Observations from Syracuse’s 22-20 win over Virginia: Disastrous minute, 3rd down coverage
The Cavaliers scored two touchdowns in less than a minute in the third quarter and even took the lead before SU won on its final drive. Read more »
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Before he broke records at UVA, Brennan Armstrong went on a 4-year reign in Ohio
In Shelby, Ohio, Brennan Armstrong left the town of 9,300 as the No. 1 ranked dual-threat quarterback in the state. Read more »
'Prototypical slot guy' Devaughn Cooper finds final home at Syracuse
"I got a lot of doubters." Devaughn Cooper is once again making an impact as a slot receiver for Syracuse, his third school in seven years Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about SU's 2nd conference opponent Virginia
The last time Syracuse beat Virginia was in 1977 and the last time the two played, the Orange lost in a triple-overtime thriller. Now, equipped with a more pass-centric offense, Syracuse will look to even the all-time series on Friday Read more »
Syracuse’s tight end room guides balanced offense to improvement
With injuries plaguing SU early on in the season, tight-end Oronde Gadsden II has provided a reliable outlet to open up the throwing offense. Read more »
Beat writers predict SU to advance to 4-0 with win over Virginia
With Virginia averaging just 17.7 points a game, our beat writers unanimously agree that SU will continue its undefeated run. Read more »
TJ Conley impresses with his sharp mind as he eyes Class A Championship
Through three contests, TJ Conley has averaged over 215 yards per game with nine rushing touchdowns for Fayetteville-Manlius. Read more »
Film Review: How Syracuse’s offense pulled off a last-minute win over Purdue
After going nearly three quarters without a touchdown, Syracuse scored 29 points in the game’s final 18 minutes to come back against Purdue. Read more »
3 Syracuse players win weekly awards following 32-29 win over Purdue
Shrader and Okechukwu earned weekly awards for the first time in both of their SU careers. Read more »
Babers rules out Isaiah Jones for year, talks familiarity with Virginia
Dino Babers touched on the uncommon familiarity Virginia and Syracuse have with each other and talked about SU closing out a close game. Read more »
Courtney Jackson mastered his skills as a receiver through his hometown resources
Whether it's studying tape or getting an early confidence boost at Syracuse, Jackson has been leaning on those closest to him, including during his transition from running back to receiver. Read more »
The next day: Garrett Shrader does enough in 2nd half to spark SU’s air game
Garrett Shrader finished with 181 passing yards and three touchdowns against Purdue. Read more »
Syracuse secondary allows 188 receiving yards to Purdue receiver Charlie Jones in 32-29 win
Jones recorded a season-high in receiving yards against the Orange, keeping the Boilermakers in the game throughout the fourth quarter. Read more »
Observations from SU’s 32-29 win over Purdue: Covering Charlie Jones, Shrader airing it out
The Orange allowed Garrett Shrader to throw deep, with the quarterback throwing three tocuhdowns, including the game-winner to Oronde Gadsden II. Read more »
Syracuse pulls out miraculous last-second win over Purdue to improve to 3-0
Oronde Gadsden’s 25-yard touchdown in the game’s final seconds helped Syracuse get the final say in a back-and-forth 32-29 win over Purdue. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Purdue
Purdue enter with 87 points through two weeks, and Aidan O'Connell, who Dino Babers said will be the best quarterback Syracuse has faced this season Read more »
Matthew Bergeron has the chance to be the 1st NFL player from his hometown
The first person to earn a D-1 scholarship from Thetford, Quebec, Dino Babers said Matthew Bergeron is Syracuse's best offensive lineman Read more »
'For my brother': King Doerue leads Purdue months after brother's death
Doerue and his brother, Chris, were "as tight as they come." Following Chris's murder, Doerue dedicated this season to his older brother. Read more »
Beat writers predict SU's perfect start to continue against Purdue at home
In 2004, Syracuse and Purdue matched up for the first and only time, the game ending in a win for the Boilermakers. This time around, our beat writers predict SU to level the score. Read more »
Film Review: Syracuse, Garrett Shrader takes passing game to new level in blowout win over UConn
Last season, Shrader passed for more than 200 yards just once, but just two games into this season, the gunslinger has already totaled over 500 yards. Read more »
Dino Babers talks depth, impact of 1st-year assistants ahead of Purdue
Dino Babers said Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell will be one of the top quarterbacks the Orange face all season. Read more »
Matthew Bergeron named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week
Syracuse’s left tackle finished Saturday’s game with five knockdown blocks and allowed Shrader to throw for a career-high 292 passing yards. Read more »
The next day: Finding a No. 1 receiver to take load off Tucker will be key for Syracuse
While the Orange had a reliable No. 1 in the early years of Dino Babers' tenure, they have been using a committee of wide receivers for the past two season. Read more »
Syracuse turns to Oronde Gadsden, Max Mang without Chris Elmore against UConn
Syracuse lost its veteran fullback Chris Elmore for the season last week, but tight ends Oronde Gadsden and Max Mang stepped up against UConn in his place. Read more »
