Beat writers unanimously agree on comfortable Syracuse win
Following its opening week defeat of Colgate, Syracuse will host Western Michigan. Our beat writers agree that the Orange will start the season 2-0. Read more »
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Update: Former SU receiver Mike Williams on life support following construction accident
Former Syracuse wide receiver Mike Williams is on life support at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida, following an injury sustained at work on Sept. 1. Read more »
Former SU QB Charley Loeb trained Carlos Del Rio-Wilson this summer
From whiteboard play drawing to pinpoint accuracy drills, former SU quarterback Charley Loeb helped backup quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson improve his game this offseason Read more »
Syracuse running back Ike Daniels named ACC Rookie of the Week
Ike Daniels rushed for 63 yards on 11 attempts in his first collegiate game. Read more »
Film review: Timely blitzing shows true chaos of 3-3-5 defense
Marlowe Wax’s untouched, third-down sack was one of the multiple examples of Syracuse’s 3-3-5 defense dominating Colgate on Saturday. Read more »
Dino Babers talks cleaning up mistakes, special teams at week 2 presser
Babers praised sophomore kicker Brady Denaburg, who nailed all nine of his kick attempts on Saturday. Read more »
Colgate fans take over Skytop before football game
Colgate fans took over the Skytop Parking Lot to tailgate before facing Syracuse for the first time since 2016, bringing with them cornhole, burgers and unwavering love of the Raiders. Read more »
The next day: Syracuse's blowout win over Colgate highlights receiver depth
Eight Syracuse receivers recorded a reception in Saturday's 65-0 win over Colgate, showing that the Orange have weapons outside of Oronde Gadsden II Read more »
Syracuse’s defense smothers Colgate in season-opening victory
SU's defense recorded three sacks, two interceptions and held the Raiders to 3-of-17 on third downs in a shutout win. Read more »
Syracuse erupts to largest win since 1959 in 65-0 win over Colgate
Syracuse's 677 total yards set a school record in a dominant 65-0 victory over Colgate. Read more »
Observations from SU’s blowout win: Shrader goes deep, Long's defense dominates
Rocky Long's defense only allowed 106 total yards and seven first downs in the coordinator's Syracuse debut. Read more »
Football Beat Writers Preview Syracuse's 2023 Season
This episode of the D.O. Sportscast, hosted by Connor Smith, dives into Syracuse's new-look offense and defense, and examines key players Oronde Gadsden II, Justin Barron and Marlowe Wax. Read more »
ACC votes to add Cal, Stanford, SMU
Syracuse likely voted to admit the three institutions, per ESPN, which will bring the ACC to 18 teams beginning in 2024. Read more »
BREAKING THROUGH: Football Guide 2023
Syracuse football enters the 2023 season fresh off its first bowl appearance in five years. The Orange are returning their top receiving option as well as two keys in their 3-3-5 defense. Read more »
Beat writers predict dominance over Colgate in season opener
The last time Colgate beat Syracuse was in 1950. Although the all-time series is tied at 31 apiece, our beat writers unanimously agree that SU will cruise to victory. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Colgate ahead of the season-opener
The all-time series between Syracuse and Colgate is tied at 31-31-4 going into Saturday’s game. Here’s everything to know about Colgate before the tie breaking game. Read more »
MADE FOR THIS: Syracuse's generational weapon took 2 years to burst onto the scene
“It wouldn't surprise me (if he's a top 10 pick)." Oronde Gadsden II has primed himself to become one of the top receivers in the ACC. Read more »
Beat writers split on Syracuse's bowl eligibility in 2023
After the loss of key players in every position group, our beat writers predict the Orange to take a step back in 2023. Read more »
MAN IN THE MIDDLE: Marlowe Wax has transformed into a cornerstone for SU’s defense
Syracuse’s leading tackler, Marlowe Wax, has been a staple of the Syracuse defense since arriving on campus. Now, he’ll be the face of it. Read more »
THE GODFATHER: Syracuse's new DC pioneered its go-to defensive set
Rocky Long’s arrival as creator of the coveted 3-3-5 defense gives SU’s backfield a chance to elevate from last season’s success. Read more »
SWISS ARMY KNIFE: How Justin Barron developed the versatility to play rover in 3-3-5
Justin Barron has played at every level of the defense throughout his football career. This season, he’ll need all those skills as a rover in the 3-3-5. Read more »
Colgate prepares for opening weekend test against Syracuse
Syracuse has a long history of playing Colgate, holding a playing 66 times with a 31-31-4 head to head matchup. The Orange have a chance to take the series lead for the first time on Saturday. Read more »
Dino Babers talks LeQuint Allen, new coaches ahead of season-opener
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Syracuse started last season 6-0. It earned the No.… Read more »
A breakdown of Syracuse’s Week 1 depth chart ahead of Colgate
Oronde Gadsden II remains listed as the No. 1 tight end, while SU's return game took a hit due to Trebor Pena's "owie." Read more »
