Tag: football
Film Review: How Syracuse totaled zero rushing yards against the Hokies
Despite head coach Dino Babers’ confidence that less-talented defenses would yield better offensive production, Syracuse’s rushing attack often went backwards Thursday. Read More »
Syracuse's frustrated offense is past concerning. It might be a lost cause.
The Orange have tried nearly everything offensively. But more injuries and players "learning them on the fly" means the light at the end of the tunnel is dim. Read More »
Virginia Tech's pre-snap motion gashes Syracuse’s rush defense
Virginia Tech (4-4, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) entered the contest 12th in the ACC in rush yards per game, but a new rushing scheme dominated Syracuse (4-4, 0-4 ACC) in a 38-10 blowout. Read More »
Syracuse withers in key conference matchup against Virginia Tech, loses 38-10
Syracuse never recovered from a mistake-riddled start at Virginia Tech and dropped its fourth-straight game by double digits 38-10. Read More »
Observations from SU’s blowout loss to VT: Offense falls flat, penalties return
Coming off three-straight conference losses where the Orange were outscored 112-24, the bye week couldn’t have come at a better time. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse will defeat Virginia Tech
Following three straight losses and a bye week, Syracuse will look to return to the win column against Virginia Tech on Thursday. Our beat writers are split on whether Syracuse will get the win in Blacksburg. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Virginia Tech
After losing three out of its first four games in 2023, Virginia Tech has started ACC play 2-1, defeating Pitt and Wake Forest. Read More »
Sean Tucker, Marlowe Wax battled it out on the gridiron in high school
Sean Tucker and Marlowe Wax faced off five times on the gridiron in high school, showing flashes of who they’d become at Syracuse. Read More »
Derek McDonald leads Syracuse in pressuring the QB. Why does PFF grade him so low?
After redshirting in 2021 and serving as a backup in 2022, McDonald emerged as a starter for SU this season. According to PFF, McDonald leads the Orange in quarterback pressures through seven games with 17. Read More »
Dino Babers gives injury updates, talks offensive line prior to showdown with Virginia Tech
Ahead of SU's game against Virginia Tech, Dino Babers discussed the benefits of a bye week and praised his offensive line. Read More »
For Elijah Welch, Westhill football is a family affair
Sophomore quarterback Elijah Welch has served as QB1 at Westhill High School since his eighth grade season. It's no surprise, he comes from a family full of Westhill football alumni. Read More »
Christian Brothers Academy overcomes slow 1st half in comeback 20-17 win to stay undefeated
Christian Brothers Academy’s closest game this season was a 49-40 win over Corning-Painted Post week 3. But the Brothers found themselves locked in a low-scoring game deep into Friday night’s matchup with Baldwinsville. Read More »
Film Review: LeQuint Allen Jr.'s physicality carried SU's offense against FSU
While LeQuint Allen Jr. isn’t Sean Tucker, he’s using a similar cutback ability in order to get to the open space. Allen’s shiftiness and adjustability made him effective against FSU. Read More »
Jason Simmons Jr. grew up in the Green Bay Packers’ locker room
Because of his father's role as secondary coach for the Green Bay Packers, Jason Simmons Jr. had an inside look at an NFL team from the first time he put on a helmet. Read More »
The Next Day: Dino Babers has made some questionable calls. But has it mattered?
During a harsh three-week span for Syracuse, head coach Dino Babers has made some controversial decisions. His struggling offense hasn’t helped either, producing just three touchdowns across the last 12 quarters. Read More »
Florida State's Keon Coleman torches Syracuse for 140 receiving yards, 107 return yards
Coleman, a shifty receiver that also returns punts and kicks for the Seminoles has helped galvanize their offense in the midst of a 6-0 start. Read More »
Observations from SU's 41-3 loss to No. 4 FSU: Shrader struggles, worn out defense
Syracuse, conversely, was used to seeing its depth bought away. Though the Orange’s defense showed up against a prolific Seminoles offense, Syracuse couldn’t get anything going offensively. Read More »
Garrett Shrader exits early after being ‘too weak’ near end of 41-3 loss to No. 4 FSU
The Orange offense reached the red zone just two times during their 41-3 blowout loss to No. 4 Florida State. Read More »
Our beat writers agree No. 4 Florida State will hand Orange 3rd consecutive loss
After falling to Clemson and then-No. 14 ranked UNC, our beat writers believe Syracuse will suffer its third straight loss to the Seminoles in blowout fashion. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 4 Florida State
Syracuse has lost to Florida State in 13 of 15 total meetings. Coming off of two consecutive losses to ranked teams, SU’s road to victory in Tallahassee starts with its defense. Read More »
Jumbo set has beefed up Syracuse’s goal line play
Jason Beck told his offense in fall training camp that he wanted a way to win the line of scrimmage. The result is a scheme "from the archives." Read More »
Film Review: UNC’s shotgun offense breaks apart SU’s defense
Drake Maye operated efficiently from the shotgun, going 33-for-47 with 442 yards and three touchdowns, to unravel a lackluster Syracuse defense on Saturday. Read More »