Tag: Football
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How Does Syracuse Replace Trebor Pena?
It’s been nearly a week since wide receiver Trebor Pena entered the transfer portal. The captain left because he wasn’t satisfied with the amount of money he’d earn through NIL and wanted more. With the situation and outcome still unfolding and Syracuse trying to figure out how to best replace Pena’s production, a long offseason…
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Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli on Syracuse Visit
After getting Kyle McCord last season, Fran Brown set the standard high for what his quarterback will look like. In past years, SU fans would be thrilled that they have a QB the caliber of Rickie Collins. He’s a former four-star who sat for two years at LSU behind a Heisman winner and another very…
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This Trebor Pena Conflict Can’t Be Understated
First off, Syracuse football is losing out on one of its prime wide receivers in recent memory. Aside from Oronde Gadsden’s contributions in an Orange uniform, Pena has also been right there from his performances last season. It was a main trio of wideouts that included Gadsden, Pena, and Jackson Meeks. Pena is not only…
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Syracuse Should Go After Nico Iamaleava
In today’s College Football world, literally anything can happen. That was fully proved this week when Nico Iamaleava left Syracuse’s week one opponent, reigning College Football Playoff team, Tennessee. The former #2 overall recruit in the Class of 2023 is leaving because of NIL disputes. Reports say that he was only getting paid about two million per…
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Trebor Pena Enters the Transfer Portal, But Don’t Panic Yet
Sure, losing wide receiver Trebor Pena to the transfer portal hurts, but Syracuse still has plenty of depth.
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Syracuse Football’s Coaching Staff Has Improved Immensely
Fran Brown continues to do things that impress me every single week. Whether it’s what he does on or off the field the second year coach seems to make every right move. This weekend, it was the hiring of Hall of Famer and Orange legend Dwight Freeney. The 16-year NFL veteran has joined SU as…
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Fran Brown Has Rejuvenated Syracuse Athletics
Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown has rejuvenated not only his team but the entire athletics program. The reason? The energy and kind words shared by other athletics teams about Coach Brown–whether from Syracuse men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry or women’s basketball coach Felicia Leggett-Jack. The hype and excitement around Syracuse football have transcended to…
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Tom Coughlin’s Visit To Syracuse
This past weekend Fran Brown hosted the first ever Franchise Coaching Clinic for local coaches. Two time Super Bowl Champion Head Coach and SU Alumni and former Assistant Coach Tom Coughlin was the keynote speaker. Brown expressed how the experience was one he’ll always remember. “For me it was an honor honestly… Just me…
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Rickie Collins Named Syracuse Starting Quarterback
Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown named his starting quarterback yesterday for next season. LSU transfer Rickie Collins will take over Kyle McCord’s QB1 position. The redshirt sophomore played in three games last year for the Tigers where he completed 5-5 passing attempts for 35 yards. The Baton Rouge, LA native comes to Central New…
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Fran Brown Jokes With NCAA Over Practice Denial
A few days after the NCAA denied joint practices and a scrimmage between Syracuse and Colorado, SU head coach Fran Brown spoke for the first time since the decision. His response to the NCAA was a humorous one. “We should have just told Coach Belichick and Bill O’Brien to come up with it,” said Brown.…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 4/1: CBB Final Fours, Another MBB Transfer, Spring Game
Nico Horning and Alex Burstein get you set for Final Four weekend in hoops and cover everything you need to know about Syracuse athletics in this weeks edition of the Orange Fizz Podcast. Timestamps:MBB & WBB Final Four – 1:20SU Hoops Transfer Portal – 9:00Football Spring Game – 16:20Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse vs Notre Dame –…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 3/25: Transfer Portal, Spring Practice, and Men’s Lax
Adam Gotkin and Dan Shalam break down everything you need to know about Syracuse athletics in this weeks edition of the Orange Fizz Podcast. Timestamps:Players Leaving MBB – 1:00Transfer Portal Targets – 7:43Football Spring Practice – 13:42Syracuse vs Colorado Spring Game – 19:14Men’s Lacrosse Update – 23:49
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Take the L: Florida State and Clemson Realize No One Wants Them, Drop Lawsuits
It was fun while it lasted Clemson and Florida State, right? The two schools have dropped their lawsuits against the ACC and will come crawling back to the conference. Yes, they will now have a chance at higher revenue distribution. But the ultimate goal for both schools was to challenge the grant of rights media…
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Syracuse’s Preseason Win Total Is What???
With how back the basketball has been, were lucky that the football news cycle seems to never have an off-season. As the combine gets underway and we start to end talking about last season, it’s time to look ahead to next year. FanDuel released its preseason win totals for the ACC and after winning 10…
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Syracuse’s 2025 Schedule Is Here, and It’s Brutal
Syracuse’s 2025 schedule has been released, and it’s brutal. Some have even described it as “the hardest schedule in the country.”
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Syracuse Finishes At No. 20 in Final AP Poll
The Orange finished at No. 20 in the final AP poll, earning its first 10-win season since 2018.
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Kyle McCord’s Former Team Made It
Luck of the draw. Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord, who transferred to Syracuse ahead of this past season, has witnessed his original squad make it all the way through the College Football Playoff bracket and into the National Championship for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matchup with Notre Dame in Atlanta. Now, if…
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What A 10-Win Season Means For Syracuse?
A couple of weeks have passed since Syracuse defeated Washington State in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, securing its 10th win of the season under first-year head coach Fran Brown. The program and fans have had some time to reflect on what type of season it was in Syracuse. SU’s 10 wins mark the…
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Does The First 12 Team Playoff Give SU Fans Confidence?
The first edition of the 12-team College Football Playoff has been very interesting to say the least. In the first round, all four higher-seeded teams won, then in the second round the four lower-seeded teams moved on. Yet, the final four of Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, and Notre Dame is still filled with massive…
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Breaking down the College Football Playoff format, odds, and more
College Football Playoffs (CFP) started in 2014, and the format was simple. Four teams in the tournament, with only two semifinal games. The winners of the semis went on to play in the final national championship game to seal the overall winner. However, starting this season, this format changed. Now, we have 12 teams, each…
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Why Rickie Collins is Another Huge Win for Wizard Fran Brown
There were two massive questions facing Fran Brown when he took the Syracuse job. Could he recruit to a middling program immediately? And if so, was it a temporary bump or sustainable? So far, Brown is answering both queries with an affirmative. The commitment of Rickie Collins proves that the Brown Bump has ripple effects,…
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Why Kyle McCord’s Holiday Bowl Decision Matters for Syracuse Football
It doesn’t take a genius to see that Bowl Games have changed over the past few years. With the emergence of the transfer portal, it’s not uncommon to see a large chunk of a team missing in what should be an important post-season football game. Just think back to last years Boca Raton Bowl… when…
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How Did Syracuse Comeback Over Miami?
It was quite the atmosphere on Saturday inside the Dome, starting with Syracuse putting points on the board after being down 21-0 and ending with an upset victory over the Miami Hurricanes. Everything SU fans wanted, they got–despite the early deficit. So, how in the world did Syracuse make a comeback and defeat the nation’s…
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Syracuse vs. Miami: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (6-5): Syracuse 38 – Miami 34 This pick is one of optimism and belief in Fran Brown. I’m usually a massive pessimist when it comes to sports. But, if there’s a time to believe its now. Syracuse has it’s best passing quarterback in decades right now. Kyle McCord is a legit top-tier quarterback, not…
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Fizz Report Card: McCord Shines as Syracuse Beats UConn 31-17
Syracuse followed up its 33-25 win over Cal last week with a dominant showing against UConn, coming out on top 31-17 for the team’s second straight win following a 37-31 loss to Boston College. The Orange dominated the Huskies on both sides of the ball, but sloppy mistakes kept the game close, as Syracuse lost…
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Syracuse vs. UConn: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (5-5): Syracuse 31 – UConn 17 I’ve said multiple games this year that it’s time for Fran Brown to show that this year’s team is different from Dino’s teams. After the win over Cal last week, I think this is time for Fran to finally prove that this team can play a full 60…
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Will Syracuse’s Defense Step Up Against UConn?
Syracuse shined on the defensive side of the ball in its 33-25 win over California on Saturday, forcing two interceptions and collecting four sacks. It was the bounce-back performance many Orange fans and head coach Fran Brown wanted after Syracuse’s disappointing 37-31 loss to Boston College last week, where the defense allowed 331 rushing yards…
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Syracuse vs. California: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (5-4): Cal 38 – Syracuse 28 If Syracuse can’t win at Boston College after its starting quarterback gets benched mid-game, then there’s just no way that I see the ‘Cuse traveling cross country and beating Cal. This is a very good Golden Bears team that’s record doesn’t tell the full story. Cal lost to…
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West Coast, Best Coast For SU Football
Syracuse football jumps on another flight and travels back to the west coast for the second time this season. SU had a good experience when it beat UNLV in overtime in early October. So, why not remember those positive feelings and carry them up north to the Bay Area for a Saturday matinee with Cal?…
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Nowhere November Returns For Syracuse Football
Here we go again. Syracuse football is back in another rut. Every season, it seems that once November arrives, SU finds a way to lose. Obviously, the deep playoff run for SU was essentially over when it lost to Pitt a couple of weeks ago. However, there was still some hope if Syracuse could sneak…
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How Big Of An Issue Is Syracuse’s Defense
Throughout most of this season, most of the focus around Syracuse has been on offense. It makes sense why. With Kyle McCord leading the way at quarterback, LeQuint Allen back for another year at running back, Oronde Gadsden returning from injury and a plethora of other talented players on the ‘Cuse, the offense has more…
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What Went Wrong for Syracuse Against Boston College
Syracuse fell 37-31 to Boston College on Saturday, dropping them to 6-3 this season after the Orange took care of business in a 38-31 overtime win against Virginia Tech last week. On paper, Syracuse’s run game was likely going to be the difference maker against the Eagles. However, it wasn’t the difference that the Orange…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Falls To Boston College 37-31
Kyle McCord: B- This was a difficult game to grade McCord because he was given no help at all from the line. He threw a number of passes that could have been intercepted but also made plays that not many other guys in the country can. Yes, the fumble that led to the safety hurt,…
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Syracuse vs. Boston College: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (4-4): Boston College 31 – Syracuse 23 Last week, I said that I thought SU would lose because Kyron Drones was the best quarterback that the Orange would face yet this season. Then, Virginia Tech’s QB1 was scratched before the game. Syracuse took on VT’s backup and escaped with a win. The Orange didn’t…
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Takeaways from Syracuse’s Win Over Virginia Tech
It wasn’t pretty, but Syracuse pulled out a tight 38-31 win in overtime to top Virginia Tech on Sunday. The Orange offense struggled in the first half and went into halftime down 14-3, but it rode running back LeQuint Allen Jr. and a strong performance from the defense to earn its sixth win of the…
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Syracuse vs. Virginia Tech: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (4-3): Virginia Tech 31, Syracuse 24 Last week, I said that Syracuse would beat Pittsburgh because I thought Kyle McCord was a better quarterback than Eli Holstein. Boy was I wrong… Yet for some reason, the same way of thinking has infiltrated my mind and I feel like I have no choice but to…
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