Tag: Syracuse football
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Syracuse Silenced 38-3 By Duke In Sold-Out Dome
What looked like a promising first few plays of the ballgame, turned into catastrophe for Syracuse. The Orange fell to the Duke Blue Devils 34-13. SU quarterback Rickie Collins started his first game in Orange after Steve Angeli was sidelined for the season with a torn Achilles during the third quarter of the Clemson game.…
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Syracuse Looks for First Program Win Against Duke
Syracuse has never beaten Duke in the JMA Wireless Dome. When the Orange take on the Blue Devils this Saturday, they’ll look to change that.
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It’s Rickie Collins’ Time to Shine
Since the 4th quarter of Syracuse’s home opener against UConn, Steve Angeli was playing as one of the best quarterbacks in the ACC. He led the offense to a whopping 66 points against Colgate, and made sure all of the Orange’s targets were fed throughout the game. A 24-point first half against Clemson, one of…
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Syracuse QB Steve Angeli Out for Season With Torn Achilles
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli is out for the remainder of the season, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1969822096248520730?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet This is a huge blow for the Orange after the junior began the first three weeks as the nation’s leading passer. It also comes after Angeli threw for 244 yards and two touchdown passes in SU’s…
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SHOCKER! Syracuse Pulls Off Massive Upset In Clemson
For the first time since 2017, Syracuse beats Clemson 34-21 at Memorial Stadium. After leading the Tigers 24-14 at half, the competition was halted for over 1.5 hours due to lightning. Despite the long break, Syracuse dominated the third quarter, and continued to apply pressure to a depleted Clemson unit until the final whistle sounded.…
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Syracuse vs. Clemson Football Preview: Keys to an Orange Upset in ACC Play
It’s now week 3: Syracuse turns the page to ACC play. They will travel this week to Death Valley to play a newly-named unranked Tigers team following their crushing road loss against Georgia Tech. However, Clemson’s on-paper roster strength gives them an opening line of -17.5 favorites over the Orange. Here are the key matchups…
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After ACC Honors, Gill Jr. Ready For Clemson Challenge
Syracuse wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr. is fresh off a dominant day against Colgate over the weekend. The junior led all SU receivers with six receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns. This included an incredible grab where he leaped up and caught the ball over a Colgate defensive back for a 43-yard touchdown in…
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Age Is Just a Number: 17-Year-Old Samuel Officially Makes Two-Way Impact for Syracuse
17-year-old freshman Demetres Samuel Jr. is doing one-of-a-kind things for Syracuse. The youngster from Palm Bay, Florida has established himself as one of the versatile players for SU that can play on both sides of the ball. Jamie Tremble has entered that discussion, too, in the last several weeks for Syracuse with head coach Fran…
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ACC to NFL: Tracking Former Syracuse Players Making Waves on Sundays
Sundays hit different when you spot an Orange helmet in an NFL huddle. If you’re a Syracuse fan—or a bettor who likes to anchor props to real roles—keeping tabs on the ACC-to-NFL pipeline pays off. Below is a practical, week-to-week way to follow Syracuse alumni who are shaping games and moving numbers, with quick notes…
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Syracuse needs to be competitive this weekend
Week four of the college football season is usually a little too early to make a big picture statement. Teams are still finding themselves, conference play is just about to get started, and there’s plenty of games still to be played. But there’s one thing for certain this coming weekend. Syracuse football needs to play…
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SU’s Offensive Line Is The Key To Steve Angeli’s Success
It may not seem like it based on the “Rickie! Rickie!” chants during Syracuse’s home opener against UConn, but quarterback Steve Angeli has brushed off the noise and culminated himself into the nation’s leading passer through the first three weeks of SU football. Angeli has thrown for 1,072 yards and tossed eight touchdown passes thus…
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Takeaways from Syracuse’s 66-24 Win Over Colgate
Friday night lights: Syracuse took on an upstate rival in Colgate for their non-conference finale. Syracuse and their Power 4 talent rolled through the FCS Raiders, smothering in the first half which gave opportunities for depth players to see reps. Gill’s performance in 2024 was overshadowed by the likes of Kyle McCord, Oronde Gadsden II,…
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Syracuse Football Wish List vs Colgate: Keys to taking advantage of the final non-conference matchup
The Orange’s upcoming contest against Colgate, a New York rival, should provide a relatively easy win to push SU to 2-1 on the season. However, every game throughout the 12-week slate is important and should have a meaning attached. The scoreboard is not the first priority; while Syracuse may win the actual game, there are…
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Should fans have full faith in Steve Angeli now?
It seemed like Steve Angeli’s time with the Orange was going to have an unprecedentedly bad start. The SU quarterback had already been booed by the Dome fans and was 15 minutes away from dropping to 0-2 on the season with a loss to independent UConn. Then something switched. Angeli turned into a true field…
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Dan Villari Quietly Filling Oronde Gadsden’s Shoes
Dan Villari has proved more than capable of taking over as Syracuse’s starting tight end two games into the season.
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Syracuse Moves Up Slightly in ESPN’s FPI Rankings
Syracuse moved up slightly in ESPN’s FPI rankings after a 27-20 overtime win against UConn, but remains at the bottom of the ACC.
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Takeaways from Syracuse’s 27-20 Overtime Win Against UConn
Syracuse came into today’s contest against the Huskies as 0-1, needing to bounce back quickly against UConn following a 45-26 loss against Tennessee in the Aflac Kickoff Game. UConn provided a hefty challenge for the Orange, with their skill-position returners from 2024 gaining over 350 yards of offense. However, a late surge from the Syracuse…
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How Syracuse Football Can Bounce Back in Week 2 After Tough Opener
The Orange had an up-and-down opening to their 2025 season, losing 45-26 to Tennessee on the national stage. There were some positives that pleasantly surprised fans: running back Yasin Willis slotted into the Lequint Allen Jr role well by scoring three touchdowns, Johntay Cook II had a strong debut game with six catches and a…
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Syracuse Drops to 14th in Latest ACC Power Index
Syracuse dropped to 14th out of 17 teams in ESPN’s ACC Power Index after losing 45-26 to Tennessee in its season opener.
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New Year, Same Defensive Struggles From Syracuse
After struggling to defend the run last year, Syracuse couldn’t contain Tennessee’s backfield in Week 1, allowing 246 rushing yards.
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Takeaways from Syracuse’s 45-26 Loss Against Tennessee
Today’s season-opening clash in Atlanta, the Aflac Kickoff Game, ended in a mistake-filled 45-26 loss. Tennessee, a playoff team in 2024, jumped on the Orange early with a 10-0 first quarter lead and never looked back. While the defense tightened up towards the end of the game and the Willis/Nixon running back duo gained second…
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Gameday in Atlanta: Angeli, Orange Face Ranked Tennessee in High-Stakes Opener
It’s finally gameday. Not just for Syracuse, but for many college football teams. Syracuse and Tennessee square off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Ohio State and Texas go at it in Columbus. Lee Corso retires after 38 seasons, and appears for his final College GameDay. For SU, it’s not just any ordinary season-opener. It’s one…
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Syracuse vs. Tennessee Ultimate Fan Guide: Events, Tailgates & Game-Day Tips in Atlanta
Heading to Atlanta to watch Syracuse kickoff the season against #18 Tennessee in one of the most anticipated games for Orange fans in years? Here’s your ultimate fan guide. This is a major college football event, since it’s the same organizers as the Peach Bowl and Atlanta is the headquarters of CFB Hall of Fame.…
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Andre Szymt and Other Former SU Players Get A Spot in the NFL
While many former Syracuse players were cut from their respective rosters, they’ll remain with the team’s practice squads.
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Why Syracuse’s Wide Receivers Could Be the X-Factor in 2025
Saturday’s Aflac Kickoff Game, taking a major week 1 TV slot on ABC, will be one of the highest-profile games in years for the Orange. They are playing in Atlanta; this has typically been SEC turf, but Head Coach Fran Brown has recently worked to push recruits towards Syracuse. Larger than the game itself, this…
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Roster cut fates for SU’s 2025 draft picks and UDFA
There’s a harsh reality for many college football players as they start their career. First, you have to get drafted or picked up as an undrafted free agent. But that’s only step one. You then have to grind all summer and convince your team that you deserve to be on the 53-man roster. 12 SU…
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Jim Leavitt Always Seemed Like a Maniac, Now Arrested on Theft and Battery Charges
Syracuse fans remember USF coach Jim Leavitt going crazy on the sidelines, and authorities now say he lost his temper in a much more serious fashion. A man who was once turned down the Alabama and Miami jobs has been arrested on theft and battery charges against his ex-girlfriend. In a wild twist, Leavitt had…
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Georgia Recruits Will Be Watching: Syracuse vs. Tennessee Is Bigger Than the Scoreboard
When Syracuse and Tennessee meet in the Kickoff Classic to open the college football season, it’s not just a marquee matchup. This is also a recruiting showcase in one of the nation’s deepest high school football hotbeds: Atlanta. This is a state that produced over 200 Power 5 signees last year. Syracuse has 7 Georgia…
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Where The Athletic Projects Syracuse in 2025 Bowl Picture
The Athletic’s 2025 bowl projections have Syracuse football heading to the Birmingham Bowl to face Memphis on December 29. The matchup would give the Orange national visibility on ESPN, a mid-tier ACC bowl slot, and a chance to prove Fran Brown’s program is built to last. The Athletic’s Syracuse Bowl Projection The Athletic has Memphis…
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Is Fran Brown Baiting Tennessee’s QB? How Syracuse Could Force Mistakes in Opener
A Syracuse football vs. Tennessee preview will show the Orange as a nearly two-touchdown underdog to the #18 Vols, so it would be understandable if Fran Brown was concerned about the score getting out of hand. But we also know Syracuse’s head coach is a savvy motivator and is always thinking a few steps ahead.…
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Why Rickie Collins Still Matters to Syracuse Football 2025: The X-Factor
Rickie Collins was the odd man out in Syracuse’s starting quarterback race, but his story with the Orange is far from over. The LSU transfer is one of the best athletes on the roster, and creates a dynamic dual-threat potential that Fran Brown could implement as a valuable X-factor in 2025. Whether it’s specialized goal-line…
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Syracuse Football Alumni in the NFL: Fantasy, Betting, and Breakout Players to Watch in 2025
There’s something special about following college favorites once they hit the pros; every catch, tackle and snap feels personal. This season, Syracuse has a handful of former Orange who could affect fantasy lineups, move betting lines or simply give Syracuse fans bragging rights. Whether you’re shopping odds, thinking about player props or just watching for…
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Syracuse Football 2025: Defensive Players to Watch as Orange Kick Off Season vs. Tennessee
The college football season begins on August 23, and the Syracuse Orange kick off their campaign in Week 1 on August 30 against the Tennessee Volunteers. They have work to do if they will challenge for the championship this season. Last season, the team chalked up seven wins and 13 losses in the Atlantic Coast…
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Steve Angeli Named Syracuse’s Starting Quarterback Ahead of Week 1
After wrapping up fall camp this past Saturday with a scrimmage, Head Coach Fran Brown has decided to name Angeli the starting quarterback with just 12 days until the Orange’s week 1 matchup against Tennessee. Although Brown recently noted that “It’ll be Rickie’s spot to lose because he was here,” Angeli made a strong enough…
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Syracuse knows the first quarterback it will be facing
Well, the wait is still on for who will be QB1 for Syracuse Football in week one against Tennessee. Fran Brown may have a decision after the second intersquad scrimmage…but he hasn’t told the public. So while we all wait for that announcement, at least Syracuse’s defense now knows who it has to prepare for…
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Syracuse Football Projected to Miss Playoffs
Less than a week after being left out of the Preseason AP Top 25 poll, Syracuse was projected to miss the playoffs in ESPN’s recent article.
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