Vasudevan: Babers’ coaching mistakes in Rutgers game set SU up for disaster
Syracuse lost its first game of the season against Rutgers, 17-7, after several questionable decisions by head coach Dino Babers. Read more »
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The next day: Special teams' miscues cost SU in loss to Rutgers
Syracuse has branded itself as “Special Teams U” over recent years. But against Rutgers, SU’s special teams’ errors led to its demise. Read more »
Syracuse defense holds Rutgers to 17 points in home-opening loss
The Scarlet Knights totaled just 195 yards offensively, and their 16 first-half rushing attempts lost them nine yards. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 17-7 loss to Rutgers
In the first meeting between the former Big East rivals in nine years, Rutgers defeated SU 17-7. Here are three takeaways. Read more »
DeVito, Shrader fail to spark offense in Syracuse's 17-7 loss to Rutgers
In a renewal of the Big East rivalry between Syracuse and Rutgers, the New Jersey team won 17-7. Read more »
The wait is over. Chris Bleich fulfills a new role in SU's offensive line.
“I felt like I didn't have a home.” It took Chris Bleich until this year to find a place to contribute at the college level. Read more »
How Greg Schiano’s return to Rutgers affects Syracuse
Greg Schiano returned to Rutgers last year for his second stint as head coach and led the Scarlet Knights to a 3-6 record. Read more »
Beat writers split on outcome of Syracuse's home opener
The game will be the first football matchup with fans in the Carrier Dome since November 2019, when the Orange beat Wake Forest in overtime. Read more »
Rutgers left tackle Raiqwon O’Neal becomes ‘protector’ on and off the field
Now a junior at Rutgers, O’Neal was named honorable mention All-Big Ten last year and is in his third season as the Scarlet Knights’ starting left tackle. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Rutgers before SU’s home opener
Greg Schiano returned to Rutgers for his second stint as head coach last season and led RU to a 3-6 record in an abbreviated season. Read more »
‘A rivalry of bragging rights’: What return of Syracuse vs Rutgers football means
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. When former Syracuse safety Keeon Walker played against Rutgers,… Read more »
Film Review: Breaking down 4 key plays from Syracuse’s win over Ohio
Babers’ brought his offense back to Athens, Ohio, and the Orange scored a touchdown within six plays of their opening drive. Read more »
True freshman Duce Chestnut named ACC Co-Rookie of the Week
Duce Chestnut had eight tackles and an interception during his first collegiate game. Read more »
Dino Babers talks Sean Tucker, defense ahead of SU-Rutgers game
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers mentioned running-back depth and keys to stopping Rutgers’ offense, which had 61 points in its last game, ahead of the pair’s matchup on Saturday. Read more »
The next day: Improved offensive line powers SU’s strong rushing game vs Ohio
Tommy DeVito said having more trust in this year’s offensive line has allowed him to improve his pocket presence after Syracuse's 29-9 win over Ohio. Read more »
Chris Elmore expected to miss Syracuse’s next 3 games
Elmore is now expected to make his first appearance of the season in Syracuse's ACC opener against Florida State in early October. Read more »
Duce Chestnut leads Syracuse with 8 tackles in 1st career game
In his Syracuse debut, freshman Duce Chestnut finished with one interception and one pass breakup to help the Orange pick up a 29-9 win. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 20-point win over Ohio
Syracuse's defense held Ohio's rushing attack to just 134 yards while running for 280 yards of its own. Read more »
Syracuse wins season-opener behind explosive offense, Tucker’s 181 yards
After a 1-10 season in 2020, the program’s worst since 2005, Syracuse football opened the season with a win over Mid-American Conference’s Ohio, 29-9. Read more »
The rise and fall of Syracuse’s northeast recruiting base
“(Syracuse) really did well in our area getting recruits, things of that nature, then they had a change. There was just this really big, stark difference.” Read more »
NEXT MAN UP: How former quarterback Garrett Williams became Syracuse’s next NFL Draft prospect
Garrett Williams didn’t move to cornerback until his junior year of high school. But after a breakout 2020 season at Syracuse, he is poised to become a high draft pick. Read more »
UNLIKELY LEADER: Chris Elmore’s versatility, selflessness helped him become a leader for SU football
Returning for his 5th year, fullback Chris Elmore is willing to “do it all” to help Syracuse. Read more »
HIS 'EVERYTHING': Taj Harris mirrored his mother's work ethic in his ascent to Syracuse
"The road isn't always smooth." Taj Harris’ mother moved her job schedule around so she could take him to youth football practice. After a dismal last season, Harris returned so that one day he can provide for his “everything”. Read more »
Smith: 2021 is Dino Babers' make-or-break season
Dino Babers led Syracuse to its worst season since 2005 last year, but faces an easier schedule in 2021. Read more »
