Tag: Football
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Syracuse Opens Against Sneaky Ohio Squad: What To Expect
The Fran Brown era is officially here. It’s the start of a new dawn in Central New York for Syracuse football. Since the top recruiter in the nation made the trek up the East Coast from the University of Georgia, there’s been a renewed energy among SU fans. A long offseason that began with Coach…
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Three Things To Be Excited About, Three Days From Game 1
The 2024 Syracuse football season will go down as one of the most anticipated in a long time. Add the fact that the expanded 12 team playoff starts this season, what was already an exciting year has gotten a lot more interesting. With SU’s schedule, a spot in the College Football Playoff seems like a…
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Week 0 Did Not Go Well For The ACC
Yesterday the 2024 College Football season kicked off and there were three ACC teams in action. Florida State took on Georiga Tech in Dublin, Ireland, and SMU traveled to Nevada. Unfortunately for the conference, those games went close to as badly as possible. (Sorry to fizz staffer Tyler Aiken) Starting off with that FSU-GT game,…
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Orange Fizz’s ACC Preseason Poll
With just over a week left until the season gets underway, it’s time for preseason polls! We at Orange Fizz are proud to be the Syracuse representative in Apollo Sports’ weekly ACC power rankings. Our rankings ended up pretty similar to the rest of the poll. The only team that we ranked multiple spots off…
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What’s Going On With SU Football Recruiting?
Eight months ago, when Fran Brown was hired, there was an excitement unlike anything else I’ve ever seen around the Syracuse football program. It wasn’t because Brown is a former NFL coach like Bill O’Brien at Boston College or Matt Rhule at Nebraska. And it wasn’t a Deion Sanders situation at Colorado with a big…
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Two SU Players Named To Maxwell Award Watch List
The watch list for one of the most prestigious awards in college football came out on Monday and two Syracuse players were on it. The watch list had 80 players on it with 20 coming from the ACC. The ‘Cuse are one of just 17 schools in the country with multiple players listed. However, it…
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Syracuse Football’s Strength In Numbers As A Team
You know, sometimes you’re just scrolling Twitter (or X, whichever you prefer) and a post will catch your eye that you would never think about. Well, this tweet from College Football Report about returning roster players for college football programs really had me thinking, how important is strength in returning numbers? As you can see,…
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ACC Media Day Snubs
As we continue to get closer to August 31st and the start of the SU football season, the preseason events have started to commence. ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina started on Monday. Syracuse is a part of the last group of teams that will speak with the media on Thursday along with Clemson, North…
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The Key To SU’s Offensive Success
Over the past few years, Syracuse’s offense has been dynamic. Garrett Shrader’s elusiveness gave the Orange the ability to strike from the air, on the ground with a star running back or with QB1 scrambling. That took a lot of the pressure off the receiving corps. This year, with Kyle McCord under center that won’t…
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Syracuse’s QB Room Gets More Interesting With New Face
There’s no debating who will be under center for SU’s first matchup of the year on August 31st against Ohio, that will be Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord barring injury. Behind him though, things get a lot more interesting for who will be the second guy called off the bench if needed. Last season, it…
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Freeney’s Iconic Spin Move Captivated Viewers
Dwight Freeney’s iconic spin move was lethal throughout his career. The former Syracuse defensive end used his leverage to get around offensive lineman and pounce on quarterbacks. In fact, Freeney led the nation with 17.5 sacks in his senior season in 2001. Freeney, who recently competed in the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, shared…
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Dwight Freeney Speaks On HOF In Tahoe
Former Syracuse defensive end Dwight Freeney is gearing up for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in a couple of weeks. Freeney ranks second on the all-time SU sack list. Freeney is one of seven inductees going into the Hall of Fame, along with Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius…
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Donovan Brown Leaving Syracuse Football, Return Is Possible
There’s plenty of buzz surrounding Syracuse football for 2024, especially on the offensive side of the ball. The debut of Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord as signal caller should electrify the JMA Wireless Dome in Week One against Ohio. McCord has a lot of weapons to choose from, but he’s going to be one shorter…
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Syracuse Wins Recruiting Battle For Three-Star Lineman
I’m sure SU fans will never get tired of this. Another day, another successful recruiting story for Fran Brown and Syracuse football as of late. This time around though, the Orange landed a prospect that had mutual interest from regional recruiting rival Rutgers, which has a bigger meaning than you may think right now. On…
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Fran Brown Ranked Lowest Among ACC Coaches By CBS Sports
CBS Sports recently released its ACC coach rankings ahead of the 2024 college football season, and the well-recognized sports website didn’t do Syracuse justice. CBS Sports ranked first-year head coach Fran Brown dead last in the 2024 ACC Coach Rankings. This places him 17th overall in the conference, as there are 17 teams in the…
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ESPN Doubts Syracuse Football In ACC Preview
Every year, the national media likes to release an in-depth analysis of each team in college football, plotting how it’s believed the team will perform for the upcoming season. Yesterday, senior staff writer Bill Connelly of ESPN.com released the annual ACC preview for the 2024 season. Unfortunately for Orange fans, national outlets are saying to…
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Syracuse Lands Tight End Recruit, Steals Him From ACC Rival
The Atlantic Coast Conference continues to rise in terms of prestige, especially in the college football sphere. From the rise of Florida State last season to the boom in recruiting from teams like Miami and the ‘Cuse, the outlook appears to be more and more competitive heading into the 2024 season. But for Fran Brown…
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Syracuse Football Needs To Start Strong At Home
In what could be one of the most pivotal seasons in recent Syracuse football history, the Orange need to start the year dominantly at home. A lot will be revealed about this team early in the season, specifically because of the number of recruits and transfers, including Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord. Additionally, the early…
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Is 7.5 a Fair Win Total For Syracuse Football?
If there’s one thing in Vegas that is usually pretty close to being guaranteed it’s that the house knows everything. Throughout the entire offseason, the debate around how Syracuse football will do next season has taken over. Some fans are incredibly optimistic, saying that the Orange can make the expanded college football playoff. Others are…
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Why Brady Denaburg Is Syracuse’s Biggest X-Factor
There is so much to talk about when it comes to Syracuse football right now. From strong recruiting classes, to the hype around Kyle McCord and the offense, and even a polarizing 2024 schedule, orange may as well be the new black. But, there’s one area that hasn’t been talked about as much that could…
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Syracuse Opens As Large Favorite In Week One Matchup, Why It Makes Sense
It may be prohibited to place bets on in-state collegiate athletics in New York, but sports betting has taken college football by storm over the past few years. As we inch closer and closer to kickoff for Fran Brown’s inaugural season as head coach, betting lines have been released for Week One of the NCAA…
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Gadsden Posed For Bounce-Back Season
Syracuse is gearing up for the first year of the Fran Brown era as head coach. With that comes the return of wide receiver Oronde Gadsden II, who is back after a season-ending injury. Gadsden went down on the first play in the second game of last season with a Lisfranc injury. This was a…
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Jeff, Will Nixon Bring Experience To SU
Running back Will Nixon, son of Syracuse’s offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon, transferred from Washington to SU on Friday. He’s expected to be the backup for LeQuint Allen. While this adds depth to the running back rotation, it also adds familiarity, experience, and stability. First, the father-son duo of Will and Jeff can be beneficial for…
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How A Syracuse Icon Landed Fran Brown Yet Another Recruit
It’s no secret that Fran Brown has done wonders for Syracuse football in his short time under the helm. In just six months in the 315, Brown has brought in one of the top recruiting classes in the country, with a strong majority coming from his home state of New Jersey. You may say that…
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Who Is Considered Syracuse Football’s Biggest Rival?
The weather’s getting warmer, which means we’re one step closer to Fran Brown’s inaugural season as head coach. Summer camp is about to get underway, with the campaign officially kicking off on August 31st. But the more and more fans look over this schedule, the more fans feel like something is missing. Where’s the one…
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SU Football Hires Former LIU AD; Excitement Grows
Fran Brown’s connections continue to benefit Syracuse. The first-year SU football head coach will reunite with former Long Island University athletic director Ryan Kelly, whom Syracuse has hired to be its new senior associate athletic director for football operations, per syracuse.com. The Albany native joined the LIU program in 2021 and served as the athletic…
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A Dive Into An Interesting SU Football Schedule
School is out, and the Class of 2024 has graduated. Yes, lacrosse is ongoing in the NCAA Tournament, but aside from that, most eyes are shifting towards the upcoming Syracuse football season. With significant turnover mixed with a lot of hype, this season could be one of the most exciting or disappointing depending on how…
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Kyle McCord Or Nothing: Syracuse’s QB Conundrum
With all of the Syracuse football hype surrounding first-year head coach Fran Brown, and Ohio State transfer quarterback Kyle McCord, what about the others? Yes, there’s been a ton of transfers in multiple positions and areas, and this team should look and feel vastly different come fall. But if one position is in jeopardy, it…
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Does Syracuse Need A Quarterback?
In college football today, there is nothing more important than your quarterback. Just remember what happened when Jordan Travis got hurt and Florida State missed the playoffs because of it. The thought of playing your backup can keep you out of the playoff. Syracuse got its starting quarterback for next year in the transfer portal…
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SU’s Spring Game MVPs Were Exactly Who You Wanted
There is more hype around Syracuse football right now than there has been in a very long time. A lot of questions remain about the freshmen and the impact they can make right away. Can Fran Brown actually coach in the game? There are a bunch of unknowns, but one thing that SU fans do…
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Kyle McCord Dominates In SU Spring Game
Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord made his first appearance in a Syracuse uniform over the weekend. McCord played in SU’s spring football game in front of a record 16,579 fans on Saturday. It was a chance for Orange fans to see McCord and head coach Fran Brown’s team in action for the first time. McCord…
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Observations from SU spring game: Four key players to watch on offense
In Fran Brown’s Syarcuse coaching debut, four different players showed up on the offensive side of the ball. Over 15,000 fans were in attendance for the game, the most in ‘Cuse history. So, who sent the historic crowd home happy and what does this mean for the squad? Kyle McCord – Senior QB The Ohio…
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Are Syracuse’s Recruiting Numbers Inflated?
I hate to be the negative Nancy and the person who can’t just enjoy the good things. But, at times the reality check is necessary, and in the case of Syracuse Football’s 2025 recruiting rankings, it’s time for everyone to come back to earth. Fran Brown has done a great job and that can’t be…
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Busy Week Of Commits For Fran Brown
An offseason day for Syracuse football and first-year head coach Fran Brown includes a push to bring talent to Central New York. Yesterday evening, the 247Sports’ National Recruiter of the Year made another move. The first quarterback of the class of 2025 accepted an offer to Syracuse. 6-foot-2, 200-pound Luke Carney, out of Dallas Christian…
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Dwight Freeney Named To Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former Syracuse pass rusher Dwight Freeney is set to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Freeney spent four seasons with SU from 1997-2001 totaling 34 career sacks, enough for second all-time in Orange history. Syracuse went 10-3 in Freeney’s final season. He set the single-season record with 17.5 sacks in his senior…
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Former Walk-on Kevon Darton Enters Transfer Portal
Syracuse defensive tackle Kevon Darton has entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com. Darton led the Orange with a team-best five sacks last season as the starting nose tackle. He finished with 42 tackles and eight tackles for loss in his redshirt junior year. The path wasn’t easy for Darton. He joined…
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