Tag: football
Spring football notebook: Nunzio Campanile's new role, o-line injuries
Syracuse quarterbacks coach Nunzio Campanile discussed his new role and spoke about Kyle McCord's development. More observations on SU's sixth spring practice available to the media. Read More »
Spring Football Notebook 2024: Chestnut at safety, changing defensive scheme
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown discussed switching Duce Chestnut from cornerback to safety, saying it will help extend his playing career. More observations on SU's fifth spring practice available to the media. Read More »
Spring Football Notebook 2024: Physicality ramps up in 1st outdoor practice
“Coach (Robinson) always wants us to play violent up front, because that’s where the game starts.” Syracuse ramped up the physicality in its second padded spring practice. Read More »
3-star Luke Carney commits to Syracuse, becomes 1st QB from 2025 class
Three-star quarterback Luke Carney announced his commitment to Syracuse on social media. In 2023, Carney threw for 3,723 yards and 47 touchdowns, helping lead Dallas Christian to a TAPPS Division III state title. Read More »
Spring Football Notebook 2024: Allen Jr. bulks up, blocking TEs
Syracuse's LeQuint Allen Jr. says he's gained explosiveness through bulking up in the offseason as he leads a young running backs room. More takeaways from SU's third spring practice available to the media. Read More »
Spring Football Notebook 2024: Hands-on coaching, improved strength training
"The number one thing is you have to know who your players are.” New defensive coordinator Elijah Robinson said his scheme will cater to his player’s strengths. More observations from SU's second spring practice. Read More »
Spring Football Notebook 2024: 1st look at McCord, Gadsden returns
Syracuse’s first spring practice featured Oronde Gadsden’s return from injury to lead a new-look receiving corps with Georgia transfers Zeed Haynes and Jackson Meeks. More observations. Read More »
Top-ranked New York recruit Darien Williams commits to Syracuse
Darien Williams, the No. 2 class of 2025 recruit in New York per 247Sports’ Composite Ranking, announced his commitment to Syracuse on social media. Williams was Christian Brothers Academy’s leading receiver in 2023. Read More »
Emma Ward leads Syracuse's attack. One day, she hopes to serve in the FBI.
“Emma's full steam ahead. Nothing's gonna get in her way.” Syracuse attack Emma Ward aspires to use her skills in forensics and law enforcement to be an FBI agent after graduation. Read More »
Syracuse football reportedly dismisses Damien Alford
Damien Alford has reportedly been dismissed from Syracuse, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Alford was SU’s leading receiver in 2023 with 610 yards and three touchdowns. Read More »
SU students come together to watch the Super Bowl in Schine Student Center
As the Kansas City Chiefs and San Fransisco 49ers faced off in Las Vegas, the Syracuse University community came together to watch the game in the Schine Student Center. Not only were SU students passionate about the game but they also cheered for artists like Reba McEntire. Read More »
Former SU defensive end Dwight Freeney named to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former Syracuse defensive end Dwight Freeney has been named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining its 2024 class. Freeney is the ninth SU player to be enshrined in Canton. Read More »
Fran Brown named National Recruiter of the Year by 247Sports
New Syracuse head coach Fran Brown was named the National Recruiter of the Year by 247Sports after helping Georgia bring in the top 2024 recruiting class in the nation. Read More »
Dino Babers will reportedly be hired as Arizona’s offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach
Dino Babers joins first year head coach Brent Brennan at Arizona, who was hired after Jedd Fisch became Kalen DeBoer’s successor at Washington. Read More »
Syracuse releases 2024 football schedule
Syracuse football released its 12-game regular season schedule Wednesday. The Orange’s 2024 slate includes their first-ever conference matchups against Stanford and Cal. Read More »
Kyle Meier 'did everything' at Whitesboro, shattering 8 school records
You get a kid like (Kyle) once every 20 years.” Along with his historic career, Kyle Meier led Whitesboro to the program’s first Section III title in over 25 years. Read More »
SU defensive lineman Kevon Darton reportedly enters transfer portal
After spending five seasons at Syracuse, Kevon Darton has reportedly entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Darton recorded 110 tackles in his career with the Orange. Read More »
'Invisible No More' highlights Wilmeth Sidat-Singh's lasting impact at SU
Wilmeth Sidat-Singh was a star before Syracuse's well-known Black football players like Ernie Davis and Jim Brown, but his name is rarely in conversation. “Invisible No More” makes sure Sidat-Singh’s story will live on. Read More »
Former 4-star DL Isaiah Hastings commits to Syracuse
6-foot-4 defensive lineman Isaiah Hastings is transferring to Syracuse from Alabama. He was a consensus four-star recruit in the class of 2022. Read More »
Syracuse reportedly hiring Troy’s James Vollono as special teams coordinator
Former Troy special teams analyst James Vollono is reportedly being hired by Syracuse as its next special teams coordinator, per ESPN's Pete Thamel. Vollono was with the Trojans for the past two seasons. Read More »
Former Howard offensive lineman Da'Metrius Weatherspoon commits to Syracuse
Former Howard offensive lineman Da'Metrius Weatherspoon has committed to Syracuse after announcing the decision on X. Read More »
Editor’s picks: The top sports stories of 2023
Heading into 2024, our editors picked the 10 best reads from The Daily Orange Sports section over the past year. Read More »
Duce Chestnut announces transfer back to Syracuse
After entering the transfer portal for the second consecutive season, Duce Chestnut announced his return to Syracuse on X. Chestnut was a two-year starter for SU before transferring to LSU in 2023. Read More »
Gallery: The Daily Orange’s best sports photos of 2023
The Daily Orange photo team has captured many moments in Syracuse sports throughout 2023. Here are the editors’ top picks. Read More »