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 »
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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 »
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 »
D.O. Sportscast: Will Syracuse defeat Clemson for the 1st time since 2017?
This episode of the D.O. Sportscast, hosted by Connor Smith, gives listeners a preview to Syracuse's matchup against Clemson. Beat writers Anthony Alandt, Henry O'Brien… 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 »
