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Syracuse football game day: What to know about the Central Connecticut State matchup

Equip yourself for the 2017 Syracuse season opener with the channel, storylines, predictions and more. Read More »

September 1, 2017 at 11:13 am

Beat writers predict Syracuse to steamroll Central Connecticut State in 2017 season opener

Syracuse, which has not lost a season opener since 2013, opens the 2017 season Friday at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Read More »

August 31, 2017 at 2:43 pm

Beat writers discuss 2017 season predictions

Our beat writers explain how Syracuse football will do in 2017 following three years over which SU won only 11 games. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 10:05 pm

Syracuse football opponent preview: What to know about Central Connecticut State

Syracuse is starting its season against an FCS opponent for the fourth straight season, but it has have never matched up with CCSU before. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 9:46 pm

Grandsons of former Syracuse national champion lead Central Connecticut State

Don’t know much about Central Connecticut State? Read the story of the two brothers who lead the offense. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 9:42 pm

Dino Babers: Syracuse’s defensive line and defensive back groups 'greatly improved'

"I just don't think it's the same defense," Babers said two days ahead of the Orange's season opener against Central Connecticut State. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 12:00 pm

TIGER TRAIL: After DeShaun Watson era, Kelly Bryant steps in as Clemson’s quarterback

Critics think Kelly Bryant is just a runner, but he’s been proving them wrong for years. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 12:45 am

STARTING BLOCKS: A healthy offensive line wants to get Dino Babers’ offense going on the ground

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers' offense improves its run game drastically in the second year. A large part of the increase comes from his offensive line which is healthy and ready for the 2017 season. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 12:42 am

FREQUENT FLYER: As some colleges face charter shortages, Syracuse ready to take flight in 2017

Getting thousands of pounds of players to and from games can be big business for airlines while posing logistical challenges for athletic departments. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 12:39 am

SLOT MACHINE: After being moved around early in his career, Ervin Philips finally has turned into a star as a slot receiver

Ervin Philips was brought in as a running back. He also returned punts and played as the "hybrid" in 2015. Now, he's found a home. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 12:34 am

RUNNING IN PLACE: Eric Dungey has always said he will run less. Then he runs anyway.

The star quarterback in Syracuse head coach Dino Babers' offense is known for his scrambles out of the pocket. But he's trying to avoid that by becoming more of a pocket passer. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 12:30 am

With new season pass, Syracuse looks to improve football student attendance

To combat declining attendance, SU’s new student ticket season passes roll out for its debut season. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 12:28 am

Kielan Whitner's transition from defensive back to linebacker gives Syracuse a more balanced defense

Syracuse is confident in its secondary depth but still wanted to find a way to get Whitner on the field, leading to the position change. Read More »

August 29, 2017 at 11:45 pm

Syracuse safety Devon Clarke ruled ineligible to play the 2017 season

The redshirt freshman safety was charged with second-degree burglary and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property in February. Read More »

August 29, 2017 at 5:55 pm

Syracuse first-year students to receive free admission to season opener

SU first announced the news last Friday at Home to the Dome, a pep-rally like event for first-year students. Read More »

August 29, 2017 at 5:14 pm

Syracuse to honor the late Dick MacPherson with patch

The blue patch features orange lettering that reads “Mac,” a nod to MacPherson’s nickname of “Coach Mac.” Read More »

August 29, 2017 at 3:58 pm

Syracuse offensive lineman Donnie Foster no longer with the team

It's unclear why the 6-foot-3, 326-pound center is no longer a part of Syracuse's program. Read More »

August 28, 2017 at 2:27 pm

What Syracuse Football’s depth chart means entering Week 1

SU’s first depth chart since preseason camp resolves the battle at backup quarterback and several other spots. Read More »

August 28, 2017 at 1:50 pm

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers on victims of Tropical Storm Harvey: 'My prayers are out to them'

Babers, who has coached for multiple Texas teams, expressed sympathy on Monday to those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey. Read More »

August 28, 2017 at 1:20 pm

Tracking and handling concussions in college football is left to schools. Doctors think that should change.

A current lack of NCAA and ACC oversight puts the onus on individual schools to handle concussion injuries to athletes. To avoid conflicts of interest, experts recommend the use of independent neurologists to assess players.  Read More »

August 28, 2017 at 12:47 am

Syracuse football training camp blog: Freshman QB Tommy DeVito still out with sickness

Defensive ends Josh Black and Jake Pickard were both held out of practice while Airon Servais played with heavily taped ankles. Read More »

August 24, 2017 at 11:50 am

10 Fun Facts on Syracuse Athletics: Everything from attendance records to national titles

Attendance records, a Heisman, national titles, know these facts to enjoy Syracuse athletics more. Read More »

August 23, 2017 at 12:05 pm

Avoid sounding like a freshman: Know the biggest Syracuse games in the past 5 years

Syracuse has made headlines the past five years including a huge second-half upset in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament and the field hockey team winning the school's first-ever women's nantional championship. See the other games to know Read More »

August 23, 2017 at 11:54 am

Junior college defensive lineman Alton Robinson transfers to Syracuse

The Converse, Texas, native signed with Texas A&M out of high school but he was charged with felony robbery in February 2016 and, though the charges were downgraded to two misdemeanors, the Aggies released him in August that year. Read More »

August 20, 2017 at 11:12 am