Syracuse football opponent preview: What to know about Central Connecticut State
Syracuse is starting its season against an FCS opponent for the fourth straight season, but it has have never matched up with CCSU before. Read more »
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Grandsons of former Syracuse national champion lead Central Connecticut State
Don’t know much about Central Connecticut State? Read the story of the two brothers who lead the offense. Read more »
Dino Babers: Syracuse’s defensive line and defensive back groups 'greatly improved'
"I just don't think it's the same defense," Babers said two days ahead of the Orange's season opener against Central Connecticut State. Read more »
TIGER TRAIL: After DeShaun Watson era, Kelly Bryant steps in as Clemson’s quarterback
Critics think Kelly Bryant is just a runner, but he’s been proving them wrong for years. Read more »
STARTING BLOCKS: A healthy offensive line wants to get Dino Babers’ offense going on the ground
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers' offense improves its run game drastically in the second year. A large part of the increase comes from his offensive line which is healthy and ready for the 2017 season. Read more »
FREQUENT FLYER: As some colleges face charter shortages, Syracuse ready to take flight in 2017
Getting thousands of pounds of players to and from games can be big business for airlines while posing logistical challenges for athletic departments. Read more »
SLOT MACHINE: After being moved around early in his career, Ervin Philips finally has turned into a star as a slot receiver
Ervin Philips was brought in as a running back. He also returned punts and played as the "hybrid" in 2015. Now, he's found a home. Read more »
RUNNING IN PLACE: Eric Dungey has always said he will run less. Then he runs anyway.
The star quarterback in Syracuse head coach Dino Babers' offense is known for his scrambles out of the pocket. But he's trying to avoid that by becoming more of a pocket passer. Read more »
With new season pass, Syracuse looks to improve football student attendance
To combat declining attendance, SU’s new student ticket season passes roll out for its debut season. Read more »
Kielan Whitner's transition from defensive back to linebacker gives Syracuse a more balanced defense
Syracuse is confident in its secondary depth but still wanted to find a way to get Whitner on the field, leading to the position change. Read more »
Syracuse safety Devon Clarke ruled ineligible to play the 2017 season
The redshirt freshman safety was charged with second-degree burglary and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property in February. Read more »
Syracuse first-year students to receive free admission to season opener
SU first announced the news last Friday at Home to the Dome, a pep-rally like event for first-year students. Read more »
Syracuse to honor the late Dick MacPherson with patch
The blue patch features orange lettering that reads “Mac,” a nod to MacPherson’s nickname of “Coach Mac.” Read more »
Syracuse offensive lineman Donnie Foster no longer with the team
It's unclear why the 6-foot-3, 326-pound center is no longer a part of Syracuse's program. Read more »
What Syracuse Football’s depth chart means entering Week 1
SU’s first depth chart since preseason camp resolves the battle at backup quarterback and several other spots. Read more »
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers on victims of Tropical Storm Harvey: 'My prayers are out to them'
Babers, who has coached for multiple Texas teams, expressed sympathy on Monday to those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey. Read more »
Tracking and handling concussions in college football is left to schools. Doctors think that should change.
A current lack of NCAA and ACC oversight puts the onus on individual schools to handle concussion injuries to athletes. To avoid conflicts of interest, experts recommend the use of independent neurologists to assess players. Read more »
Syracuse football training camp blog: Freshman QB Tommy DeVito still out with sickness
Defensive ends Josh Black and Jake Pickard were both held out of practice while Airon Servais played with heavily taped ankles. Read more »
Junior college defensive lineman Alton Robinson transfers to Syracuse
The Converse, Texas, native signed with Texas A&M out of high school but he was charged with felony robbery in February 2016 and, though the charges were downgraded to two misdemeanors, the Aggies released him in August that year. Read more »
Countdown to Camp: With Dungey's propensity to get hurt, who are the No. 2 and No. 3 options in the pocket?
Eric Dungey has missed significant time in both his seasons as the starter, and backup Zack Mahoney has thrown more than 100 passes in both of them. Who should Orange fans expect to see if Dungey gets hurt again? Read more »
Countdown to Camp: Ravian Pierce provides a dynamic Dino Babers hasn’t had in a tight end
The Southwestern Mississippi Community College transfer had more production in more than half his games last season than Syracuse got from its tight ends for the entire season. Read more »
Countdown to Camp: Devin C. Butler has the speed and Dino Babers has the need
Butler’s athleticism could force him into a starting role on the outside of Syracuse’s passing attack. Read more »
Countdown to Camp: Players will clash for chances in the secondary
The defensive back positions that the SU defense needs to slow down opponent passing attacks are up for grabs headed into training camp Sunday. Read more »
Guard Aaron Roberts lost for season with knee injury, SU Athletics announces
Stalwart guard Aaron Roberts, one of the only two offensive linemen to play every game last season, lost for the year. Read more »
