Tag: Syracuse football
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SU’s Run Defense Will Be Key In Week Two
Syracuse had many positives in week one, but a glaring negative was the run defense. The Orange allowed 255 yards on the ground–30 more yards than Florida State through its two losses. One of those came against SU’s next opponent: 23rd-ranked Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets ran for 190 yards against the Seminoles in their…
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Syracuse vs. Georgia Tech: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (1-0): Syracuse 24, Georgia Tech 23 This is going to be an incredible college football game. Georgia Tech proved that it was a good team with its win over Florida State, however, FSU lost to BC last week which says maybe that win wasn’t really that impressive. Syracuse didn’t look as impressive against Ohio…
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Fran Brown’s connection to Georgia Tech
There are lots of storylines heading into this weekend against 23rd ranked Georgia Tech in the dome. Saturday’s game against the Yellowjackets will be the earliest the Orange have hosted a ranked foe since 2016, it’s the first ACC game of the Fran Brown era, but probably none are bigger than Brown’s relationship with Yellowjacket…
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What’s Wrong With the Otto’s Army Blue Out? Nothing.
Otto’s Army, the leadership of Syracuse’s student section, has been a big part of the Syracuse fandom for years. They constantly get criticized for students leaving games early, showing up late to games, or having smaller showings for less-important games. Some of that criticism is fair. However, Otto’s Army is now being called out for……
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A Deeper Look at the Orange’s Head Coach
As Syracuse Orange football started its 123rd season, it also welcomed a new head coach, Fran Brown. A determined leader with deep roots in Camden, New Jersey, Brown has a clear vision for the Orange: he demands detailed, accountable, and relentless play from his athletes. With standout talents like quarterback Kyle McCord joining the ranks,…
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Can Trebor Pena Be The WR2?
I’ll be the first one to admit it. I had my doubts about Trebor Pena coming into the season. The redshirt junior missed almost all of last year due to injury. When he did play back in 2022, it wasn’t anything special. Pena never had more than 50 yards in a game until Saturday. However,…
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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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Syracuse picks up trio of week one awards
It was easy to pick out good performances week one for Syracuse football. A 38-22 win over Ohio saw dominant offensive plays to go along with a few impressive defensive stands. Now people are starting to take notice, as Syracuse played picked up three individual awards in the days following the games. Quarterback Kyle McCord…
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What does Georgia Tech being ranked mean for Syracuse?
Syracuse is riding high after a week one 38-22 win over Ohio, but things are going to get a little more interesting this week against Georgia Tech. Just a few minutes ago, the AP Top 25 College Football Poll dropped, with the Yellowjackets slotting in at No. 23. It’s the first time since the 2015…
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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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Marlowe Wax Out For Syracuse Football, Who Steps Up?
Marlowe Wax, Syracuse football’s star linebacker, left Saturday’s 38-22 win over Ohio with a lower-body injury. He was seen with a boot on afterwards, and head coach Fran Brown says that Wax is expected to be out for six weeks. Who’s going to step up in his place? Derek McDonald Derek McDonald has stepped up…
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My Week One Experience As A Student In The Dome
As a junior at Syracuse, I consider myself very lucky to have been through some of the biggest moments in recent athletics history. From the 6-0 start my freshman year, rushing the field against NC State, (I’d do it again in that moment), to the retirement of Jim Boeheim and the firing of Dino Babers,…
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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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Week one’s x-factor player for Syracuse
With just hours until kickoff of the 2024 college football season for Syracuse, there’s many different things that fans can be excited about. A new coach, a new stadium look, a brand-new roster and more. But when you turn to the actual Xs and Os, it’s a Texas A&M transfer – defensive lineman Fadil Diggs…
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Syracuse vs. Ohio: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (0-0): Syracuse 38, Ohio 10 – (9-2) Last Year This prediction was way harder from me than it probably should have been. On one hand, I’m pessimistic about a first-year head coach who has never even been a solo coordinator before. On the other, I can’t see any world in which Syracuse doesn’t dominate…
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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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Fran Brown’s First Press Conference Broken Down
The summer heat may still be lingering in Central New York, but football is finally in the air. Syracuse football kicks off its new “era” on Saturday against the Ohio Bobcats, and head coach Fran Brown took to the podium for the first time this season. There was a lot to say, let’s dive right…
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Syracuse’s wide receiver room is crowded for week one
Passing came at a premium for Syracuse football in 2023. With a carousel of quarterbacks who had passing struggles and injuries, the amount of opportunities for wide receivers plummeted. But that could very much change starting this week. With a prolific passer in Kyle McCord and a revamped wide receiver room, things may look a…
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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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Syracuse Football Depth Chart: Three Questions
Syracuse football just released its first depth chart of the season, and therefore, the first depth chart of the Fran Brown era. There were a lot of players that slotted in exactly where we expected them, but still some surprises ahead of SU’s season-opener against Ohio on Saturday. Where’s Justus Ross Simmons? Justus Ross-Simmons, a…
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Five things to know about Ohio five days away from the season opener
The anticipation around Syracuse is building with the Orange’s season opener just five days away. There are lots of storylines heading into week one, how Fran Brown will manage his first game as head coach, if Kyle McCord will live up to the hype, etc. But what about the team on the other sideline? Here…
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Who are the best returners for Syracuse in 2024?
With less than a week until the start of the 2024 season for Syracuse football, much of the focus has been on the new for the Orange. A new coaching staff, a new quarterback and lots of other new players are leading high expectations for Syracuse this year. But what about the returners? Plenty of…
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Date For Dwight Freeney’s Jersey Retirement Released
After being inducted into Canton earlier this month, Syracuse Athletics announced that legendary defensive lineman Dwight Freeney will have his jersey retired into the rafters of the JMA Wireless Dome. The announcement was a long time coming, but it left a lot of fans wondering when they should purchase tickets to watch this ceremony (they…
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Which player is most likely to decide Syracuse football’s postseason fate?
Yesterday, eight Syracuse players were named to the Reese’s Senior Bowl watchlist. Those eight are Dion Wilson Jr, Justin Barron, Alijah Clark, Fadil Diggs, Oronde Gadsden, Kyle McCord, Salon Washington, and Marlow Wax. While all of these players will have a big impact on SU this season, only one is going to be the decider…
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Syracuse Football Rooting Interests: Week 0
College football is less than 48 hours away! While there are only four games in week 0, and Syracuse football doesn’t play, there’s still relevant games for Orange fans. Here’s who to root for if you want the best-case scenario for the ‘Cuse. New Mexico vs. Montana State: N/A Neither of these teams play Syracuse…
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Fizz Five 8/21: Football Pre-Season Predictions, Possible Breakout Stars & Peter Majstorovic Signs
Nico Horning and Alex Burstein jump on this week’s edition of the Fizz Five podcast. 1. National Media Projections for Syracuse (1:18)2. Ohio Game Predictions (7:30)3. Possible Breakout Stars for Football (12:17)4. Could College GameDay come to Syracuse? (17:08)5. Peter Majstorovic Signs with Syracuse Basketball (21:34)
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Former Syracuse Football Captain Signs With NFL Team
I think we can all agree that professional sports are a better place with more orange sprinkled in them. In its over a century-long history, Syracuse football has had over 250 players reach the pro level. Last night, that number grew by one, as a former captain of the program has found a home in…
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Could this be Syracuse’s year for College Gameday?
One of the biggest fall weekly traditions is ESPN’s College GameDay. A preview show of the biggest games of the week, GameDay travels to a different campus that’s hosting a major game that day. The show has been around since 1993, leaving a lot of chances for schools to host. And most power conference teams…
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The Next Duce Chestnut? Syracuse Football’s Rising Star “Means Business”
Last January, Marcellus Barnes Jr. confirmed his commitment to Syracuse at the All-American Bowl. The four-star cornerback chose Syracuse over finalists, including Ole Miss and Georgia. A few months later, experts and Orange fans are eyeing Barnes to be the next Syracuse football rising star, following the steps of Duce Chestnut in his former position. …
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Is the ACC the Worst Power Conference in College Football?
The ACC has gotten the short end of the stick in college football over the past few years. In each of the last three seasons, the conference has been completely left out of the College Football Playoff. That was particularly rough last year, when Florida State went 13-0 and were the ACC Champions, yet got…
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Former Syracuse RB Finds Home With Orange Alumni
The transition from Dino Babers to Fran Brown as head coach for Syracuse football was one that many across the 315 are particularly fond of. The change in the driver’s seat saw a new culture brought into the program, one of detail, accountability, relentlessness, and toughness. This new mentality brought in a strong amount of…
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Marlowe Wax Named to Third Preseason Watch List
Marlowe Wax, a linebacker for Syracuse football, has picked up nominations to three major preseason watch lists over the course of the summer. First, all the way back in May, Wax was put on the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List. The trophy has been handed out for the last 20 seasons to college football’s most…
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Health Is Biggest Storyline In Training Camp Thus Far
There are many things that both fans and teams look forward to once training camp. Usually, you want to see units finding their footing and looking primed for big things. This training camp though for Fran Brown, the biggest storyline for the Orange has been their health. The majority of the time when health is…
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An inside look at Syracuse’s 2025 football recruits and their potential impact
Although Syracuse hasn’t played a single game under Fran Brown, fans are already talking about this recruiting class. Syracuse closed their class of 2024 as the 36th ranked in the country and has already secured 28 verbal commitments for its 2025 class. That ranks SU second for the most commitments among FBS schools, just a…
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Syracuse Football 2024 Roster Update: Key Players to Watch
As the Syracuse Orange gear up for the 2024 football season, fans are buzzing with excitement over the latest roster updates. The team now features 107 players, showcasing new talent, including both freshmen and transfer students. One noteworthy change is the transition of former quarterback Braden Davis, who will now play as a wide receiver.…
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