Tag: Syracuse football
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Syracuse needs a near-sold-out crowd this year at home
Just a couple of days ago, head coach Fran Brown announced that Syracuse will be offering discounted tickets to the Orange’s season opener against Ohio to fill up the JMA wireless dome. The school is dubbing the effort ‘Operation Pack the Dome’. Along with the plan to try and encourage fans to show up for…
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Three takeaways from episode one of “All-Access with Syracuse Football”
Hard Knocks has captured the attention of NFL fans for years, bringing viewers closer to the training camp of a new team each season. Now Syracuse football has their own version. “All-Access with Syracuse Football” premiered on ACC Network Monday night, with the first episode chronicling Syracuse’s off-season and the start of training camp. Here’s…
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AP Poll Announced, Good News For Syracuse Football
Syracuse football has an easy schedule in 2024. It’s been said over and over and over again (guilty as charged). The release of the first AP Top 25 College Football Poll is another good reminder of that fact. In the Orange’s 12-game slate, there are only two ranked opponents: #19 Miami and #24 NC State.…
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Trebor Peña of Syracuse Football Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Trebor Peña of Syracuse has been included on the Paul Hornung Award watch list, which was announced last week. This accolade recognizes the nation’s most versatile player, and Peña is one of 48 players selected for the list, including one of eight from ACC teams. This marks Peña’s second consecutive season being named to the…
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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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Top 15 prospect in the 2026 class has “warm interest” in Syracuse
While the 2024 receiver room might already be set for SU football, head coach Fran Brown wants to add more talent from the 2026 class. 247 Sports posted yesterday that five-star 6-foot-5 wideout Calvin Russell has “warm interest” in Syracuse for next season. The Florida native has received offers from over 50 schools like Alabama,…
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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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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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What does Syracuse’s defensive line depth look like after first injury?
Training camp is in full swing for Syracuse football which means plenty of excitement is in the air. But it also signals the start of injuries, and it took less than a week for the Orange to receive some unfortunate news. On Monday new head coach Fran Brown announced that Braylen Ingraham, a defensive lineman,…
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Oronde Gadsen and Marlow Wax represent SU on preseason All-ACC list
A few months from now, preseason awards will mean absolutely nothing. But as the wait for college football slowly ticks on, they sure are fun to look at and overreact to in August. Syracuse, for the most part, has gotten the expected tough love from the media. Slightly higher expectations than 2023 with a new…
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Who are the other squads above SU in the ACC preseason poll?
Earlier today, it was revealed that Syracuse was ranked 12th out of 17 ACC squads by 170 media voters. To no one’s surprise, Florida State topped the list with 81 first-place votes. Clemson followed in a close second, with 55 first-place votes. It’s not those squads though that the SU faithful are upset about being…
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Syracuse Ranked 12th in ACC Preseason Poll
Yesterday, 170 media voters submitted their ACC Preseason Poll for the upcoming football season. The votes were tallied, and when it was all said and done, Syracuse was picked to finish 12th in the conference. That, to be quite blunt, is disrespectful to what the Orange have done this offseason. New head coach Fran Brown…
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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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Fizz Five 7/29: McCord & Allen Jr. Watchlists, Football Preview, & Freeney HOF
Nico Horning and Alex Burnstein jump on this week’s edition of the Fizz Five podcast. 1. Kyle McCord, LeQuint Allen Added to Maxwell Watchlist (1:19)2. Early Football Predictions (5:55)3. Dwight Freeney HOF (11:11)4. SU, Maryland Hoops (15:41)5. Kiyan Anthony Top 6 Schools (20:37)
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Don’t Forget About Justus Ross-Simmons
Justus Ross-Simmons is a name that hasn’t been mentioned enough by Syracuse fans this offseason. It’s understandable, in a way. Kyle McCord is the most highly-touted transfer the Orange have acquired in recent memory, so he’s gotten more attention than any other offensive newcomer. In terms of other weapons, Oronde Gadsden should be healthy again…
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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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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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Are Annual Trips To California Good Or Bad For Syracuse Football?
For the first time since 2011, Syracuse football is headed to the Golden State to take on the California Golden Bears this season. A season with already so much buzz now includes a cross-country road trip smack dab in the middle. But this isn’t just a one-off for 2024. The welcoming of Stanford and Cal…
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Zaire Franklin named top 100 player in NFL for 2024
When the NFL kicks off the regular season in September, there will be nearly 1700 players on rosters across the 32 teams. So being named a top 100 player in the league (approximately the 94th percentile) is a big honor. And this year Syracuse football is represented in the top 100. The NFL Top 100,…
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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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The non-conference game that could be a trap for Syracuse football
First year head coach Fran Brown received an easy schedule as he begins his helm with Syracuse. The College Football Network has a strength of schedule metric that ranks SU’s schedule as 12th hardest out of the 17 ACC teams. That spells out opportunity for the Orange, who are searching for their first bowl win…
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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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Ranking Syracuse Football Road Trips in 2024
Syracuse football games at the Dome are going to be fun to go to this year. Season tickets are going fast, and even single-game tickets are a hot commodity. Don’t be surprised if there’s a few sell outs this fall. Still, due to some fun out-of-conference games and a new-look ACC, there’s going to be…
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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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Syracuse lands in-state target Jayden Mann
Recent recruiting wins for Fran Brown and Syracuse Football have come from across the region and across the country. But Thursday the Orange picked up another 2025 recruit, this time from in the confines of New York state. Jayden Mann, a 6-4, 285 offensive tackle from the Bronx, committed to Syracuse last week. A 247sports…
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Final overall predictions for SU players ahead of EA College Football 25 release
Just a few days ago, it was announced Syracuse tight end Oronode Gadsden would be rated 91 overall in EA College Football 25. The 91-OVR rating is the 2nd highest-rated tight-end and 69th overall rated player in the game. With Gadsden ranked in the top 100, it begs the question, where will the rest of…
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Syracuse Football Falls in 2025 Recruiting Rankings
At one point, Syracuse football’s class of 2025 recruits was ranked inside the top-20 in the nation according to ESPN. However, since the Orange peaked at 18, they’ve now dropped to 29. However, that isn’t as worrying as it seems. SU was aggressive with recruiting for 2025. After all, it will be new head coach…
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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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New “‘Cuse Athletics Fund” record is step in right direction for Syracuse
Recruiting battles for both high schoolers and transfers in the NCAA are turning more into bidding battles. While a school’s reputations and winning pedigrees are helpful, it now has to be combined with a hefty check to land top names in the sport. This makes fundraising and donors all the more important. A big jump…
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Jim Brown: The Greatest Syracuse Football Player
Syracuse’s football team has one of the best lineages in the country. They play in the ACC now, but they’re heritage stretches back far before that. Football has millions of fans all over the world. They watch football games to cheer for their favorite teams and players and place bets on football on platforms such…
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Discover the Journey of Braheem Long, Jr., Syracuse’s #26 Defensive Back
Braheem Long, Jr. is making waves as a newcomer to the Syracuse Orange football team. As we gear up for the 2024 season, we’re diving into the roster to learn more about each player, starting with this impressive freshman. Braheem, a defensive back, is ready to showcase his talents under Coach Fran Brown’s new leadership.…
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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 men’s hoops and football hurt Directors’ Cup standings
It’s hard to truly define what universities are the “best” at sports. But every year since 1993 the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics tries its best to do just that with the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup. Division One schools gets points based on how their athletics teams perform, and those scores are combined for…
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