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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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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Blown Out in 90-74 Loss to Florida State
Syracuse dropped to 5-7 on the year with a 90-74 loss to Florida State. After trailing by 2 at the half, the Orange faltered down the stretch.
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Keys to Success for Syracuse Against Florida State
Syracuse will look to avoid their fourth loss in their last five games and dropping to 6-7 in a matchup against Florida State.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Struggles Early in 81-71 Loss to Wake Forest
Syracuse fell 81-71 to Wake Forest on Tuesday, and the Orange drop to 5-6 with the loss as one of three ACC teams with a losing record.
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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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Syracuse Disappoints Again Versus Georgetown
Syracuse struggled again in a tough 71-75 loss to Georgetown in their 100th matchup, dropping the Orange to 5-5 on the season.
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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 Syracuse Can Get Back on Track Against Albany
Syracuse is off to a slow start this season, but a matchup with Albany could help the Orange right the ship. Following a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame to open ACC play, Syracuse is now 4-4 through its first 8 games, far off the pace last season that saw the Orange put together a 20-win-season.…
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Is Syracuse’s Season Over Before It Begins?
There’s no sugarcoating it: Syracuse basketball has struggled to begin the season. A 69-64 loss to Notre Dame in the team’s first ACC game further cemented those concerns. The Orange sit near the bottom of a stacked conference with a 4-4 mark, which puts them 15th out of 18 teams. Syracuse is also one of…
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These Two Factors Are Holding Syracuse Basketball Back
These Two Factors Are Holding Syracuse Basketball Back What is going on with Syracuse basketball? After a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame, the Orange look out of sorts, can’t make free throws, and can’t find the ocean from long-range. There are some serious issues with this team, and problems that can’t be fixed overnight. So…
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Elijah Moore Needs To Start For Syracuse
Last night was rough for Syracuse basketball. Sorry, that’s an understatement. The ‘Cuse was embarrassed by #3 Tennessee. Without JJ Starling, the offense looked extremely stagnant. JaQuan Carlos isn’t a scorer. He never has been and Adrien Autry has said that he doesn’t need to be one (I don’t understand how you can have a…
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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: Syracuse Escapes With 82-72 Win Over Cornell
Syracuse defeated Cornell 82-72 to snap a two-game losing streak after coming up short in the Legends Classic against Texas and Texas Tech, and the Orange improved to 4-2 with the win. It would have been a tough pill to swallow if Syracuse had lost this game, as it hasn’t lost to the Big Red…
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Syracuse Needs to Blow Out Cornell
Through its first five games, Syracuse has had an interesting season to say the least. The Orange took two really good teams, Texas and Texas Tech, down to the wire and almost won both. Yes, you would have wanted a win in at least one of those games, but they showed that this squad can…
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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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Two Areas Of Concern For SU Hoops
Syracuse fans learned a lot about the standing of head coach Adrian Autry’s squad over the last two nights at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn. SU came back but ultimately fell to Texas on Thursday, 70-66, and then lost to the Red Raiders of Texas Tech last night by a score of 79-74. Let’s start…
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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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Can Syracuse Beat Texas?
It’s been an interesting start to the season, to say the least for Syracuse Men’s Basketball. The Orange are 3-0 but have barely scraped by in all three games against low-major opponents. Yes, those opponents have struggled, however, the transitive property game is very dangerous, especially in basketball. Teams are shooting excellently against the Orange.…
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Kiyan Anthony’s Impact on Syracuse Basketball
Friday was a good day for everyone affiliated with Syracuse University. Kiyan Anthony’s commitment was not just a local story about the son of Carmelo Anthony following in his father’s footsteps; it was a national story involving a highly-respected figure in the world of basketball. There’s something significant about Anthony choosing the cold, frigid winters…
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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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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Downs Youngstown 104-95 in 2OT
In the first-ever matchup between the two schools, Syracuse took down Youngstown State in double overtime. The Orange won 104-95 in a back-and-forth affair, improving to 3-0 after opening its season with narrow wins over Le Moyne and Colgate. Syracuse was again dominant on the glass, collecting 40+ rebounds for the third straight game. The…
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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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Syracuse Hoops Still Runs Through JJ Starling
Despite a slow start in the first halves of the opening two games for JJ Starling, Syracuse still relies on its junior guard to steady the ship amid many newcomers. However, Orange fans haven’t seen that happen on the court just yet this season. In the first two games, Starling has posted 14 points and…
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Should Donnie Freeman Play More?
Last night’s game for Syracuse against Colgate was way closer than it should have been. Not that that’s anything new after the last few years. If anything, the Orange were up at halftime this year after trailing against the Raiders the last three years after 20 minutes. Most of SU’s players struggled throughout the game.…
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How Syracuse Avoided the Upset Against Colgate
Syracuse almost gave fans a heart attack on Tuesday, but it pulled through for a tight 74-72 win against Colgate. The Raiders, who have appeared in five of the last six NCAA tournaments, had beaten the Orange twice in its last three meetings and looked poised to continue that streak after a late comeback attempt.…
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Can Chris Bell Shine Again Versus Colgate?
Syracuse basketball returns to the hardwood for its second game of the season. The ‘Cuse hosts Colgate tonight in the Dome. The private school, located an hour southeast in Hamilton, NY, has given SU a run for its money over the past three seasons. The Orange fell to the Raiders in back-to-back years in 2021…
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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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