Tag: football
BEAT WRITERS PREDICTIONS: Beat writers agree Clemson will hand Syracuse 1st loss of 2023
For the second-straight season, Syracuse enters its matchup against Clemson with an undefeated record. Yet, the Tigers are coming into the Dome with a .500 record through four games. Read More »
KNOCKOUT CORNER: Tackling has always been Isaiah Johnson's top priority
“He just comes in and not just lowers the boom:” Isaiah Johnson’s tackling ability helped him transform into SU’s No. 1 cornerback. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Clemson
Syracuse is looking for its first win over Clemson since 2017, losing its last two matchups by a combined nine points. Read More »
Film Review: Cohesive offensive line play in 2nd half mitigates slow start from LeQuint Allen Jr.
Army stifled SU's run game in the first half to lead 10-3 at halftime. Though LeQuint Allen Jr. was held to just 16 rushing yards heading into the third quarter, strong play from the Orange's offensive line helped Allen finish with 104 yards in Syracuse's 29-16 win. Read More »
Dino Babers expects Clemson matchup to be as physical as 'Rocky III'
“We didn't get the decision at the end and we were beat up.” Dino Babers spoke about Syracuse's loss to Clemson last year, saying this season's matchup should be just as physical. Read More »
The next day: Damien Alford's career day came from different spots around the field
Damien Alford isn't "Bambi" anymore. Saturday proved if Syracuse uses him right, he can be a top receiving threat in the ACC. Read More »
Adjustments on 3rd, 4th down dictate Syracuse’s success against Army
"It was just really about the attitude and the aggression." SU's defense held the Black Knights to 1-for-7 on third and fourth down attempts in the second half. Read More »
Syracuse scores 26 unanswered in 29-16 win over Army
Syracuse didn't take its first lead until midway through the third quarter, embarking on a 13-0 run against the Black Knights to improve to 4-0. Read More »
Observations from SU's win over Army: Shrader's adjustments, Alford’s career day
Garrett Shrader and the offense bounced back from a slow start, led by Damien Alford’s career-high 135 receiving yards. Read More »
Drew Thatcher primed Army's offensive revolution
Jeff Monken took a chance on Drew Thatcher, a Division II coordinator. Now, he's supercharging Army's new-look offense. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know ahead of Army
For the first time since the Clinton administration in 1996, Syracuse will face off against Army. Here’s everything to know about the Black Knights ahead of the game. Read More »
Oronde Gadsden II is out for the season. Who will step up?
Last season, 65% of Gadsden’s snaps came in the slot, while 12% were inline, according to Pro Football Focus. Read More »
Our beat writers unanimously agree that SU moves to 4-0
Syracuse returns home to face Army. Our beat writers agree that the Orange will take care of the Black Knights and move to 4-0. Read More »
Purdue passed more than expected, so Rocky Long made a new play in 2 minutes
Defensive coordinator Rocky Long wanted to apply more pressure to quarterback Hudson Card on Saturday and his new play helped Syracuse improve to 3-0. Read More »
3 Syracuse players earn ACC Player of the Week awards following win over Purdue
Three Syracuse players earned Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week honors after SU's 35-20 victory at Purdue. Read More »
Dino Babers talks replacing Oronde Gadsden II, offensive line
In his Week 4 press conference, Dino Babers discussed receiver depth without Oronde Gadsden II and both the offensive and defensive lines. Read More »
Film Review: How Syracuse dominated Purdue at the goal line in 35-20 win
Syracuse’s offensive and defensive prowess in the red zone guided it to a 35-20 win over Purdue, notching consecutive 3-0 starts for the first time in Dino Babers’ tenure as head coach. Read More »
The next day: Syracuse defense remains elite in 1st Power 5 matchup of 2023
After giving up just seven points across the first two games, Syracuse's defense kept rolling in West Lafayette. Read More »
Syracuse's receivers marred by dropped passes, inactive night in win over Purdue
Playing at the JMA Wireless Dome gives Syracuse’s players a false relationship with the lighting they experience when looking up to catch footballs. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse vs. Purdue: Shrader tallies career-high in rushing yards, defense records four turnovers
Garrett Shrader’s career-high 194 rushing yards, the Orange (3-0) completed their first wire-to-wire victory against Purdue (1-2). Read More »
SU capitalizes on Purdue turnovers with ground game in 35-20 win
“We like to believe that we’re the faking capital of the world.” Syracuse’s use of the read option led Garrett Shrader to a career-high in rushing yards (195) and touchdowns (four). Read More »
Oronde Gadsden II to miss rest of season with injury
Oronde Gadsden II was injured on Syracuse's second offensive play against Western Michigan. In two games this year, Gadsden has tallied 67 yards and one touchdown. Read More »
