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Writer: Sam Blum

Syracuse trails N.C. State, 42-29, in the 4th quarter in Raleigh

Syracuse is taking on N.C. State on Saturday. Follow along here for all the live coverage of the game. Read More »

November 21, 2015 at 12:31 pm

Scott Shafer on leaked info regarding suspension of 2 DEs: 'I hate it. I hate it.'

Scott Shafer blasted the anonymous source that leaked information regarding two suspended defensive ends Qaadir Sheppard and Amir Ealey. Read More »

November 19, 2015 at 12:51 pm

Blum: College football meant something in Syracuse, if only for a moment

For a few brief moments in its 10-point loss to No. 1 Clemson, Syracuse football garnered relevance in the college football landscape. Read More »

November 14, 2015 at 9:28 pm

Syracuse keeps No. 1 Clemson within reach but falls 37-27

Syracuse stayed competitive with No. 1 Clemson — getting within one score of the Tigers in the 4th quarter — but fell to CU. Read More »

November 14, 2015 at 7:29 pm

Statues of former SU legends Jim Brown, Floyd Little and Ernie Davis unveiled at new Plaza 44

Statues of former Syracuse greats Jim Brown, Floyd Little and Ernie Davis were unveiled on Saturday outside the Ensley Athletic Facility. Read More »

November 14, 2015 at 1:55 pm

Chinonso Obokoh rises for 4 blocks in Syracuse's 57-47 win over Lehigh

Center Chinonso Obokoh anchored Syracuse's defense for some time while he was on the court, recording four blocks. Read More »

November 13, 2015 at 11:10 pm

Syracuse couples 1st-half defense with late offensive push to topple Lehigh

Syracuse started strong defensively only to lean on the 3-point shot in the second half to beat Lehigh in the Carrier Dome Friday night. Read More »

November 13, 2015 at 10:59 pm

Syracuse tops Lehigh, 57-47, in season opener

Lehigh made an 18-4 run in the second half, but Syracuse was able to stave off the Moutain Hawks in a season-opening win. Read More »

November 13, 2015 at 8:55 pm

Jonthan Thomas settles into linebacker role

Jonthan Thomas recorded a career-high seven tackles on Oct. 31 and is slowly emerging as a key defensive player for the Orange. Read More »

November 12, 2015 at 10:05 pm

Floyd Little to be honored with No. 44 statue: 'That's huge for me'

Floyd Little will be honored with a state at the No. 44 Plaza Ceremony on Saturday. He has only gotten a glimpse of the statue so far. Read More »

November 12, 2015 at 9:40 pm

Making His Point: Michael Gbinije completes years-long transition to become Syracuse’s starting point guard

Michael Gbinije hasn't been a starting point guard since middle school. Now, as a senior for SU, he'll man the position. Jim Boeheim said he's one of the most improved players he's ever coached. Read More »

November 12, 2015 at 8:15 am

Tyler Lydon uses shooting stroke to provide versatility for Syracuse as freshman

Tyler Lydon learned how to shoot from his mom. Now, it's his shooting ability that has given him the chance to become a versatile player for Syracuse. Read More »

November 9, 2015 at 9:44 pm

Syracuse and N.C. State to play at 12:30 on Nov. 21

Syracuse and N.C. State will play at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 21. Read More »

November 9, 2015 at 1:38 pm

Floyd Little on No. 44: Jordan Fredericks has the potential to wear it

Floyd Little spoke with The Daily Orange on Monday. He spoke about the future of No. 44. Read More »

November 9, 2015 at 1:22 pm

Cordell Hudson impresses with team-leading 9 tackles in 1st career start

Cordell Hudson opened eyes on the Syracuse sideline Saturday afternoon, leading the Orange in tackles and snatching an interception in SU's 41-17 loss to the Cardinals. Read More »

November 8, 2015 at 4:47 pm

Blum: Eric Dungey should have been taken out before 4th-quarter injury

Freshman quarterback Eric Dungey left Saturday's blowout loss to Louisville with a head injury. It's a position his coaches never should have put him in. Read More »

November 7, 2015 at 6:31 pm

Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's big loss to Louisville

Here are three short observations for Syracuse's blowout loss to Louisville on Saturday afternoon. Read More »

November 7, 2015 at 4:09 pm

Double Digits: How the No. 44 jersey remains elusive 10 years after being retired by Syracuse

Since an equipment manager tossed Jim Brown a Syracuse jersey with the No. 44 on it, it's been a number that was revered on Orange greats and reviled on those who were less than great. Here's a comprehensive history of the number, including its 2005 retirement and current status after the summer of 2015's controversy. Read More »

November 4, 2015 at 12:59 am

Follow live: FSU defeats Syracuse, 45-21

Syracuse faces Florida State at noon. Follow on our live blog right here. Read More »

October 31, 2015 at 11:52 am

Ryan Norton thrives in simplified role of kickoff specialist

Ryan Norton has traded responsibilities in his Syracuse kicking career, but is excelling this year at just performing kickoffs. Read More »

October 30, 2015 at 1:49 pm

Scott Shafer on potential AJ Long transfer: 'For me, it'd be concerning'

Scott Shafer said if the quarterback does choose to transfer, it would be concerning if he attempted to prolong his football career because he isn't medically cleared to play. Read More »

October 29, 2015 at 11:38 am

Eric Dungey unable to jumpstart offense after returning from helmet-to-helmet hit

Eric Dungey took a scary hit to the head in the third quarter and had to miss some time. He returned, but couldn't jumpstart a Syracuse offense that scored three points in the second half. Read More »

October 24, 2015 at 5:59 pm

Syracuse cements 4th straight loss with defensive breakdown on final drive

Syracuse couldn't hold off No. 25 Pittsburgh for the final nine minutes of the fourth quarter, allowing the Panthers to kick a game-winning field goal as time expired. Read More »

October 24, 2015 at 5:54 pm

Syracuse falls to No. 25 Pittsburgh, 23-20, on last-second field goal

Chris Blewitt hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired to give Pittsburgh a 23-20 win over Syracuse and send the Orange to its fourth consecutive loss. Read More »

October 24, 2015 at 3:30 pm