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Writer: Sam Blum

Blum: Syracuse must prioritize protecting Eric Dungey from further head injury

Eric Dungey is one of the most likely quarterbacks in the country to run the ball. In his five games played, he's gotten three helmet-to-helmet hits. Read More »

October 22, 2015 at 9:10 pm

Chuck Bullough: Coaching staff discussing future use of Julian Whigham

Syracuse defensive coordinator Chuck Bullough wouldn't commit to using Julian Whigham in the same role moving forward. Read More »

October 20, 2015 at 9:52 pm

Beat writers grade position groups, team and Scott Shafer at midway point

Our football beat writers grade Scott Shafer, each position group and the team with six games down and six games to go. Read More »

October 19, 2015 at 8:53 pm

Blum: Late defensive lapses against Virginia spell end to feel-good start to season

Syracuse started the season 3-0. But the recent stretch, capped off by a late defensive collapse against UVA, spelled the end to the feel-good start. Read More »

October 18, 2015 at 10:01 pm

Syracuse struggles to contain Virginia tailback Taquan Mizzell in triple-overtime loss

Virginia's Taquan Mizzell totalled 69 receiving yards and 58 rushing yards against Syracuse on Saturday. The tailback played a key role in UVA's triple-overtime victory. Read More »

October 17, 2015 at 9:42 pm

Riley Dixon executes fake special teams play in 3rd straight game against UVA

Syracuse ran a fake punt on Saturday in its 44-38 triple-overtime loss to Virginia. Its the third game in a row Riley Dixon was involved in a fake on special teams. Read More »

October 17, 2015 at 9:07 pm

Fast reaction: Syracuse loses heartbreaker at Virginia in triple overtime

Syracuse blew a 24-14 lead and lost to Virginia on Saturday afternoon. Here are three quick observations from the game. Read More »

October 17, 2015 at 7:24 pm

Scott Shafer reacts to Syracuse University lockdown

Syracuse head football coach Scott Shafer discusses where he was and his reaction to the lockdown on the SU campus Wednesday night. Read More »

October 15, 2015 at 10:45 am

Scott Shafer: AJ Long suffered most recent concussion in practice

AJ Long suffered his most recent concussion during a practice. He won't be able to play football again at SU. Read More »

October 14, 2015 at 11:54 am

Michael Gbinije will be Syracuse's starting point guard

Michael Gbinije will start at point guard for Syracuse this season, per CBS Sports. Read More »

October 13, 2015 at 5:54 pm

Countdown to Orange Madness: The Syracuse basketball freshmen

The Daily Orange men's basketball beat writers preview the new crop of SU freshman — Tyler Lydon, Malachi Richardson and Franklin Howard — Jim Boeheim will have at his disposal this season. Read More »

October 12, 2015 at 8:59 pm

Live Blog: USF defeats SU, 45-24

Syracuse faces off against USF on Saturday in Tampa. Follow along here for live updates and thoughts. Read More »

October 10, 2015 at 3:08 pm

Julian Whigham says he's been 1 of SU's best players despite inconsistent performance

Julian Whigham is proud of his performance this season even though he hasn't recorded an interception yet. He leads SU in pass breakups. Read More »

October 9, 2015 at 2:52 pm

Ashton Broyld playing at West Georgia following dismissal from SU program

Ashton Broyld is now playing football at West Georgia. He was dismissed from the SU program this summer. Read More »

October 8, 2015 at 10:42 am

Scott Shafer: Eric Dungey and Ervin Philips are 'ready to go' against USF

Erv Philips and Eric Dungey are both "ready to go" against USF on Saturday. Read More »

October 5, 2015 at 1:56 pm

USF head coach Willie Taggart previews matchup with Syracuse

USF head coach Willie Taggart said on the American Athletic Conference coaches teleconference that he expects to see Syracuse run the option and create havoc for mobile quarterback Quinton Flowers. Read More »

October 5, 2015 at 1:04 pm

Syracuse football primer: South Florida week

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Syracuse's bout with South Florida on Saturday in Tampa, Florida. Read More »

October 5, 2015 at 12:28 pm

Syracuse will play Virginia at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 17

Syracuse will play Virginia at 3:30 on Oct. 17 after traveling to play USF on Oct. 10. Read More »

October 5, 2015 at 11:33 am

Blum: Tim Lester shows leadership ability in difficult QB situation

Tim Lester has been dealt a difficult hand with two injured quarterbacks. He's handled the situation well, and that's partly why Syracuse has started out 3-1. Read More »

September 27, 2015 at 10:26 pm

Syracuse loses 34-24 in pursuit of No. 8 LSU

Syracuse kept the contest close throughout with No. 8 LSU. But the Tigers never relinquished its early lead, and SU ran out of answers by late in the fourth quarter. Read More »

September 26, 2015 at 6:31 pm

Leonard Fournette leads No. 8 LSU to 34-24 win over Syracuse

Syracuse kept it close with No. 8 LSU throughout, by couldn't overcome 244 yards and two touchdowns from Tigers running back Leonard Fournette. Read More »

September 26, 2015 at 3:44 pm

Jason Emerich starts at center for Syracuse, Rob Trudo moves to right guard

Rob Trudo started at right guard for Syracuse and Jason Emerich started at center for the second straight game. Read More »

September 26, 2015 at 12:25 pm

Zack Mahoney becomes Syracuse starter just weeks removed from being 5th-stringer

Zack Mahoney redshirted when his JUCO team played in the Dome in 2013. Now he'll be there as SU's starter on Saturday. Read More »

September 24, 2015 at 11:12 pm

Long snapper Matt Keller finds consistency for Syracuse in freshman season

Longsnapper Matt Keller got to Syracuse in the spring semester, and earned the starting job over backup Keith Mitsuuchi. Read More »

September 23, 2015 at 9:25 pm