‘OFFENSIVE SCIENTIST’: Jeff Nixon is using 14 years of NFL experience to transform SU’s offense
During his career, Jeff Nixon has coached stars like Christian McCaffery and Saquon Barkley. Now, he’s running SU’s offense. Read more »
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‘NATIONAL BRAND’: Stanford matchup signifies start of Syracuse’s dreams in realigned ACC
Syracuse’s matchup versus Stanford Friday is the first ACC football game featuring a new university from the conference’s three-school expansion. For SU, the contest signifies its continued push to grow its national brand. Read more »
CANADA'S CATCH: Stanford receiver Elic Ayomanor looks to be Canada’s next NFL star
Stanford's Elic Ayomanor became an elite receiving prospect after moving from Canada to the United States. Read more »
Fran Brown talks ACC realignment, Stanford offense before Week 4 matchup
Fran Brown discussed ACC realignment and facing Stanford ahead of Syracuse's matchup against the Cardinal Friday. Read more »
Improved wide receiver room bolstering Syracuse's potent air attack
Syracuse wide receivers coach Ross Douglas has shaped SU’s receiving corps into a formidable group in 2024. Read more »
Film Review: Diving into Syracuse’s suspect special teams vs. Georgia Tech
SU had a field goal blocked, a punt blocked and failed to recover a Georgia Tech onside kick despite defeating the Yellow Jackets 31-28. Read more »
Syracuse's adjustments pay off in Marlowe Wax's 1st missed game
With the absence of star linebacker Marlowe Wax, Syracuse adjusted its defense by changing Fadil Diggs’ role. Read more »
Kyle McCord, Da’Metrius Weatherspoon named ACC Players of the Week
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord and left tackle Da’Metrius Weatherspoon have been named ACC Players of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Read more »
Oronde Gadsden grabs 2 touchdowns in SU’s win over GT
After scoring a touchdown against Ohio in his return from a season-ending Lisfranc injury, Oronde Gadsden II scored two more in SU’s win over Georgia Tech. Read more »
Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse's upset win over Georgia Tech
Syracuse took down then-No. 23 Georgia Tech 31-28 Saturday in Fran Brown's first ever Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. Here are some of the best photos from the game. Read more »
SU rushing defense improves from Week 1, limits No. 23 GT’s ground game
After allowing 255 rushing yards to Ohio, Syracuse held No. 23 Georgia Tech to its worst ground performance of the season. Read more »
Syracuse retires Dwight Freeney's No. 54 jersey at halftime of SU's win over GT
At halftime of Syracuse’s game against No. 23 Georgia Tech Saturday, the Orange honored Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dwight Freeney by retiring his No. 54 jersey. Read more »
Syracuse beats No. 23 Georgia Tech 31-28 in 1st AP Top 25 win since 2022
Syracuse defeated No. 23 Georgia Tech 31-28 in the Orange's first victory over an AP Top 25 team since Oct. 15, 2022. It's Fran Brown's first ranked win and first ACC win since taking over as SU's head coach. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over No. 23 GT: McCord shines again, filling Wax's void
Kyle McCord connected with eight different receivers, throwing for 381 yards and tallying his second straight game with four passing touchdowns. More observations on Syracuse's 31-28 win over No. 23 Georgia Tech. Read more »
With unmatched toughness, LeQuint Allen Jr. has become 'the standard' of SU's offense
LeQuint Allen Jr. rose from a backup true freshman to an over 1,000-yard rusher as a sophomore. His fierce play style is the key to his success. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU's ACC-opener vs. No. 23 Georgia Tech
After cruising to victory over Ohio in Week 1, Syracuse faces a bigger challenge when it hosts No. 23 Georgia Tech. Read more »
After switching from wide receiver, GT's Jamal Haynes has thrived in the backfield
After making the shift from wide receiver to running back, Jamal Haynes has become a standout weapon for Georgia Tech’s offense. Read more »
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse will defeat No. 23 Georgia Tech
Syracuse takes on No. 23 Georgia Tech Saturday in the first ranked matchup of the Fran Brown era. Our beat writers are split on whether the Orange will defeat the Yellow Jackets in their ACC opener. Read more »
Film Review: Kyle McCord dazzles from pocket in SU debut for career-best day
After a three-and-out to begin Syracuse's season-opener versus Ohio, Kyle McCord dialed in, throwing for 354 yards and four touchdowns. Here's a break down of how McCord excelled from the pocket in his SU debut. Read more »
Marlowe Wax named ACC Linebacker of the Week
Marlowe Wax has been named the ACC's Week 1 Linebacker of the Week. Wax notched six tackles versus Ohio before a third-quarter injury. Read more »
Fran Brown talks Marlowe Wax injury, Georgia Tech ahead of SU’s ACC opener
Ahead of Syracuse’s ACC opener versus Georgia Tech, Fran Brown discussed the Yellow Jackets’ potent running game and Marlowe Wax’s absence. Read more »
Fran Brown announces Marlowe Wax will miss “about 6 weeks” to injury
Fran Brown announced in his weekly Monday press conference that linebacker Marlowe Wax will miss “about six weeks” with an injury he suffered in Syracuse’s season-opener versus Ohio. Brown did not specify Wax's injury. Read more »
DO Sportscast: Recapping Syracuse's 1st game under Fran Brown
On this episode of the D.O. Sportscast, we recap the Orange’s 38-22 win over Ohio and tackle the highs and lows of the game, including the loss of Marlowe Wax. Read more »
Syracuse's rush defense struggles in season-opener vs. Ohio
Despite winning 38-22, Syracuse’s rushing defense struggled against Ohio, allowing 203 rushing yards to Anthony Tyus III and 255 overall. Read more »
