Tag: Syracuse football
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Kickoffs, Culture, and Canadian Talent: Why Syracuse’s 2025 Season Is Different
Syracuse football is entering the 2025 season with a renewed sense of purpose and identity. Under the leadership of head coach Fran Brown, the program has undergone a significant cultural transformation, attracting attention from ACC coaches and fans alike. The potential growth of players like Justus Ross-Simmons and strategic scheduling signal a new era for…
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Fran Brown’s Emphasis On Community Is Special
The number of stories that I’ve started with “Fran Brown continues to do the right thing” has to be in double digits by now. There just isn’t any other way to say it. What the second-year head coach of Syracuse Football has done is truly special. Fran Brown is one of a kind. Last night,…
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Syracuse Lose Zaiden McDonald to Stanford
3-star prospect Zaiden McDonald announced his commitment to Stanford on Wednesday, flipping from Syracuse after committing on March 31.
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Keep an eye out for Zaevion Cleveland
By now, everyone knows that Fran Brown is an elite recruiter. Ever since becoming Syracuse’s head coach, Brown has landed many highly-touted recruits out of the transfer portal and high school ranks. So who’s next? Well, it could be Zaevion Cleveland. The three star cornerback in the class of 2026 released his top six today…
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2025 Syracuse Football Schedule: What Tough Really Looks Like
With momentum surging after a 10-win campaign and a dominant bowl performance, Syracuse football enters the 2025 season with high expectations—and one of the most grueling schedules in the country. Head coach Fran Brown and his staff will have little margin for error as they face a formidable list of opponents, including traditional powerhouses and…
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Does Marvin Harrison Have A Case For College Football HOF?
As a kid growing up playing sports, you dream about many things. Winning championships, making millions, and being the best, just to name a few. But one accomplishment trumps all of that: making the Hall of Fame. For former Syracuse wide receiver Marvin Harrison, that dream has already been accomplished in the NFL. However, it…
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5 Games That Will Make or Break the Season
There are lofty expectations for Syracuse Football in 2025. Despite losing Kyle McCord and having one of the nation’s toughest schedules, anything other than a bowl season will be a hard pillow to swallow. But what is SU’s path to getting there? Here are five games that will make or break the 2025 season for…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 5/30: SU Lax Falls Short, Demetres Samuel Hype, No More SU vs Georgetown?
Dan Papillo and Henry Daley give you everything you need to know in the world of SU athletics. Timestamps:
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The Hype Is Real Around Demetres Samuel
Syracuse football continues to hit home run after home run since head coach Fran Brown took over the program in 2024. Recruiting has been and continues to be the biggest strength, and has drawn a lot of attention from national media outlets for this year and even next. But one specific prospect has generated the…
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Why SU Fans Should Be Weary Of Next Season
Not enough attention has been given to some worrisome issues going into next Syracuse football season. After the first 10-win season for the Orange since 2018, fans are riding high with optimism going into next year as head coach Fran Brown embarks on his second season at the helm. However, on paper, this team doesn’t…
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Why SU Recruting Rankings Will Most Likely Drop
This is an article that I don’t necessarily want to write, but one that feels necessary. Fran Brown has done an excellent job recruiting and even if he isn’t in the top 10, the Orange deserve a ton of praise The reason is that I wrote almost the exact same piece one year ago, and…
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ESPN Ranks Syracuse’s Recruiting Class In Top 10
All this buzz on the turf for Syracuse lacrosse almost has us forgetting about the return of Syracuse football this fall. Fran Brown’s sophomore year has a lot of expectations, and gets underway with a noon clash against Tennessee down in Atlanta. But as much as 2025 will have to offer, 2026 might have even…
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Syracuse-Tennessee game time is now set
Well it’s starting to feel a little bit real. The time of Syracuse Football’s clash with Tennessee to open the 2025 campaign is officially set, and that means football season is almost upon us. So set your calendars for noon on August 30. Of course, this matchup was exciting when it was first announced. But it…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 5/13
Adam Gotkin and Dan Shalam break down everything going on in the SU athletics world. TImestamps:Positives from Harvard: 1:12Negatives from Harvard: 5:21Preview Princeton: 10:48WLAX Season Recap: 16:18Football Schedule: 19:38
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Top 5 Freshmen in Syracuse Orange Football History
The Syracuse Orange is one of the most storied programs in college football, dating back to 1889. While a National Title has largely evaded the program, with its only title coming in 1959, the Orange has produced a number of great collegiate and professional players. This list of the top five freshmen in Syracuse Orange…
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So is Syracuse officially a lacrosse school?
Well if you haven’t seen, Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse got a pretty big win today. The Orange tailed big but came back to defeat Harvard in overtime and advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the second straight year. While it’s been a while since SU hung a rafter in the banners of the JMA Wireless Dome,…
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Four Star WR Amare Gough Commits to Syracuse
If there ever seems to be a slow news week for Syracuse football, all you have to do is be a little be patient because Fran Brown can’t stay silent for too long. Yesterday, the Orange won the recruiting battle for four star wide receiver in the class of 2026 Amare Gough. The 6’1 Virginia…
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Next Man Up: Who Will Lead Syracuse Football’s Defense in 2025?
Syracuse Football’s defense finished last season ranked among the top 30 nationally in turnovers, a testament to their aggressive style of play. As the team turns the page to a new season, questions naturally arise about who will take the reins on defense. As the 2025 season approaches, the focus shifts to the new leaders…
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Fran Brown is more than just a coach
Nick Saban? You probably would never think of them as anything other than coaches. Well Fran Brown, through one year with Syracuse Football, has shown he’s a pretty good coach. A 10 win first season and recruiting win after recruiting win, not bad. But Brown’s not content on just being a good coach. And ‘Cuse…
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DB Chris Peal Transfers From Georgia To Syracuse
The Georgia-to-Syracuse pipeline continues. After head coach Fran Brown moved from UGA to SU, several players followed last year–and that trend appears to be continuing this offseason. Cornerback Chris Peal has announced his commitment to Syracuse after limited playing time in his last two seasons with Georgia. The freshman had one tackle in a blowout…
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Fran Browns Emphasis On The Trenches Is Key
Of all the things that Fran Brown has done this offseason, the thing that has impressed me the most, without a doubt, is the emphasis on strengthening the offensive line. The Orange have brought in three big time transfers in the trenches in the Spring portal. Austin Collins from Louisville, Zach Rice from North Carolina,…
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Syracuse lands yet another offensive lineman
Any worries you may have had about Syracuse’s offensive line may have been quelled over the past couple of days. After a few big-time commitments from the portal in the last few days, Florida State offensive guard TJ Ferguson added his name to the list. The Orange looked pretty dire on the line, losing four…
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Former 5 Star OL Zach Rice Commits To Syracuse
I have no choice but to start this article with the same sentence I started yesterdays with, “The Fran Brown recruiting machine is at it again!” Earlier today, Zach Rice, an offensive tackle who spent the last three years with North Carolina, announced his commitment to Syracuse. Rice is the second offensive lineman with ACC…
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Former 5 Star WR Johntay Cook Crystal Balled To Syracuse
The Fran Brown recruiting machine is at it again! What should be a surprise to absolutely no one is that Brown seems to have replaced Trebor Pena with a receiver who is even better. On3Sports has crystal-balled former five-star, Texas and Washington Transfer, Johntay Cook to Syracuse. The Texan is an NFL talent who has…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 4/28: Steve Angeli To SU, NFL Draft, Transfer Portal Problems?
Dan Papillo and Henry Daley fill you in on everything Syracuse athletics, including a new quarterback in town, multiple SU players headed to the NFL, and a controversy in the world of NIL. Timestamps:
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Tracking Syracuse Football’s Undrafted Free Agents
What a successful weekend it was for Syracuse football. For the first time since 2006, the Orange had four players get their names called on the NFL Draft stage in Green Bay. But it’s not only the guys who get drafted that can make an impact on an NFL roster. Let’s catch you up on…
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Oronde Gadsden is a Charger
After a long wait, the Orange finally had a star selected in the NFL Draft. Tight end Oronde Gadsden is a Los Angeles Charger after being picked in the fifth round with the 165th pick. The wait for an Orange player to be selected was a little longer than many people expected, but at the…
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Which Syracuse Players Got Picked in the 2025 NFL Draft?
After a historic season for Syracuse football, multiple players heard their name called in the 2025 NFL draft.
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Trebor Pena is Officially Gone
Any hopes of Syracuse holding onto wide reciever Trebor Pena were dashed on Saturday, with Pena officially heading to Penn State.
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Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli Transfers To Syracuse
Former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli announced his transfer to Syracuse Wednesday night, according to his social media accounts. Last year, the New Jersey native and former three-star recruit was the backup to Riley Leonard. He threw three touchdowns across eight games. More notably, Angeli was superb in the College Football Playoff. He completed 6-of-7…
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The New, Stupid Trend In College Athletics
The new world of college athletics has brought a lot of change in a very short amount of time. Every five seconds, you’ve got players hitting the portal and trying to land as much money as possible. While there’s been a lot of debate on whether this has been good or bad for the collegiate…
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FCS All-American LB Gary Bryant Signs With Syracuse
Fran Brown said earlier in the spring portal, “If you can play linebacker and you’re out there, I ain’t hard to find.” Today, that proved to be true. Brown has found an absolute stud from South Dakota in All-American Gary Bryant. The Baltimore, Maryland native had over 100 tackles last season along with two interceptions.…
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🍊 Syracuse Sports Rundown | Steve Angeli Crystal Balled to SU, Hoops Portal Moves & Lax Outlook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9j1CTXRcc0 Plenty of headlines on the Hill this week 👀🍊 We’ve got the latest across Syracuse athletics, including a big potential pickup and major roster updates: 🏈 Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli has been crystal balled to Syracuse — what it could mean for Fran Brown’s offense 🏀 Men’s basketball continues to move pieces around in the transfer portal 🥍 A…
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How Does Syracuse Replace Trebor Pena?
It’s been nearly a week since wide receiver Trebor Pena entered the transfer portal. The captain left because he wasn’t satisfied with the amount of money he’d earn through NIL and wanted more. With the situation and outcome still unfolding and Syracuse trying to figure out how to best replace Pena’s production, a long offseason…
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Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli on Syracuse Visit
After getting Kyle McCord last season, Fran Brown set the standard high for what his quarterback will look like. In past years, SU fans would be thrilled that they have a QB the caliber of Rickie Collins. He’s a former four-star who sat for two years at LSU behind a Heisman winner and another very…
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Syracuse Lands OL Austin Collins From Louisville
The moves you hear about the most on the transfer portal are usually the flashy kind of players. Elite quarterbacks, speedy wide receivers, stuff of that sort. But sometimes, the biggest moves a team can make are the ones that go under the radar, especially down in the trenches. Yesterday, Fran Brown and Syracuse football…
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