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Writer: Jacob Klinger

Syracuse offense awakens in Lester's debut as coordinator despite loss to Florida State

Tim Lester's debut as Syracuse's offensive coordinator infused life into an attacking unit that hadn't scored a touchdown since Sept. 27. Read More »

October 11, 2014 at 9:15 pm

Long, Wilson inspire confidence in flashes, ultimately fall short in loss to Florida State

Syracuse's two quarterbacks on Saturday, freshman A.J. Long and sophomore Austin Wilson, were inconsistent and had the Carrier Dome faithful satisfied in flashes but not as a whole. Read More »

October 11, 2014 at 8:37 pm

His Turn

Tim Lester's path to calling the shots for Syracuse's offense took him from a plumbing company through the XFL and a brief stint as a student-teacher. The skills he learned in the latter serve him well as he hopes to salvage the SU offense midseason and without Terrel Hunt. Read More »

October 10, 2014 at 1:39 am

Shafer: Too hard to tell when Hunt sustained fractured fibula

Scott Shafer discussed Terrel Hunt's shortened fourth quarter and how the Syracuse head coach and the training staff evaluated the Orange quarterback. Read More »

October 7, 2014 at 2:47 pm

Shafer explains decision to demote McDonald, promote Lester

Syracuse head coach spoke with media about his decision to switch quarterbacks coach Tim Lester in for George McDonald at offensive coordinator. Read More »

October 7, 2014 at 1:32 pm

Shafer demotes McDonald to wide receivers coach, promotes Lester to offensive coordinator

Tim Lester has been promoted to calling plays in place of the demoted offensive coordinator George McDonald. Read More »

October 6, 2014 at 11:21 am

Parris makes full return from injury, shines as late-down target

Syracuse lacked cause for optimism Friday night, but the return of Josh Parris at tight end did provide a solid outlet for Terrel Hunt that could give the Orange options going forward. Read More »

October 6, 2014 at 12:12 am

Hunt spikes ball near goal line to end 1st half as SU wastes scoring opportunity

Syracuse spiked the ball from Louisville's 2-yard line as time ran out in the first half. Read More »

October 4, 2014 at 12:05 am

Syracuse squanders chances on offense, fails to score touchdown in loss to Louisville

Syracuse's sloppy play on offense persisted in a 28-6 loss to Louisville in the Carrier Dome on Friday. Read More »

October 3, 2014 at 10:37 pm

Q&A: Louisville football beat writer from Courier-Journal discusses Syracuse-Cardinals matchup

The Daily Orange spoke with Louisville football beat writer Jeff Greer of the Courier-Journal to discuss the SU-Cardinals matchup. Read More »

October 3, 2014 at 12:25 am

Klinger: Syracuse needs Hunt for better-than-average place among ACC offenses

Terrel Hunt is much more the solution than he is the problem for Syracuse's offensive woes. Here's why. Read More »

October 2, 2014 at 11:42 pm

Syracuse football releases injury report; Shafer rules out Estime

A slew of Syracuse players, most notably Brisly Estime, were ruled out Wednesday night for Syracuse's Friday night showdown with Louisville. Read More »

October 1, 2014 at 8:38 pm

Shafer: Syracuse's short-field penalties a mental issue

Scott Shafer discussed Syracuse's penalty issues Tuesday. He thinks they're a mental issue. Read More »

September 30, 2014 at 2:09 pm

Shafer explains Murphy earning top kicking spot against Notre Dame, says competition remains ongoing

Scott Shafer elaborated on Syracuse's kicking situation Tuesday in his weekly teleconference. Cole Murphy and Ryan Norton will continue to compete for the spot. Read More »

September 30, 2014 at 2:01 pm

Morgan out, Moore, Foy 'probably doubtful' for Louisville

Scott Shafer provided a full injury update on Tuesday's teleconference, including the status of Wayne Morgan, Kendall Moore and Ivan Foy. Read More »

September 30, 2014 at 1:29 pm

Klinger: Syracuse beaten by Notre Dame offense it could be

Syracuse wants to be the kind of team that Notre Dame is. The Orange plays the same way on offense, just without the finish. Read More »

September 29, 2014 at 12:17 am

Syracuse discusses officiating of Golson's fumble on botched spike attempt

Syracuse thought it had a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Everett Golson on a botched spike attempt late in the first half, but the play was whistled dead. Read More »

September 28, 2014 at 10:21 am

Golson breaks down Syracuse in 31-15 win, throws record-setting 25 completions in a row

Even though Syracuse forced Everett Golson into two interceptions and a lost fumble, the Notre Dame quarterback led the No. 8 Fighting Irish to a 31-15 win over the Orange on Saturday night. Read More »

September 28, 2014 at 2:49 am

Fast reaction: Syracuse loses on screens, secondary, failure to punish Notre Dame

Here were some of the key factor's in Syracuse's 31-15 loss to No. 8 Notre Dame on Saturday night. Read More »

September 28, 2014 at 12:31 am

Morgan out for Notre Dame game

Syracuse will be without cornerback Wayne Morgan on Saturday night. Read More »

September 27, 2014 at 2:55 pm

Syracuse football squares off with robust Notre Dame defense

As the Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, Brian VanGorder gives opposing offenses multiple looks and can do so because of his versatile personnel. Syracuse is the next target. Read More »

September 27, 2014 at 12:31 pm