Tag: Football
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Syracuse lands SEC tight end in transfer portal
Syracuse reportedly landed South Carolina tight end Michael Smith in the transfer portal on Sunday. Smith has three years of eligibility left.
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A look at the final numbers from Syracuse’s QB’s this season
Syracuse’s quarterback room struggled to produce this season after Steve Angeli’s early season-ending Achilles tear.
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Fran Brown Flexes Again as Four-Star Florida DB Tedarius Hughes Commits to Syracuse
Head coach Fran Brown’s 2026 recruiting class just keeps getting stronger. On Tuesday, four-star defensive back Tedarius Hughes announced he was flipping his commitment from Florida State to ACC rival Syracuse. Hughes plays for Miami Northwestern High School, where he’s teammates with five-star Syracuse commit Calvin Russell. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound safety is ranked as Florida’s…
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Syracuse’s Slide Continues with Fifth Straight Loss
Tonight has confirmed that the end of the season can’t come soon enough for Syracuse. The Orange have dropped five straight games and have yet to win a contest that quarterback Steve Angeli hasn’t started. QB Rickie Collins went 0-4 in his four opportunities following Steve Angeli’s season-ending torn Achilles in the upset win at…
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Syracuse Football vs North Carolina: Three Reasons the Orange Can Beat UNC on Halloween
Syracuse Football (3-5, 1-4) squares off with North Carolina (2-5, 0-3) in a Halloween showdown at the JMA Wireless Dome tomorrow at 7:30. Bill Belichick will make his first trip to the hill to face an SU squad that is winless since its upset win over Clemson over a month ago. Here’s three reasons why…
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Syracuse falls to Georgia Tech 41-16
#7 Georgia Tech 41, Syracuse 16 – For the first time without Steve Angeli, the Orange started a game strong. After forcing a fumble on the Yellow Jacket’s opening drive, SU quickly went down the field and settled for a short field goal, giving the Orange their first lead since the Clemson game. But Tech…
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Penn State Loses 3-Star DL Alexander Haskell to Syracuse Football’s 2026 Class
Syracuse Football has added another piece to its 2026 recruiting class. On Wednesday, Alexander Haskell flipped his commitment from Penn State to Syracuse. Haskell is one of 10 recruits to decommit from Penn State since the firing of longtime head coach James Franklin. He’s a three-star defensive lineman from Saint Joseph’s Prep in Pennsylvania, which…
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Can Syracuse Pull Off the Upset?
From the Patriots comeback win in Super Bowl LI, to the infamous “Miracle on Ice” during the 1980 Olympics, sports fans have learned to expect the unexpected. But is Syracuse pulling off the upset to #7 Georgia Tech out of the realm of possibilities? After losing three straight games, SU faces their toughest test of…
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Syracuse Sits At Bottom of ACC in Latest FPI Rankings
Syracuse comes in at the bottom of the ACC in the latest FPI rankings, viewed as a below-average team by the model.
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Is Rickie Collins the Scapegoat for Syracuse?
FINAL: Pitt 30, Syracuse 13 Saturday night was another demoralizing defeat for SU. After starting the season 3-1, Syracuse has dropped three straight games. SU’s struggles were headlined once again by Quarterback Rickie Collins. The Sophomore threw 3 interceptions and completed less than half his passes resulting in heavy boos from Cuse faithful inside the…
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Syracuse’s offensive woes with Rickie Collins continue in 30-13 loss to Pitt
Syracuse’s offensive woes continued in its 30-13 loss to Pitt, with Rickie Collins throwing three interceptions.
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Syracuse Football at a Crossroads After Angeli Injury
It was just a few weeks ago that there was a plethora of optimism building around the Syracuse football team. Quarterback Steve Angeli was the nation’s leader in passing yards through three weeks of the regular season. It brought back memories of what Kyle McCord did for SU last year. The only difference was many…
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Syracuse Football: What’s Gone Wrong on Offense and How to Fix It
Through the first four games of the season, Syracuse Football was on a tear. In their 3-1 start, the Orange ranked 25th in points per game, led the nation in total passing offense, and took down the Clemson Tigers on the road. Then, Steve Angeli tore his Achilles. During its two-game losing streak following Angeli’s…
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What Syracuse must address during their bye week
Bye week arrives at a pivotal time for Syracuse. Despite starting the season 3-1, the Orange stand at .500 after ugly back-to-back losses against SMU and Duke. After the break, the road does not get any easier. The Orangemen travel to #16 Notre Dame, #2 Miami, and #13 Georgia Tech. They also host 3-2 Pitt…
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Syracuse QB Turmoil: Can Luke Carney Salvage a Season in Freefall?
Seven quarters into the 2025 campaign, the panic meter in Syracuse had already reached a boiling point. With the Orange down two scores in the home opener, fans demanded change. Bench Angeli. Bring in Collins. Be careful what you wish for. Through nearly four full games as Syracuse’s starting quarterback, Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli…
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Johntay Cook’s uncle crosses the line with Rickie Collins’ criticism
It’s been a rough couple of weeks on the hill for Syracuse football. After cruising past Clemson in Death Valley, Cuse has dropped back to back games for the first time under Fran Brown. With consecutive losses to Duke and SMU, the Orange stand at 3-3. Understandably, fans are growing restless with the current state…
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Syracuse falls to 3-3 after 31-18 loss to SMU
For the first time in the Fran Brown era, the Orange have dropped back to back games. After getting embarrassed by Duke at home last weekend, Syracuse traveled to SMU and were soundly defeated 31-18. The Mustangs, who came into today 2-2, completely dominated from kickoff to the final whistle. Syracuse heads home with more…
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Duke loss uncovers true value of Angeli
Since stepping foot on campus last year, Orange nation has grown to love Fran Brown for his distinct coaching style, work ethic, and most of all, his outspoken nature. Therefore, it was telling when Brown stood silent at the podium following the 38-3 Duke loss, only to issue a heartfelt apology for the team’s struggles:…
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Syracuse plummets in ESPN’s latest FPI rankings
Syracuse plummeted in ESPN’s FPI rankings after a 38-3 blowout loss at the hands of Duke, remaining at the bottom of the ACC.
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How Can Syracuse’s Defense Rebound Against SMU?
Just a week ago, fans were praising Fran Brown and Syracuse’s electric defensive gameplan against Clemson. SU held Clemson, a team composed of first-round hopeful quarterback Cade Klubnik and many upper echelon wide receivers, to just 21 points on the afternoon. The Tigers, and the college football world, were shocked by how the Orange rallied…
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What to make of Rickie Collins’ struggles versus Duke?
Saturday, which brought clear blue skies and sun for parents’ weekend, stood not just as an opportunity to show off Syracuse, but for Fran Brown to (rightfully so) flex his muscles for what he had built up on the hill. Despite returning fresh off their 38-21 victory versus Clemson, and returning home with a record…
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Syracuse Silenced 38-3 By Duke In Sold-Out Dome
What looked like a promising first few plays of the ballgame, turned into catastrophe for Syracuse. The Orange fell to the Duke Blue Devils 34-13. SU quarterback Rickie Collins started his first game in Orange after Steve Angeli was sidelined for the season with a torn Achilles during the third quarter of the Clemson game.…
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Syracuse Looks for First Program Win Against Duke
Syracuse has never beaten Duke in the JMA Wireless Dome. When the Orange take on the Blue Devils this Saturday, they’ll look to change that.
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What to expect from Rickie Collins versus Duke
Syracuse’s stunning 38-31 victory over Clemson last weekend came at a cost. The cost was not the $25,000 fine for “faking injuries”, but rather the non-contact injury of Steve Angeli. With Angeli out for the season with an achilles tear, Rickie Collins is set to make his first collegiate start as the Orange return home…
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Syracuse Wide Receivers shine in 34-21 win at Clemson
Syracuse rolled over Clemson 34-21 for their first program victory in Death Valley over the weekend.The Orange, who started the season with a lopsided loss against the Tennessee Volunteers, are now 3-1 after taking down the Tigers in their ACC opener. But Saturday’s celebration was somewhat flattened by the injury of quarterback Steve Angeli. Angeli,…
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Syracuse QB Steve Angeli Out for Season With Torn Achilles
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli is out for the remainder of the season, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1969822096248520730?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet This is a huge blow for the Orange after the junior began the first three weeks as the nation’s leading passer. It also comes after Angeli threw for 244 yards and two touchdown passes in SU’s…
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SHOCKER! Syracuse Pulls Off Massive Upset In Clemson
For the first time since 2017, Syracuse beats Clemson 34-21 at Memorial Stadium. After leading the Tigers 24-14 at half, the competition was halted for over 1.5 hours due to lightning. Despite the long break, Syracuse dominated the third quarter, and continued to apply pressure to a depleted Clemson unit until the final whistle sounded.…
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After ACC Honors, Gill Jr. Ready For Clemson Challenge
Syracuse wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr. is fresh off a dominant day against Colgate over the weekend. The junior led all SU receivers with six receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns. This included an incredible grab where he leaped up and caught the ball over a Colgate defensive back for a 43-yard touchdown in…
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Age Is Just a Number: 17-Year-Old Samuel Officially Makes Two-Way Impact for Syracuse
17-year-old freshman Demetres Samuel Jr. is doing one-of-a-kind things for Syracuse. The youngster from Palm Bay, Florida has established himself as one of the versatile players for SU that can play on both sides of the ball. Jamie Tremble has entered that discussion, too, in the last several weeks for Syracuse with head coach Fran…
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SU’s Offensive Line Is The Key To Steve Angeli’s Success
It may not seem like it based on the “Rickie! Rickie!” chants during Syracuse’s home opener against UConn, but quarterback Steve Angeli has brushed off the noise and culminated himself into the nation’s leading passer through the first three weeks of SU football. Angeli has thrown for 1,072 yards and tossed eight touchdown passes thus…
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Dan Villari Quietly Filling Oronde Gadsden’s Shoes
Dan Villari has proved more than capable of taking over as Syracuse’s starting tight end two games into the season.
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Syracuse Moves Up Slightly in ESPN’s FPI Rankings
Syracuse moved up slightly in ESPN’s FPI rankings after a 27-20 overtime win against UConn, but remains at the bottom of the ACC.
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Takeaways from Syracuse’s 27-20 Overtime Win Against UConn
Syracuse came into today’s contest against the Huskies as 0-1, needing to bounce back quickly against UConn following a 45-26 loss against Tennessee in the Aflac Kickoff Game. UConn provided a hefty challenge for the Orange, with their skill-position returners from 2024 gaining over 350 yards of offense. However, a late surge from the Syracuse…
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How Syracuse Football Can Bounce Back in Week 2 After Tough Opener
The Orange had an up-and-down opening to their 2025 season, losing 45-26 to Tennessee on the national stage. There were some positives that pleasantly surprised fans: running back Yasin Willis slotted into the Lequint Allen Jr role well by scoring three touchdowns, Johntay Cook II had a strong debut game with six catches and a…
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Syracuse Drops to 14th in Latest ACC Power Index
Syracuse dropped to 14th out of 17 teams in ESPN’s ACC Power Index after losing 45-26 to Tennessee in its season opener.
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New Year, Same Defensive Struggles From Syracuse
After struggling to defend the run last year, Syracuse couldn’t contain Tennessee’s backfield in Week 1, allowing 246 rushing yards.
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