Tag: football
Dino Babers discusses lack of depth, Jordan Travis ahead of No. 4 Florida State
A week after calling Drake Maye the best quarterback Syracuse would play, Dino Babers said the same for Heisman candidate Jordan Travis ahead of Florida State. Read More »
The Next Day: Garrett Shrader is still searching for next step to boost Syracuse's offense
Garrett Shrader produced 543 passing yards and six touchdowns through the season's first two weeks. In SU's last two contests, he's managed just 300 yards and two touchdowns. Read More »
Dino Babers rules Denis Jaquez Jr. out for season
Denis Jaquez Jr. went down in the fourth quarter of Syracuse's loss to North Carolina and had to be helped off the field. Read More »
Babers frustrated by early controversial call in defeat to No. 14 UNC
“Because I want them to understand that I know they're wrong." Head coach Dino Babers lamented the officials' decision to grant UNC's punter a first-down spot on the second drive of the game. Read More »
Garrett Shrader says SU has to 'get back to the drawing board' after 40-7 loss to No. 14 UNC
Syracuse's 40-7 loss marked the 13th defeat of 30 points or more under head coach Dino Babers. Read More »
Observations from SU's blowout loss to No. 14 UNC: Drake Maye dominates, poor tackling
Tar Heels' quarterback Drake Maye finished with 442 passing yards and three touchdowns, coming only six yards shy of a career high. Read More »
British Brooks walked on, overcame season-ending injury at UNC
On Saturday, Syracuse plays the Tar Heels and British Brooks, who had a 103 rushing yard showing against South Carolina in Week 1. Read More »
Nunzio Campanile's family-first, humble upbringing shaped his meticulous approach to coaching
"Syracuse hit a home run with this one:" When Syracuse hired Nunzio Campanile, it brought in more than just a coach to revive its New Jersey recruiting, it brought a family man committed to his player's successes. Read More »
Our beat writers agree that Syracuse will lose second straight to No. 14 UNC
Following its first loss of the season to Clemson, Syracuse hits the road to face No. 14 North Carolina. Our beat writers agree that the Orange will fall to 4-2 after the road trip. Read More »
In a crowded linebackers room, Leon Lowery stands out
In 2022, Lowery started at edge twice, filling in for Thompson, who was out with an ACL tear. But this year, Lowery beat out the more-experienced Thompson in fall camp. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 14 North Carolina
After losing its first game of the season to Clemson, Syracuse hits the road to face No. 14 North Carolina. Read More »
Data Dive: Demystifying the numbers behind Syracuse's opening 5 games
On Saturday, SU's offensive line allowed 14 pressures on 38 dropbacks (37%) jamming Garrett Shrader’s scramble lanes and swarming the pocket. If SU hopes to defeat future ranked opponents, our beat writer writes that the Orange must prevent the same errors. Read More »
Film Review: How Cade Klubnik, receivers tore up Syracuse’s secondary
Entering the JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse knew it would have a tough task taking down a pure pocket passer — something the Orange were facing for the first time. Read More »
Dino Babers offers injury updates, praises Drake Maye ahead of No. 14 UNC
“This guy is different." Babers spoke highly of UNC quarterback Drake Maye, who's projected to be a top 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, per ESPN's Mel Kiper. Read More »
1959 Syracuse football national champion Bob Stem dead at 84
Stem, originally from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was a member of SU’s football team from 1958-61 and was a letterwinner for his last three seasons with the program. Read More »
Saturday's 'Clemson Campout' marked 1st of its kind for an SU football game
Otto's Army hosted its first-ever football campout ahead of the Clemson game on Sept. 30 bringing energy, passion and lots of orange spirit to the highest-anticipated game of the season. Read More »
Gallery: A glimpse into how the Orange fanbase prepared for its highest-anticipated matchup of the season
Syracuse fans all across campus embodied the slogan "bleed orange" before the Clemson game, turning out in droves to tailgate and get fired up to watch the Orange take on the Tigers. Read More »
The next day: Syracuse's pass attack comes out flat against Clemson
Garrett Shrader went 0-for-7 on throws of 20+ yards and registered a 39.6 passer rating, according to Pro Football Focus, in SU's 31-14 loss to Clemson. Read More »
Dan Villari serves as lone offensive bright spot in Syracuse’s 31-14 loss to Clemson
Villari provided the Orange with a spark. The tight end finished with a team-high 65 receiving yards and the 28-yard touchdown that cut the early deficit to seven points. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s 31-14 loss to Clemson: Poor offense, costly errors
Cade Kulbnik finished with 263 yards passing two touchdowns and 137.5 passer rating. While Garrett Shrader had two short yardage touchdowns in the redzone, he completed less than half of his passes. Read More »
Mistake-riddled Syracuse hands Clemson 31-14 win
The Orange gave up two fumbles in the first 10 minutes of play against Clemson, matching their total from the first four games of the season. Read More »
In The Huddle: Clemson
Syracuse football enters its Week 5 matchup with Clemson in hopes of staying perfect. The Orange are searching for its first win over the Tigers since 2017, utilizing a new wave of untapped talent. Read More »
SMOOTH OPERATOR: Donovan Brown's lively, energetic presence translates into career year with Syracuse
Brown, a Syracuse commit by then, kickstarted the scoring against Northwest with a 41-yard rushing touchdown. Read More »
BRADY'S BUNCH: The youngest in an athletic family, Brady Denaburg has thrived as SU's starting kicker
“He doesn't just kick, he leads:” Before becoming Syracuse’s starting kicker, Brady Denaburg was a star high school quarterback Read More »