Tag: College football
Syracuse hires New England Patriots receivers coach Ross Douglas to same role
Syracuse football has reportedly hired New England Patriots wide receivers coach Ross Douglas as its next receivers coach, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Read More »
Syracuse hires Buffalo defensive coordinator Robert Wright as linebackers coach
Syracuse has reportedly hired Buffalo defensive coordinator Robert Wright as the school’s next linebackers coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Read More »
Miller: Syracuse’s 3-pronged NIL effort is disorganized, and needs to unite
There are three NIL collectives currently exist to help Syracuse student-athletes navigate name, image and likeness deals. This irregular setup hinders the collectives from reaching enough players. Read More »
Khalil Ahmad returns to Syracuse as Executive Director of Personnel and Recruiting
Khalil Ahmad worked as the Director of High School Relations under Dino Babers before going to Penn State. After one year with the Nittany Lions, Ahmad returns to SU. Read More »
SU reportedly targeting New York Giants running backs coach Jeff Nixon for offensive coordinator
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Syracuse is reportedly targeting New York Giants running backs coach Jeff Nixon for its offensive coordinator role. Nixon’s coaching career spans 26 years, with 14 of them in the NFL. Read More »
Former Colorado DE's coach Nick Williams announces he's joining SU's coaching staff
Former Colorado defensive ends coach Nick Williams announced on X that he will join Syracuse’s coaching staff. Williams will assume the same position with the Orange. Read More »
Fran Brown talks recruiting, community in introductory press conference
“I recruit just being genuine, telling kids the truth.” Fran Brown wants Syracuse to know that he’s recruiting “differently” and aiming for championships, not bowl games. Read More »
Jaiden Holmes’ transition to wide receiver ignites Rome Free Academy’s offense
After playing as a signal caller for most of his life, Holmes transitioned to the wide receiver position. In 2023, Holmes became the go-to receiver, finishing the season with 51 catches, 796 yards and 10 touchdowns. Read More »
Syracuse officially hires Texas A&M defensive line coach Elijah Robinson as defensive coordinator
Texas A&M defensive line coach Elijah Robinson has reportedly accepted a defensive coordinator job at Syracuse, according to TexAgs.com’s Billy Liucci. Robinson is a native of Camden, New Jersey, and coached alongside Fran Brown at Temple and Baylor. Read More »
Syracuse will face South Florida in Boca Raton Bowl
Syracuse will reportedly play in the Boca Raton Bowl for the first time in program history. It will face off against South Florida, who is 8-2 against the Orange. Read More »
'NORTHEAST SWAGGER': Fran Brown's south Jersey recruiting success has prepared him for 1st head coaching job
“From day one, Fran makes you feel like you are the guy:” Fran Brown’s “uncanny ability” to connect with people will bring a national recruiting base and rousing presence to the Syracuse locker room. Read More »
Alandt: Syracuse can run northeast again if bet on Fran Brown pays off
He didn't have recent coordinator experience and is a first-time head coach, but Fran Brown is the right person to turn Syracuse into a dominant Northeast program Read More »
Former players describe Babers era as culture-oriented, but inconsistent
Despite a reputation of respect among his players, Dino Babers' legacy from his eight-year tenure is tainted by inconsistent results. Read More »
LeQuint Allen Jr., Marlowe Wax make All-ACC 2nd Team
LeQuint Allen Jr. and Marlowe Wax each earned spots on the All-ACC Second Team, highlighting Syracuse's five all-conference selections. Read More »
Syracuse hires Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown as 31st head coach
Syracuse hired Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown as its 31st head coach in program history. Brown has been with the Bulldogs since last year and helped UGA win the 2022 National Championship. Read More »
Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood enters transfer portal, linebacker Leon Lowery recommits to Wisconsin
Former Syracuse linebacker Leon Lowery announced he is recommitting to Wisconsin three days after decommitting from the Badgers. Read More »
The Next Day: Dino Babers’ firing motivated Syracuse to win a shootout over Wake Forest
“I totally encouraged them to address it.” Syracuse interim head coach Nunzio Campanile used Dino Babers' firing to rally his players together, leading to a win over Wake Forest. Read More »
Gallery: How Syracuse clinched a 2nd straight bowl appearance
Syracuse defeats Wake Forest 35-31 under new leadership, clinching a bowl game for the second straight season. Read More »
Wake Forest sliced through Syracuse's secondary. But it stood up when it mattered most.
Syracuse gave up 261 passing yards to Wake Forest's Michael Kern but Jason Simmons Jr. and the secondary made a stand on the most important play of the game. Read More »
Garrett Shrader, Dan Villari's passing boosts Syracuse over Wake Forest in 35-31 win
Using the wildcat offense, Syracuse (6-6, 2-6 ACC) produced its third-straight 20-point game, something it didn’t achieve once in the first five ACC matchups. Read More »
Observations from SU's win over Wake Forest: Passing game returns, defense struggles
Garrett Shrader consistently passed, helping Syracuse keep pace with a Wake Forest offense that totaled 382 yards. More observations on SU's 35-31 win. Read More »