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Syracuse football training camp blog 2021: How Syracuse improved 3-3-5 defense

Because of its 2020 season struggles, SU’s first practice for the 2021 season set a heavy focus on the setup to ensure that it’s ready for week one. Read More »

August 19, 2021 at 1:54 pm

Syracuse freshman, tight end Landon Morris enters transfer portal

Morris told 247Sports that he didn’t feel like he was being utilized in the way that he was recruited as a pass-first tight end. Read More »

August 16, 2021 at 2:44 pm

Former Syracuse running back Jawhar Jordan transfers to Louisville

His transfer decision comes after Jawhar Jordan announced he was entering the transfer portal in early January. Read More »

August 1, 2021 at 9:46 pm

Syracuse football forecasted to finish last in ACC division

Syracuse had a 1-10 record in 2020, marking Dino Babers’ fourth losing season during his five-year tenure. Read More »

July 26, 2021 at 10:07 am

Dino Babers hints at plans for new and improved offensive line at ACC media day

Syracuse football head coach Dino Babers previewed the upcoming 2021 season at the annual ACC media day. Read More »

July 23, 2021 at 12:34 am

Syracuse to open 2025 season with Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game against Tennessee

The Orange will play in Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz stadium against Tennessee to open the 2025 season. Read More »

July 15, 2021 at 12:39 pm

Texas offensive line transfer Willie Tyler decommits from Syracuse

Willie Tyler transferred to Syracuse from Texas in April. He was expected to join Florida transfer Chris Bleich on Syracuse’s offensive line. Read More »

June 11, 2021 at 6:03 pm

Dino Babers reportedly the highest-paid SU employee in 2019

Football head coach Dino Babers compensated $3.5 million after the 2019 season, more than men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim and chancellor Kent Syrverud. Read More »

May 28, 2021 at 9:11 pm

Former Syracuse tight end Aaron Hackett transfers to Kent State

Aaron Hackett's nine career touchdown receptions are tied for the most in school history, and his six in 2019 were the most by an SU tight end since 2011. Read More »

May 5, 2021 at 5:18 pm

Syracuse punter Nolan Cooney signs with New Orleans Saints

Nolan Cooney went undrafted and signed with the New Orleans Saints, joining Syracuse teammate Trill Williams. Read More »

May 1, 2021 at 8:48 pm

Syracuse's Trill Williams signs with New Orleans Saints after going undrafted

Trill Williams notched 93 tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles across his 28-game career at Syracuse. Read More »

May 1, 2021 at 6:54 pm

Ifeatu Melifonwu selected in 3rd round by Detroit Lions in NFL Draft

Melifonwu accumulated 55 tackles in 2020, and his draft stock rose after he impressed scouts at the Senior Bowl and Syracuse's pro day. Read More »

April 30, 2021 at 11:32 pm

Andre Cisco selected in 3rd round by Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021 NFL Draft

Andre Cisco was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft after recording 65 tackles as a sophomore. He missed most of his junior season due to injury. Read More »

April 30, 2021 at 9:36 pm

Dino Babers: 'Best room' of quarterback depth he's seen as Syracuse coach

After nearly one month of spring practice, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers spoke with the media Wednesday for the first time since March 30. Read More »

April 28, 2021 at 3:26 pm

Syracuse linebacker Tyrell Richards enters transfer portal

Richards recorded 54 total tackles over his 31-game career at Syracuse during three seasons. Read More »

April 19, 2021 at 9:55 pm

Former Texas offensive lineman Willie Tyler transfers to Syracuse

Tyler did not play in either of his two seasons at Texas after redshirting his first season and opting out of the second due to COVID-19. Read More »

April 8, 2021 at 4:41 pm

Wide receiver Ed Hendrix reportedly no longer SU student

Syracuse wide receiver Ed Hendrix is not taking classes at SU for the spring semester, according to Stephen Bailey of 247Sports. Read More »

April 5, 2021 at 5:09 pm

Where will Melifonwu, Cisco and Williams go in NFL Draft? 4 scouts weigh in.

Melifonwu, Cisco and Williams are all expected to be drafted in the first three rounds, and punter Nolan Cooney may be drafted as well. Read More »

April 1, 2021 at 12:04 am

3 things Dino Babers said on 1st day of spring ball

New transfer Garrett Shrader will be competing with Tommy DeVito and other younger players for the starting quarterback job, Babers said. Read More »

March 30, 2021 at 2:21 pm

What the 1st-year seminar course replacing SEM 100 might look like

The FYS 101 faculty advisory committee has already released a proposed syllabus for the course. Read More »

March 24, 2021 at 9:34 pm

How playing football influenced Emma Ward’s breakout freshman season at SU

Freshman Emma Ward is succeeding as Emily Hawryschuk’s replacement in Syracuse’s offense with 13 points in four games. Read More »

March 21, 2021 at 10:44 pm

Ifeatu Melifonwu reflects on NFL Pro Day, rise in draft stock

How Ifeatu Melifonwu rose up NFL draft boards ahead of his Pro Day on Friday. Read More »

March 19, 2021 at 5:59 pm

After 2 years playing out of position, Grant Murphy is back to close defense

Syracuse asked Murphy to play short-stick defensive midfielder his first two years to give him a spot on the field. Last year, he became an integral part of SU’s defense. Read More »

March 8, 2021 at 12:27 am

The plan for fans to return to the Carrier Dome is a 'complete failure'

Our reader states that his hopes were set too high in expecting SU to allow fans into the Dome this semester. Read More »

March 2, 2021 at 2:39 am