Observations from Wake Forest vs. SU: Slow mesh frustrates, new offensive line
The Demon Deacons used run-pass option offense that tore apart a battered Orange secondary, eventually leading to the 45-35 SU loss. Read more »
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Sam Hartman, A.T. Perry torch Syracuse in 45-35 loss
Sam Hartman’s 331 passing yards and four touchdowns proved too much for the SU defense as the Orange fell 45-35 to Wake Forest. Read more »
Back home, Garrett Shrader helped Cameron Estep become a Division I quarterback
Garrett Shrader’s relationship and regular workouts with Cam Estep, a quarterback at his former high school, helped Estep become a Division I prospect Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Wake Forest
Wake Forest allows 394 yards per game, 252.6 of which come on the ground. Read more »
Beat writers agree SU will lose on road against Wake Forest
The Demon Deacons are suffering a similar late-season skid, but still stand as the second-most efficient offense in the ACC. Read more »
Notebook: Chris Elmore announces future plans, offense tries to get back on track
Chris Elmore announced that he would not return to Syracuse after appearing in 52 games at four different positions over five seasons. Read more »
Film Review: Syracuse's offense reaches new low in 4th straight loss
Syracuse has now gone four games and eight consecutive quarters without a touchdown. Read more »
Kevon Darton was overlooked because he didn’t pass the ‘eye test’
After dominating larger offensive linemen in a Prep School league, Kevon Darton walked on at Syracuse. Read more »
Dino Babers talks offensive strengths, November depth in weekly press conference
Babers did not give a grade for quarterback Garrett Shrader, who returned after missing the second half of the Notre Dame game and all of the Pitt game. Read more »
The next day: Something needs to change for SU. Dino Babers says it starts with coaching.
The Orange suffered their worst defeat of the season against Florida State. Babers said he took "full responsibility" for SU's performance. Read more »
Garrett Shrader struggles in return to starting lineup against No. 25 Florida State
Shrader, who last played in the first half against Notre Dame, completed just six passes in the Orange's loss to the Seminoles. Read more »
Syracuse dominated by No. 25 Florida State 38-3 in 4th straight loss
Syracuse suffered its worst loss of the season, 38-3, against Florida State behind a poor all-around showing. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to Florida State: Shrader returns, run defense struggles again
The Orange allowed over 231 rushing yards to the Seminoles. It's the third time in the last four weeks that SU has allowed over 200 yards on the ground. Read more »
Beat writers agree FSU will hand Syracuse its 4th straight loss
Our beat writers unanimously agree on Syracuse losing to the Seminoles in its final home game of the season. Read more »
Jatius Geer’s physical development in high school set up breakout season at Syracuse
"Everyone had to game plan against Jatius." After years of work in the weight room, Jatius Geer's boosted strength and mobility helped him become an elite defensive end Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Florida State
Syracuse returns to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday for its final home game of the season against No. 25 Florida State. Read more »
Film review: Weak rush defense leads to loss against Pitt
In Syracuse's 19-9 loss against unranked Pittsburgh, the Panthers finished the game with 136 more rushing yards than the Orange. Read more »
Dino Babers talks quarterback situation, Tucker’s touches ahead of Florida State
Babers did not offer specifics on Garrett Shrader's injury, hoping that the quarterback will return soon. Read more »
Syracuse falls out of AP Top 25 Poll following 3rd straight loss
Following a 19-9 loss at Pittsburgh, the Orange dropped out of the top 25 rankings and are unranked for the first time in over a month. Read more »
The next day: Incohesive play calling is a serious problem for Sean Tucker
Incohesive offensive play calling led to Syracuse netting just 145 total yards, just 25 on the ground. Read more »
Even without star running back, Pitt runs for 161 yards, controls clock in 19-9 win over Syracuse
Pitt used two running backs in the absence of Israel Abanikanda, and had the ball for 13 more minutes than Syracuse in its upset win. Read more »
Observations from No. 20 Syracuse’s loss vs Pitt: Del Rio-Wilson starts, Pitt controls clock with run game
Sean Tucker had just 19 yards on 10 carries, and Carlos Del Rio-Wilson struggled in his first career start. Read more »
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson's 1st collegiate start marred by abysmal Syracuse offensive performance
Carlos Del-Rio Wilson struggled in his first start as Syracuse only recorded six points in the first half. Read more »
Beat writers split on whether SU can overcome Pitt
Our beat writers are split on whether or not the Orange can end their losing streak and remain ranked. Read more »
