SU defense remains unproven heading into 1st real test
Syracuse's defense only conceded two first downs against Rhode Island, but the first legitimate test will come Saturday against Wake Forest. Read more »
Writer archives: Jesse Dougherty
Shafer: Syracuse will apply for 6th-year waiver for Terrel Hunt
Syracuse has already started the process to apply for a sixth-year medical waiver for quarterback Terrel Hunt, who tore his right Achilles and will be sidelined for the entire 2015 season. Read more »
Dougherty: Tempered expectations should follow freshman quarterback Eric Dungey
Freshman quarterback Eric Dungey impressed in his Syracuse debut, completing 10-of-17 passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns, but expectations should be tempered after SU mauled an underwhelming Rhode Island team. Read more »
Jordan Fredericks headlines an impressive game for Syracuse freshmen
Freshman running back Jordan Fredericks highlighted a group of first-year SU players that shined Friday night. Read more »
Devante McFarlane misses Rhode Island win but Shafer expects him back next week
Junior running back Devante McFarlane missed SU's game against Rhode Island, but he is likely to play in next week's game against Wake Forest. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 47-0 win against Rhode Island
Here are three takeaways from Syracuse's big, 47-0, season-opening win against Rhode Island at the Carrier Dome on Friday night. Read more »
Father Time
Operating on borrowed time, Luke Arciniega has developed into a captain for SU after nearly quitting football twice. Read more »
Dougherty: You wouldn’t believe what goes into long snapping
Jesse Dougherty spent an afternoon learning how to longsnap with former four-year long snapper Sam Rodgers. His conclusion? It's pretty difficult. Read more »
Full Syracuse basketball schedule with ACC dates and matchups
The Atlantic Coast Conference released its full league schedule Wednesday, and here's how Syracuse's men's basketball is shaping out as a result. Read more »
Donnie Simmons paves way for fellow Stepinac grad, URI lineman Dwayne Scott
Donnie Simmons aided Dwayne Scott in getting collegiate attention playing high school football, and now both players will face each other in Syracuse's season-opener against Rhode Island on Friday. Read more »
Syracuse football primer: What to know for Rhode Island week
Syracuse faces Rhode Island this week. Here's what you need to know leading up to the first game of the season. Read more »
Walk-on Seamus Shanley to start at right guard against Rhode Island
Walk-on senior Seamus Shanley is now listed above Aaron Roberts as the starter at right guard for Syracuse on its recently released depth chart. Read more »
Syracuse basketball will host Cornell on Dec. 19
Syracuse has fared well against Cornell throughout its history, with an 89-31 advantage in the all-time series. The two New York schools will clash again this season in the Carrier Dome on Dec. 19. Read more »
Syracuse basketball will visit Pittsburgh for 'ACC Tip-Off' on Dec. 30
Syracuse will visit Pittsburgh at 9 p.m. on Dec. 30 for the first leg of the "ACC Tip-Off" doubleheader. Clemson will visit North Carolina in the 7 p.m. game. Read more »
Syracuse Fan Fest: Terrel Hunt impresses in 14 pass attempts
Terrel Hunt hit Sean Avant with a 30-yard touchdown. He wasn't allowed to be tackled and didn't do much running, but Hunt impressed with his throwing ability on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse unfazed by uncertainty in secondary
Syracuse has eight players in the secondary, but no one guaranteed a starting spot. Shafer said he wishes he had some returning All-Americans, but is comfortable with the current situation. Read more »
Syracuse football soundbites: Scott Shafer discusses 4th day of camp
Soundbites from Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer's post-practice press conference on Wednesday. Read more »
Freshman long snapper Matt Keller is off to a fast start
Matt Keller enrolled in January and is in line to be Syracuse's starting long snapper for the first game of his college career. Read more »
Senior DT John Raymon 'week-to-week' with upper-body injury
Senior John Raymon is the only experienced defensive lineman. He's been limited in training camp so far, and worked one-on-one with defensive coordinator Chuck Bullough at the beginning of practice Wednesday. Read more »
Scott Shafer hopes to recruit Marquise Blair in the future and other day 2 notes
Scott Shafer spoke with the media on Monday and announced the addition of RB walk-on Jacob Hill as well as the news that commit Marquise Blair wasn't granted eligibility by the NCAA. Read more »
No. 1: Terrel Hunt at the helm
Terrel Hunt is coming off what was a lost season in 2014. Now, with a new offensive coaching staff in 2015, Hunt is hoping to have a resurgent year in his final season. Read more »
No. 5: Replacing Sean Hickey on a retooled offensive line
SU offensive line coach Joe Adam will be looking for answers on an offensive line that is without Sean Hickey, now a member of the New Orleans Saints. Read more »
No. 9: Wayne Morgan's return to the defense
Wayne Morgan missed the last nine games of last season with a right knee injury, and he'll need to help anchor the defense from the cornerback spot to compensate for the graduation of cornerback Brandon Reddish. Read more »
No. 13: Usage of Brisly Estime and Ashton Broyld
Brisly Estime and Ashton Broyld were both hampered by injury last season, and time will tell if they can finally bring their flashes of skill on a more consistent basis. Read more »
