Tag: Kyle McCord
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Which Syracuse Players Got Picked in the 2025 NFL Draft?
After a historic season for Syracuse football, multiple players heard their name called in the 2025 NFL draft.
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Kyle McCord Grades Meh At NFL Draft Combine
We all need a break from complaining about this basketball team right now, so why don’t we try to bring in some positivity? This weekend marked the 2025 NFL Draft Combine down in Indianapolis, and the Orange were out in full force. The biggest storyline though was about the SU signal-caller, Kyle McCord. The NFL…
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ESPN Big Board Contains Multiple SU Players
The 2024 college football season has officially come and gone. Congrats to Kyle McCord’s alma mater Ohio State on taking home the national title, but now it’s time for everyone’s favorite part of the year. ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his first big board of 2025, and there is a plethora of Syracuse talent on it.…
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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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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Wins Holiday Bowl Over Washington State 52-35
It was a poetic ending for year one of the Fran Brown era, as 21st-ranked Syracuse football defeated Washington State 52-35 in the DirecTV Holiday Bowl down in San Diego, California. In what could be the last game for many contributors this season (including QB Kyle McCord,) the team put on a show. Let’s dive…
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What Does A Holiday Bowl Win Do For Syracuse?
We’ve officially hit the halfway point of December, which means that the postseason for college football is right around the corner. There are still twelve more days until we see Syracuse football square off with Washington State in the DirecTV Holiday Bowl, but there’s a lot at stake for a game like this especially for…
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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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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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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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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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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 Needs The Run Game Against Virginia Tech
Syracuse’s 41-13 loss against No. 19 Pitt was an ugly one, but it will have a chance to redeem itself against Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Hokies have the momentum, winners of three straight after beating Georgia Tech 21-6 on Saturday, a team the Orange beat earlier this year for its first ranked win of the season.…
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Can Kyle McCord Bounce Back Against Virginia Tech?
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord had a tough match against Pitt last Thursday. He threw three pick-sixes and five total interceptions. It was rough from the start. Good quarterbacks are quick to move on from their mistakes, and McCord definitely has the experience to make that happen given his tenure at Ohio State ahead of Syracuse.…
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What is Syracuse’s Identity?
On the heels of Syracuse’s crushing 41-13 loss to No.19 Pittsburgh, the Orange have plenty of questions to answer, but one stands out above the rest. What is Syracuse’s identity as a football team? In the first few games of the season, it was clear that the Orange employed an offense that could compete with…
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Lessons From A Disappointing Night In Pittsburgh
Boy, last night was a doozy. What an upsetting, unforgettable game for Syracuse fans in a 41-13 loss to No. 19 Pittsburgh. After another bye week, the Orange fell flat again, even more so than in the first bye week when Syracuse lost last-minute to Stanford. Tons of excitement and anticipation surrounded this game, but…
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How Syracuse Can Beat Pitt As an Underdog
The stakes are high ahead of Syracuse’s matchup on Thursday with Pittsburgh, who are ranked No. 19 in the country. Pitt is one of nine undefeated teams left in the AP poll, and many view Syracuse as the underdog. Like the Orange, the Panthers have overwhelmed its opponents on offense, as it ranks ninth in…
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McCord Leads Syracuse In Sloppy Win Over NC State
Syracuse gave fans a late scare as it won its third straight game in a sloppy 24-17 win over NC State on Saturday. The Orange defense allowed 411 total yards to true freshman CJ Bailey and the Wolfpack offense, with NC State scoring 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter as it tried to mount…
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Why Syracuse Can’t Afford to Lose Against NC State
After a gutsy 44-41 win over UNLV last weekend, who was ranked No. 25 at the time, Syracuse is well on its way to earning a spot in the AP poll, but it has to keep the momentum going. The Rebels were the second ranked opponent the Orange have beaten this season after it beat…
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SU’s Motto: A Win Is A Win
The start to the Syracuse season has been a roller coaster. However, it seems that the Orange keep finding ways to finish on top, including last night’s 44-41 overtime victory over UNLV. While SU hasn’t always looked like the most complete team this year, the Orange continue to find ways to win. In the season…
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Syracuse Underwhelms in Win Over Holy Cross
It’s not often that a team will rack up 541 yards of total offense and look underwhelming, but that’s exactly what happened in Syracuse’s 42-14 win over Holy Cross. After offensive miscues plagued the Orange as they suffered their first loss of the season to Stanford last week, those issues were still present, even if…
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Keys To Success For Syracuse Against Holy Cross
Ahead of its next game on Saturday against Holy Cross, Syracuse has a golden opportunity to get back on track after suffering its first loss of the season to Stanford on Friday, 26-24. The Orange are heavy favorites ahead of its matchup with the Crusaders, with ESPN giving Syracuse an implied probability of 95.8% to…
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Kyle McCord is a Heisman Contender
Kyle McCord is a Heisman contender. No, that’s not an overreaction. Syracuse football knocked off No. 23 Georgia Tech 31-28 today. While the Orange’s special teams unit had an abysmal day and there were still issues with SU’s run defense, that will all be covered plenty over the next two weeks. Today, Syracuse fans should…
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How Spread Out Can McCord’s Offense Realistically Be?
Week one for Syracuse football saw a 38-22 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. While there’s so much to take away from this one, the main storyline going in was the play of new QB Kyle McCord. The Ohio State transfer was as good as advertised, throwing for 354 yards and four touchdowns, both career highs.…
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Kyle McCord Found His Groove Week One
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord played his first game for the Orange over the weekend, leading them to a 38-22 victory over Ohio in front of more than 37,000 fans in the Dome. McCord completed 69% of his throws for 354 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. SU’s offense didn’t look great at first, partly…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Finds Groove, Takes Down Ohio 38-22
It wasn’t pretty, but the Fran Brown era of Syracuse football started on the right foot. The Orange struggled early, but overpowered the Bobcats to start the season 1-0. Kyle McCord: A- The Ohio State transfer probably had the most pressure on his back coming into this one, with many expecting him to be the…
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It’s McCord’s Time To Shine
As Syracuse gears up for the 2024 football season, all eyes are on Kyle McCord, the former Ohio State quarterback now leading the Orange. With a fresh start under first-time head coach Fran Brown, Syracuse has an opportunity to make some noise, or disappoint. This follows the firing of former SU head coach Dino Babers,…
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McCord can thrive with less pressure-filled situation
The preseason recognition keeps on rolling for new Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord. The list of watch lists for the Ohio State transfer grew this week as McCord was named to the Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List, an annual award given to the top NCAA quarterback. McCord was a semifinalist with the Buckeyes last year.…
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Which Syracuse Pass Catchers Will Be Left Out?
There are a lot of players that Syracuse fans want to see succeed this year, particularly on offense. Two big names are coming back from season-long injuries, there are several transfers and freshman coming in, plus the normal returning talent. Here’s the thing: not everyone will succeed this year. It just isn’t possible. Why can’t…
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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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Kyle McCord Ranked In 247 Sports’ Top 20 QB Transfers
It’s safe to say there’s no position more important on the football field than quarterback. Not only does the signal-caller run the offense, but its status on a team or a program can make or break a season. Look at star tight end Oronde Gadsden II, who told head coach Fran Brown he was only…
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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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Oronde Gadsden II Ranked Top 100 In EA Sports College Football 25
College Football 25 is set to release this week, and I think I speak for everyone when I say this game has been long-awaited. Footage of gameplay has started to be released and college football fans have been nothing but impressed. In anticipation of the full release on July 19th, EA Sports released the top…
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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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What’s The Plan For Syracuse At QB After Kyle McCord?
2024 is a big season for Syracuse football, especially at the quarterback position. The landing of Kyle McCord from Ohio State has SU fans buzzing with hope for a high-powered offense. After all, he is the first 3,000 yard passer the Orange have had in over a decade. But one thing stands out when looking…
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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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