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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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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Takes Care Of Cal 33-25
For the first time since 2011, Syracuse football played a game in the Golden State. This time around, it was for the first time since 1968 with the University Of California. Coming off a disappointing 37-31 loss to Boston College, the Orange handled business and took down the Golden Bears 33-25. Who stood out? Who…
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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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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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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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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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Three Syracuse Offensive Players to Watch for Against Stanford
Heading into Friday night’s matchup against Stanford, Syracuse has to feel good about its season so far. Quarterback Kyle McCord has been as advertised for the Orange, tossing for 8 touchdown passes and 735 yards through the first two games. McCord’s efficiency has the Syracuse offense ranked at the top of the nation in multiple…
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Why Yasin Willis Will Turn Heads On Offense This Season
Syracuse football’s offense this season is already loaded with talent. Whether it’s 3,000-yard passer Kyle McCord, All-ACC tight end Oronde Gadsden II, or even the elusive LeQuint Allen, there will be no shortage of electricity when Fran Brown’s starting 11 hits the field. For a team with so much buzz, there’s going to be a…
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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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Fizz Instant Reaction | Syracuse 35, Wake Forest 31
Hear from interim head coach Nunzio Campanile, and Syracuse players Dan Villari, LeQuint Allen, Marlowe Wax, and Garrett Sharder after the Orange’s win to clinch bowl eligibility against Wake. Plus, Ethan Frank details some more reactions and analysis to the game.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Becomes Bowl Eligible with 35-31 win over Wake Forest
In what could be his only game in charge of Syracuse football, Nunzio Campanile’s team got a win that means the Orange are heading back to a bowl game. It’s the first time in a decade that SU is playing in the postseason in back-to-back years, something that has to become more common under a…
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Syracuse Football: Bye Week Changes
Syracuse football got its bye week right when it needed two. The Orange just finished the hardest part of its schedule, with blowout losses to Clemson, #10 North Carolina, and #4 Florida State. Going forward, SU faces the easiest schedule of any Power Five team. However, that doesn’t mean Dino Babers’ squad can get complacent.…
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Syracuse Football Should Stay Creative on Offense
In Syracuse football’s 31-14 loss to Clemson on Saturday, the Orange’s offense wasn’t particularly inspiring. SU turned the ball over three times, quarterback Garrett Shrader just barely completed 50% of his passes, and running back LeQuint Allen led the team in rushing with just 52 yards. Many Syracuse fans might point to QB-turned-tight end Dan…
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Who Should Replace Oronde Gadsden?
With Oronde Gadsden out for the season, Syracuse’s offense is in a pickle. The tight end picked up just shy of 1,000 receiving yards last year, but no other Orange pass catcher even broke the 500-yard plane. That means SU has to develop a new top option for Garrett Shrader. There are plenty of options,…
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Fizz Report Cards: Syracuse Boat Races Western Michigan 48-7
Another week, and another blowout for Syracuse. SU took a step up in competition, moving from the FCS with Colgate to the MAC with Western Michigan. It didn’t seem to matter. Jalen Buckley gave Orange fans a scare with a 75-yard touchdown run on the Broncos’ second play from scrimmage, but after that, it was…
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Five Syracuse Football Players Named to Award Watch Lists
It’s that time of year again. Training camps are underway, predictions are being made, and players are being named to award watch lists. For Syracuse football, five players made the cut. Garrett Shrader Garrett Shrader actually made two watch lists. The first is for the Davey O’Brien Award, which is handed out to the best…
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LeQuint Allen Named to Preseason Doak Walker Watchlist
LeQuint Allen is eligible to play for Syracuse this Fall, and is already receiving praise on a national stage. SU’s new bellcow running back was named to the Doak Walker award watch list, one of 75 preseason candidates to win the award for best running back in the nation. Allen is set to be a…
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Fizz Five 7/14: The LeQuint Allen Saga, Positive Recruiting News, and Quotes From Autry
Ethan Frank and Liam Griffin connect for a midsummer Fizz Five to talk the highs, lows, and everything in between from the SU Athletics World. 1. The LeQuint Allen Saga 1:12-8:252. Pat Fitzgerald’s Firing Shakes The NCAA 8:25-12:593. Basketball Recruiting Update 12:59-18:044. Quotes From An Autry Athletic Article 18:04-23:255. Continued Football Recruiting Wins 23:25-close
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The LeQuint Allen Situation Continues to Evolve
When it was reported earlier in the week that Syracuse starting running back LeQuint Allen was fighting a season-long suspension by suing the university, people scrambled to find out as much information as they could, and then get their opinion out to the world on the situation. For the most part, whether it be fans,…
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What Else Does Syracuse Have at Running Back?
LeQuint Allen’s future is certainly in doubt. We’ll see what happens in the court system regarding his suspension, but the possibility that he doesn’t play for Syracuse this year, or ever again, is certainly there. So, while we wait for clarity on what Allen’s future holds, let’s examine what else Syracuse has at running back.…
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LeQuint Allen’s Situation is Another Indictment on Dino Babers
In the days and hours before news broke of a developing situation with Syracuse starting running back LeQuintAllenn, momentum was strong with the SU football program. Recruits were rolling in the door, including a four-star quarterback, and morale was generally good as the season creeps closer and closer. Then, a bombshell. All of the details…
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Pinstripe Bowl Takeaways
What a very confusing game. Syracuse doubled Minnesota in total yards, nearly first downs, and averaged over one extra yard per play. Despite that, SU ran out of time in a 28-20 decision in the Bronx. The ‘Cuse made some critical mistakes throughout the game and lulled deep in the Golden Gophers territory which really…
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Minnesota Drops Syracuse in Pinstripe Bowl, 28-20
In an appropriate ending to its up-and-down 2022 season, Syracuse football (7-6, 4-4 ACC) saw a day’s worth of mistakes, a week’s worth of draft declarations, and a season’s worth of injuries add up to deny it a Pinstripe Bowl victory. Instead, Minnesota (9-4, 5-4 Big 10) played to its strengths and made just enough…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #1 Sean Tucker
Was there any doubt? All-American running back Sean Tucker wraps up our list with four days until the season opener, and for reasons that laude his statistical success and beyond. The Maryland native shocked the world last year by rushing for other worldly numbers. During the 2021 season, RB1 ran for over 100 yards in…
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SU’s Complete Signing Day Recap and Analysis
SU officially began its offseason roster retooling with its early signees. The Orange inked 13 players in total in a smaller class, but still managed to sign some nearby products. Let‚Äôs break down the class and what it means for SU this upcoming year. The Signees Note: All star ratings and measurements are courtesy of…
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Biggest Takeaways from Dino Babers’ Signing Day Presser
It‚Äôs been a busy early signing day for Syracuse football. This afternoon, SU head coach Dino Babers took to the podium to answer some questions about the team‚Äôs offseason so far. In case you haven‚Äôt listened or couldn‚Äôt make it, we‚Äôve broken down some of the main points Babers discussed earlier today. Recruiting Success Without…
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Syracuse’s Class of 2022 Early Signing Day Offensive Commits
Dino Babers‚Äôs class of 2022 is scant. While yes, this is the early signing period, and the Orange could potentially grab players out of the transfer portal, the 70th-best class in the nation doesn‚Äôt appear to be bringing a ton of firepower to the 315, especially on the offensive end. SU only has four players…
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Syracuse’s National Signing Day Game Changers
Happy National Signing Day! Also known as an early Christmas present to Fizz Nation and every SU football fan. Although each player holds value to this class of commits, there are plenty that rank heads above others in terms of talent, positional importance and projected longevity in CNY. Let’s unbox a few players that stand…
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Scouting Syracuse Football’s First Four Commits In the Class of 2022
Wow, it is a busy time for Syracuse sports. SU fans have been busy watching their basketball team make a Sweet 16 run and then get dismantled with players entering the transfer portal or testing the NBA waters. With all of that going on, you may have missed this– Syracuse Football has racked up four…
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LeQuint Allen Commits to SU Football
LeQuint Allen has committed to Syracuse Football! The New Jersey native joins Cornell Perry in the 2022 class. Allen is listed at 6-foot, 180 pounds and hails from Millville, New Jersey. Allen is the first offensive player to join the ‚Äò22 fold.¬† Allen is rated a 3 star in the 247sports.com composite. He‚Äôs in the…
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