Tag: Syracuse football
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Did Syracuse Get Screwed On That Onside Kick Penalty?
Picture this: it’s the fourth quarter. You kick the field goal to cut the lead to one possession, and all you need to do is recover an onside kick. It’s no easy task, as onside attempts are 12% successful on average in the NCAA. You have all the hope in the world, and it gets…
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Syracuse struggling with the rush – on both sides of the ball
Many things can be blamed for Syracuse’s loss to Boston College Saturday. There were untimely penalties, questionable play calls, and, once again, missed tackles. But no single issue plagued the Orange as much as running the football – on both offense and defense. Syracuse once again struggled to get ground yards, as it has most…
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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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Three keys for Syracuse in pivotal clash with Boston College
Syracuse football’s game with Boston College today seems like a must-win. SU is hot off of a bowl-eligibility-clinching win against Virginia Tech. The Eagles meanwhile are on a three-game skid, and the sky seems to be falling in after a streaky start to the year. All that said, momentum is on the Orange’s side. Now…
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Updated Syracuse Bowl Projections Released
The most recent bowl projections have Syracuse headed to the Gator Bowl in a big-time matchup against LSU. College Football Network has that tasty combo in their updated bowl schedule. The Gator Bowl features an SEC team vs. a Big Ten or ACC squad. Last year was Clemson vs. Kentucky. LSU is in 6th place…
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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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Fizz report card: Syracuse takes down Virginia Tech in OT 38-31
It might not of been pretty, but Syracuse took down Virginia Tech in walk-off fashion 38-31 this afternoon. In a game that the Orange trailed by as much as 18, SU chipped away and completed their biggest comeback since 2012 en route to victory. The win makes Syracuse bowl eligible for the third straight year.…
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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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Syracuse Needs The Run Game Against Virginia Tech
Syracuse’s 41-13 loss against No. 19 Pitt was an ugly one, but it will have a chance to redeem itself against Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Hokies have the momentum, winners of three straight after beating Georgia Tech 21-6 on Saturday, a team the Orange beat earlier this year for its first ranked win of the season.…
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Can Kyle McCord Bounce Back Against Virginia Tech?
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord had a tough match against Pitt last Thursday. He threw three pick-sixes and five total interceptions. It was rough from the start. Good quarterbacks are quick to move on from their mistakes, and McCord definitely has the experience to make that happen given his tenure at Ohio State ahead of Syracuse.…
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What is Syracuse’s Identity?
On the heels of Syracuse’s crushing 41-13 loss to No.19 Pittsburgh, the Orange have plenty of questions to answer, but one stands out above the rest. What is Syracuse’s identity as a football team? In the first few games of the season, it was clear that the Orange employed an offense that could compete with…
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Lessons From A Disappointing Night In Pittsburgh
Boy, last night was a doozy. What an upsetting, unforgettable game for Syracuse fans in a 41-13 loss to No. 19 Pittsburgh. After another bye week, the Orange fell flat again, even more so than in the first bye week when Syracuse lost last-minute to Stanford. Tons of excitement and anticipation surrounded this game, but…
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Fizz report card: Syracuse crushed by No. 19 Pittsburgh 41-13
In what was a disgusting game for Syracuse, there’s only one word to describe the Orange’s performance: disappointing. SU got railroaded by 19th-ranked Pittsburgh 41-13 in the steel city. With the loss, Syracuse falls to 5-2 on the year and 2-2 in ACC play. Let’s look into the entire matchup: Kyle McCord: F There’s really…
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Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (4-2): Syracuse 42, Pittsburgh 31 This is the biggest game yet for Fran Brown without a doubt. Third on the road in a row, third of the season against a ranked opponent. There’s one reason that I think SU can get it done tonight. Kyle McCord has the experience to shine on the biggest…
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Fizz Five 10/23: Syracuse Battles #19 Pitt, Basketball Schedule Breakdowns
Nico Horning and Dan Papillo headline this week’s Fizz Five podcast. The pairing breaks down SU football and dives into Syracuse basketball’s non-conference schedules. 1) SU Football Coming Off Bye Week (1:02)2) Syracuse vs #19 Pitt Preview (6:05)3) Men’s Basketball Schedule Breakdown (11:49)4)Women’s Basketball Schedule Breakdown (17:32)5) Newest Commit for SU MBB (22:00)
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How Syracuse Can Beat Pitt As an Underdog
The stakes are high ahead of Syracuse’s matchup on Thursday with Pittsburgh, who are ranked No. 19 in the country. Pitt is one of nine undefeated teams left in the AP poll, and many view Syracuse as the underdog. Like the Orange, the Panthers have overwhelmed its opponents on offense, as it ranks ninth in…
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Gametime For Big SU Football Matchup Pushed Back
There’s no question that this week’s matchup against #19 Pittsburgh is absolutely ginormous. The Thursday night clash in the Steel City has significant playoff implications, but could also be the first win for the Orange at Pitt since 2001. This game is so important, that it’s impacting other games on the schedule. Syracuse’s matchup slated…
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Syracuse move up in polls after week nine
While Syracuse may not have played football this week, the Orange continued to move up in the polls ahead of a pivotal Thursday night clash with #19 Pitt. With two ranked wins already and now a road, rivalry test against a Top 20 Pitt team, it’s pretty safe to say a win would give SU…
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Syracuse gets closer to Top 25 after win over NC State
A few weeks ago, Syracuse beating NC State almost certainly would have placed them in the top 25. But, a few Wolfpack losses and injuries later, their stock faded. With it, Syracuse beating NC State meant a little bit less to voters. But it doesn’t mean it didn’t mean anything. The Orange are back to…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Outduels NC State 24-17
It certainly wasn’t pretty, but Syracuse took down NC State 24-17 in a game that felt like a must-win according to some. SU improves to 5-1 on the year and 2-1 in ACC play. Let’s break it down: Kyle McCord: A- What can we even say at this point? The Ohio State transfer continues to…
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Syracuse vs. NC State: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (3-2): Syracuse 38, NC State 24 I said last week that it was a must-win game for Syracuse. I think that this week is the same for the Orange. SU needs to prove that it’s legitimately at/near the top tier of the ACC. NC State isn’t what it looked like at the start of…
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Tonight Is A “Must-Win” Game For Syracuse
Very rarely do you hear me categorize a game as a “must-win.” However, tonight is one of those instances. Syracuse is coming off a thrilling overtime victory over UNLV last weekend on the road, and the Orange have only dropped one game so far this season. Then there’s NC State, a team that ranks dead…
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Could Syracuse vs NC State Steal The Spotlight Saturday Night?
I’ll be the first one to admit it, this slate of college football on Saturday could be the best one we’ll see all year. Just to rifle them off, you have the Red River Showdown (#1 Texas and #18 Oklahoma,) #2 Ohio State and #3 Oregon, #9 Ole Miss and #13 LSU, and so many…
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Why Syracuse Can’t Afford to Lose Against NC State
After a gutsy 44-41 win over UNLV last weekend, who was ranked No. 25 at the time, Syracuse is well on its way to earning a spot in the AP poll, but it has to keep the momentum going. The Rebels were the second ranked opponent the Orange have beaten this season after it beat…
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Syracuse starts journey back to being ranked after beating UNLV
Just a few weeks ago, it seemed inevitable that Syracuse football would be ranked. All the Orange likely needed to do was take down a Stanford team that has had recent struggles. Well…that didn’t happen. And as a result, any hopes of Syracuse being ranked dropped. The Orange went from being on the Top 25…
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Yasin Willis Shines in Syracuse’s Win Over UNLV
It wasn’t pretty, but Syracuse found a way to grind out a 44-41 win over No. 25 UNLV in overtime. Even in last week’s blowout 42-14 win over Holy Cross, the Orange made their fans sweat, with the offense looking sloppy as quarterback Kyle McCord threw two interceptions and tight end Oronde Gadsden limited to…
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Is Syracuse’s running game back after beating UNLV?
The last couple of weeks had been rough for Syracuse’s run game. Against Stanford, SU had less than 30 rushing yards. Then when tasked with FCS Holy Cross, Syracuse only managed around three yards a carry on 39 attempts. Not great. Well last night, any worries may have been cured. As SU upset #25 UNLV…
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SU’s Motto: A Win Is A Win
The start to the Syracuse season has been a roller coaster. However, it seems that the Orange keep finding ways to finish on top, including last night’s 44-41 overtime victory over UNLV. While SU hasn’t always looked like the most complete team this year, the Orange continue to find ways to win. In the season…
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Heroes and Zeroes From Syracuse’s Win Over UNLV
The Fran Brown Era had its first indelible moment as Syracuse outlasted a feisty UNLV squad on national television. The Orange took out the 25th ranked Rebels 44-41 in OT, here’s the good and the bad from Friday night. Heroes: LeQuint Allen. No one had a more impressive performance than the banged up running back.…
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Syracuse Beats UNLV in Overtime Thriller!
It’s been awhile since Syracuse went on the road. It’s been almost 10 months in fact since the Boca Raton Bowl in December. But the first time away from the JMA Dome proved fruitful and the Orange Faithful seemed to enjoy making the road trip. Syracuse knocks off UNLV 44-41 in overtime to move to…
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Syracuse vs. UNLV: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (3-1): UNLV 31, Syracuse 21 Over the last two weeks, Syracuse has done nothing to prove that it can compete with a top-25 team in the country. The ‘Cuse lost to one of the worst teams in the ACC and were underwhelming against Holy Cross. Before last week, I gave Fran Brown the benefit…
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Fizz Five 10/4: SU, #25 UNLV Preview, Kiyan Anthony Down To Top Three
Alex Burstein and Dan Papillo headline this week’s Fizz Five podcast. The pairing breaks down SU football and dives into Syracuse basketball’s recruiting whereabouts. 1) Syracuse, #25 UNLV Preview (1:06)2) Jackson Meeks ACC WR of the Week (5:44)3) Aaron Womack Commits to SU Hoops (10:51)4) Kiyan Anthony’s Top Three (14:56)5) Storylines Around The Hill (18:56)
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What Would A Loss At UNLV Mean For SU?
Ever since the loss to Stanford a few weeks ago, it feels like the expectations for Syracuse football have become exponentially lower. Entering the game against the Cardinal, the Orange were looking ahead to find their name in the polls. Instead, they came out flat and lost to the team almost unanimously picked to finish…
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