Blum: Syracuse must prioritize protecting Eric Dungey from further head injury
Eric Dungey is one of the most likely quarterbacks in the country to run the ball. In his five games played, he's gotten three helmet-to-helmet hits. Read more »
Writer archives: Sam Blum
Chuck Bullough: Coaching staff discussing future use of Julian Whigham
Syracuse defensive coordinator Chuck Bullough wouldn't commit to using Julian Whigham in the same role moving forward. Read more »
Beat writers grade position groups, team and Scott Shafer at midway point
Our football beat writers grade Scott Shafer, each position group and the team with six games down and six games to go. Read more »
Blum: Late defensive lapses against Virginia spell end to feel-good start to season
Syracuse started the season 3-0. But the recent stretch, capped off by a late defensive collapse against UVA, spelled the end to the feel-good start. Read more »
Syracuse struggles to contain Virginia tailback Taquan Mizzell in triple-overtime loss
Virginia's Taquan Mizzell totalled 69 receiving yards and 58 rushing yards against Syracuse on Saturday. The tailback played a key role in UVA's triple-overtime victory. Read more »
Riley Dixon executes fake special teams play in 3rd straight game against UVA
Syracuse ran a fake punt on Saturday in its 44-38 triple-overtime loss to Virginia. Its the third game in a row Riley Dixon was involved in a fake on special teams. Read more »
Fast reaction: Syracuse loses heartbreaker at Virginia in triple overtime
Syracuse blew a 24-14 lead and lost to Virginia on Saturday afternoon. Here are three quick observations from the game. Read more »
Scott Shafer reacts to Syracuse University lockdown
Syracuse head football coach Scott Shafer discusses where he was and his reaction to the lockdown on the SU campus Wednesday night. Read more »
Scott Shafer: AJ Long suffered most recent concussion in practice
AJ Long suffered his most recent concussion during a practice. He won't be able to play football again at SU. Read more »
Michael Gbinije will be Syracuse's starting point guard
Michael Gbinije will start at point guard for Syracuse this season, per CBS Sports. Read more »
Countdown to Orange Madness: The Syracuse basketball freshmen
The Daily Orange men's basketball beat writers preview the new crop of SU freshman — Tyler Lydon, Malachi Richardson and Franklin Howard — Jim Boeheim will have at his disposal this season. Read more »
Live Blog: USF defeats SU, 45-24
Syracuse faces off against USF on Saturday in Tampa. Follow along here for live updates and thoughts. Read more »
Julian Whigham says he's been 1 of SU's best players despite inconsistent performance
Julian Whigham is proud of his performance this season even though he hasn't recorded an interception yet. He leads SU in pass breakups. Read more »
Ashton Broyld playing at West Georgia following dismissal from SU program
Ashton Broyld is now playing football at West Georgia. He was dismissed from the SU program this summer. Read more »
Scott Shafer: Eric Dungey and Ervin Philips are 'ready to go' against USF
Erv Philips and Eric Dungey are both "ready to go" against USF on Saturday. Read more »
USF head coach Willie Taggart previews matchup with Syracuse
USF head coach Willie Taggart said on the American Athletic Conference coaches teleconference that he expects to see Syracuse run the option and create havoc for mobile quarterback Quinton Flowers. Read more »
Syracuse football primer: South Florida week
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Syracuse's bout with South Florida on Saturday in Tampa, Florida. Read more »
Syracuse will play Virginia at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 17
Syracuse will play Virginia at 3:30 on Oct. 17 after traveling to play USF on Oct. 10. Read more »
Blum: Tim Lester shows leadership ability in difficult QB situation
Tim Lester has been dealt a difficult hand with two injured quarterbacks. He's handled the situation well, and that's partly why Syracuse has started out 3-1. Read more »
Syracuse loses 34-24 in pursuit of No. 8 LSU
Syracuse kept the contest close throughout with No. 8 LSU. But the Tigers never relinquished its early lead, and SU ran out of answers by late in the fourth quarter. Read more »
Leonard Fournette leads No. 8 LSU to 34-24 win over Syracuse
Syracuse kept it close with No. 8 LSU throughout, by couldn't overcome 244 yards and two touchdowns from Tigers running back Leonard Fournette. Read more »
Jason Emerich starts at center for Syracuse, Rob Trudo moves to right guard
Rob Trudo started at right guard for Syracuse and Jason Emerich started at center for the second straight game. Read more »
Zack Mahoney becomes Syracuse starter just weeks removed from being 5th-stringer
Zack Mahoney redshirted when his JUCO team played in the Dome in 2013. Now he'll be there as SU's starter on Saturday. Read more »
Long snapper Matt Keller finds consistency for Syracuse in freshman season
Longsnapper Matt Keller got to Syracuse in the spring semester, and earned the starting job over backup Keith Mitsuuchi. Read more »
