 7:49 pm

Dino Babers talks Sean Tucker, defense ahead of SU-Rutgers game

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers mentioned running-back depth and keys to stopping Rutgers’ offense, which had 61 points in its last game, ahead of the pair’s matchup on Saturday. Read More »

September 6, 2021 at 3:13 pm

The next day: Improved offensive line powers SU’s strong rushing game vs Ohio

Tommy DeVito said having more trust in this year’s offensive line has allowed him to improve his pocket presence after Syracuse's 29-9 win over Ohio. Read More »

September 5, 2021 at 7:46 pm

Chris Elmore expected to miss Syracuse’s next 3 games

Elmore is now expected to make his first appearance of the season in Syracuse's ACC opener against Florida State in early October. Read More »

September 5, 2021 at 5:07 pm