After living out dreams at LSU, Duce Chestnut's back in Syracuse
Duce Chestnut lived out a childhood dream of playing for LSU. Though, his season in Baton Rouge didn’t go as planned, prompting his return to Syracuse. Read more »
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Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Holy Cross
SU suffered its first loss underFran Brown against Stanford. Our beat writers unanimously predict it will bounce back against Holy Cross. Read more »
Film Review: Analyzing key plays from Syracuse’s defense in loss to Stanford
While Syracuse mostly held Stanford’s offense in check, a coverage lapse allowed Elic Ayomanor to make a game-sealing first-down catch. Read more »
SU’s limited run game dampers offensive opportunities
The ground game was a large part of SU's offensive identity in 2023. Though, in 2024, the Orange have ran the ball just 33% of the time. Read more »
Fran Brown talks Stanford miscues, Holy Cross before Week 5 matchup
At his weekly press conference, Fran Brown discussed Syracuse's mistakes versus Stanford and its upcoming matchup with Holy Cross. Read more »
Gallery: The best images from Syracuse's loss to Stanford
Syracuse football fell to Stanford Friday 26-24. Here are the best images from SU's third game of 2024. Read more »
Andrews: Syracuse let a crucial win slip away vs. Stanford
Column: Syracuse allowed a win to slip from its grasp against Stanford Friday night. While it’s too early to count them out, the path for the Orange in a wide-open ACC suddenly looks much more difficult. Read more »
Stanford receiver Elic Ayomanor closes out Syracuse’s 26-24 loss
“He’s a good football player and he came out here and (did) a great job.” Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor’s 27-yard catch on fourth-and-9 in the fourth quarter all but sealed Syracuse’s 26-24 upset loss. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to Stanford: McCord struggles, running game discrepancy
Despite Kyle McCord's struggles, Syracuse led Stanford late in the game. Though, Eric Ayomanor's spectacular catch on fourth down set up the Cardinal to kick the game-winning field goal. Read more »
Syracuse stunned by Stanford 26-24 after allowing time-expiring field goal
Kyle McCord led SU to take a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter against Stanford. Yet Cardinal kicker Emmett Kenney buried a 39-yard field goal with time expiring to stun the Orange 26-24. Read more »
In The Huddle: Stanford
The Daily Orange has everything you need to know ahead of Syracuse’s inaugural matchup against Stanford Friday in the JMA Wireless Dome. Read more »
Beat writers unanimously pick Syracuse to defeat Stanford
Syracuse takes on Stanford Friday in the first-ever meeting between the two schools on the gridiron. Our beat writers believe the Orange will defeat the Cardinal to clinch a 3-0 start. Read more »
INAUGURAL BATTLE: Previewing Syracuse football’s 1st-ever matchup vs. Stanford
For the first time ever, Syracuse football battles Stanford in a cross-country matchup at the JMA Wireless Dome. Here's everything to know about the Orange and Cardinal ahead of the contest. Read more »
‘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 »
‘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 »
