Tag: Syracuse football
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Syracuse Bounce-Back Candidates Against UNLV
Ahead of Syracuse’s Saturday night matchup against UNLV, the team’s first away game of the season, a few players are looking to bounce back after a rough showing in the team’s last game against Holy Cross. UNLV will be the second game against a ranked opponent for the Orange this season after recording a win…
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A new conference for Syracuse?
There has been plenty of realignment in the NCAA in recent years. But more could be on the way. A new “super league” proposal was announced Tuesday for the “College Student Football League,” which would realign all current FBS schools into two conferences (an A-tier and B-tier. The conferences would be further split into geographic…
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Syracuse must improve on the road this year
Syracuse football just wrapped up its last game of September, marking the Orange’s last home contest for a full month. Until November 2nd against Virginia Tech at home, Syracuse will play three straight road games starting on Friday against UNLV. The other two matchups on the road trip are NC State and Pittsburgh. In recent…
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The Demetres Samuel Conundrum
There’s been so much to talk about on the actual team, that recruiting has almost been neglected. Fran Brown is growing as an actual football coach, but finding prospective talent is still his greatest strength. That was on display yesterday, as Syracuse landed a four-star safety recruit. But this story has a lot more than…
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Syracuse Underwhelms in Win Over Holy Cross
It’s not often that a team will rack up 541 yards of total offense and look underwhelming, but that’s exactly what happened in Syracuse’s 42-14 win over Holy Cross. After offensive miscues plagued the Orange as they suffered their first loss of the season to Stanford last week, those issues were still present, even if…
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The good and the bad from Syracuse’s 42-14 win over Holy Cross
After a crushing loss to Stanford last week, Syracuse bounced back in big fashion with a 42-14 win over Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon. But despite a 28-point win, there were question marks on both sides of the ball, plus a ton of issues on special teams. Here’s the good, the bad and the question…
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Fizz Five 9/28: Syracuse, Holy Cross Outlook, SU Men’s & Women’s Hoops Schedule
Nico Horning and Tyler Aitken headline this week’s Fizz Five podcast. The pairing breaks down SU football and dives into both SU basketball schedules. 1) Syracuse, Stanford Takeaways (1:00)2) Holy Cross Preview (9:10)3) Men’s Basketball Schedule (16:56)4) Women’s Hoops Outlook (23:02)5) Undefeated Volleyball (28:56)
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Syracuse vs. Holy Cross: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (2-1): Syracuse 63, Holy Cross 3 Last week I said that Syracuse had to blow Stanford out. We all know how that went down. It was an embarrassing loss for the Orange that isn’t easy to come back from. SU negatively changed the course of its season with the loss to Stanford. The ACC…
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Who Might We See For Syracuse Against Holy Cross?
Let’s be honest here for a second. As much as we want to build up games to be as interesting and exciting as possible, Syracuse is taking on Holy Cross on Saturday. The Crusaders are 1-3 at the FCS level, and stand little to no chance against the Orange. Because of this, we may have…
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Keys To Success For Syracuse Against Holy Cross
Ahead of its next game on Saturday against Holy Cross, Syracuse has a golden opportunity to get back on track after suffering its first loss of the season to Stanford on Friday, 26-24. The Orange are heavy favorites ahead of its matchup with the Crusaders, with ESPN giving Syracuse an implied probability of 95.8% to…
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Syracuse Needs Run Game Going Forward
Syracuse is fresh off its most inconsistent showing of the season. The offense was slow to start, but it picked up as the game progressed. However, the defense was rock solid for the majority of the game except for a couple costly plays. One area that hasn’t been nearly where head coach Fran Brown wants…
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It’s not time to hit the panic button
After Syracuse football’s 26-24 loss to Stanford this past Friday, some have started to doubt SU. It’s only the third game of the Fran Brown era, and Syracuse still has nine matchups left this season. That’s a lot of time to turn things around. Despite the loss to the Cardinal, there were still plenty of…
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Does Fran Brown Have a Penalties Problem?
Fran Brown might have a penalties problem. Well, at some point. Syracuse football’s head coach has been impressive in a lot of ways through his first few games. He managed the clock masterfully in SU’s win over Ohio, he’s been an inspiring leader in press conferences, and he’s gotten the most out of long-time Orange…
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Is Fran Brown Doing A Good Job Managing The Clock?
We’re a quarter of the way through Fran Brown’s first season as head coach of the Orange, which means we have a fair enough sample size to begin judging his coaching ability. The team is 2-1, coming off of a gut-wrenching loss to Stanford on Friday night. One thing that many are extremely critical of,…
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What We Learned From Syracuse’s Loss To Stanford
It wasn’t pretty, especially in the first half. Syracuse fell to Stanford at the end 26-24 with a game winning field goal from Emmet Kenney 39 yards out. The bright side is we saw about as ugly as the Orange offense could get, and they still managed to hang in the ballgame and even take…
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Syracuse’s Run Defense Unravels In Loss to Stanford
Syracuse suffered its first loss of the season on Friday, falling 26-24 to Stanford on a field goal as time expired. The offense struggled, as quarterback Kyle McCord threw two interceptions, and running back LeQuint Allen Jr. rushed for only 25 yards on 8 carries. The lone bright spot was wide receiver Trebor Pena, who…
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What went wrong for Syracuse’s offense against Stanford?
The Syracuse defense struggled in week one against Ohio. Week two it was special teams that had some trouble. But SU overcame both. The pattern kept this past Friday, as this time Syracuse’s offense found its weakness. But in week three, the Orange couldn’t fully overcome it, dropping 26-24 to Stanford on a walk-off field…
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How Justin Lamson Formed His Dual-Threat Label
Stanford quarterback Justin Lamson, one of the Cardinal’s three captains, is making his unexpected return to the Dome tonight as Stanford visits Syracuse. Lamson transferred from the Orange to the Cardinal ahead of last season, and will face his old team for the first time since his departure. Although Syracuse and Stanford fans alike view…
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Fizz Five 9/20: Stanford Preview, Score Predictions, and What a Win Would Mean For SU,
Dan Shalam and Adam Gotkin connect on this week’s edition of Fizz Five to preview SU’s game against Stanford.
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Syracuse vs Stanford: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (2-0): Syracuse 38, Stanford 13 On Wednesday, I wrote that Syracuse has to dominate this game and win in a blowout. Tonight is a chance for the Orange to prove that they are a step above the rest of the ACC and are a legit contender in the conference. Stanford’s pass defense has struggled…
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Three Syracuse Offensive Players to Watch for Against Stanford
Heading into Friday night’s matchup against Stanford, Syracuse has to feel good about its season so far. Quarterback Kyle McCord has been as advertised for the Orange, tossing for 8 touchdown passes and 735 yards through the first two games. McCord’s efficiency has the Syracuse offense ranked at the top of the nation in multiple…
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Syracuse Needs To Blow Out Stanford
The expectations around Syracuse football are higher than they’ve been in a very long time. With the easy schedule and how bad the ACC has looked there’s a chance for SU to do something special this year. But, for this program to legitimately take the next step and prove that it can be in the…
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Syracuse could have another offensive weapon back this week
Heading into Syracuse football’s week three matchup against Stanford, the Orange offense is surging. Quarterback Kyle McCord has thrown for career-highs in touchdowns and passing yards in back to back games. Wideout Trebor Pena has five touchdowns, and tight end Oronde Gadsden has four. While all of those stats are great, the SU offense could…
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Justin Lamson Returns To The Dome Friday
Former Syracuse quarterback Justin Lamson makes his return to the Dome this Friday as a backup for Stanford. He transferred from the Orange to the Cardinal ahead of last season. The transfer surprised many Syracuse fans, especially considering Lamson’s excellent performance in last year’s spring game, where he recorded over 180 passing yards and one…
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Who to watch for on Stanford
Friday night lights return to the Dome Friday night as Syracuse hosts Stanford. It’s the first-ever ACC conference game for the Cardinal. But while Stanford may be the newbies to the conference, it still flaunts a boatland of talent. Here’s three players to watch for Friday night: #14 Ashton Daniels, Quarterback It’s not everyday you…
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How Will Fran Brown Come Off Syracuse’s Bye?
Fran Brown has checked a lot of boxes during his first two games as Syracuse’s head coach. He’s managed the clock well, installed a successful offense, and made good defensive adjustments. Still, there’s a lot of challenges Brown hasn’t had to deal with yet. Right now, he’s in the midst of handling his first bye…
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How Does Syracuse Football Match Up Against California Teams?
Boy, this bye week felt like an eternity. Syracuse football is back in action this Friday night against Stanford, aiming to build on its 2-0 start. It’s the first-ever matchup between these two programs, probably because they play in complete opposite parts of the country. This had me thinking, how has SU performed against teams…
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Week three Saturday matchups to watch for Syracuse fans
This Saturday feels a little bit off. After two wins for Syracuse football to open up the season, the Orange had a very early bye week. But that doesn’t mean all football is gone. Here’s three games for Syracuse fans to keep an eye on today. #24 Boston College @ #6 Missouri, 12:45 p.m. on…
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Fizz Five 9/11: Syracuse Football 2-0 Start, SU vs Stanford, Orange Volleyball Undefeated
Nico Horning and Alex Burstein jump on this week’s Fizz Five podcast with a lot of positive words about Syracuse football.
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Syracuse football’s offensive targets are better than ever
Through two games, SU football is 2-0 under new head coach Fran Brown. Part of the reason for the hot start is Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord. The quarterback tossed a career best 381 passing yards and four touchdowns in this past Saturday’s game against then 23rd ranked Georgia Tech. On top of that, the…
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Syracuse hovers around top-30 in national polls and rankings
After an upset win over #23 Georgia Tech Saturday, Syracuse football still finds itself on the outside of the AP Top 25. Despite this, the Orange now are a top-30 team in a variety of national polls and rankings. Here’s where SU (and their opponents) stand in some of the biggest ones. AP Poll In…
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ACC Power Rankings After Week 2 – SU Jumps Up
In a surprise to absolutely no one, through two weeks, the college football landscape as been almost flipped on its head. Some Top 10 teams have looked atrocious, others have looked like national champions through two games. It’s been a rough start for the Atlantic Coast Conference. Florida State’s collapse turned one of the ACC’s…
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When Could Syracuse Football Get Ranked?
Syracuse football is 2-0 and is coming off a win over Georgia Tech, a team that was No. 23 in the nation at the time of the game. While the Yellow Jackets fell out of the AP Top 25, the Orange haven’t moved into it yet. SU did, however, receive 63 votes this week, which…
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Oronde Gadsden II Continues To Prove He Is The Best Tight End In The Country
It’s no secret that Kyle McCord has a plethora of options to throw the ball to when he drops back in the pocket. In Saturday’s 31-28 win over #23 Georgia Tech, McCord established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the nation with another career-high performance. Alongside him though is who I believe to…
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Kyle McCord is a Heisman Contender
Kyle McCord is a Heisman contender. No, that’s not an overreaction. Syracuse football knocked off No. 23 Georgia Tech 31-28 today. While the Orange’s special teams unit had an abysmal day and there were still issues with SU’s run defense, that will all be covered plenty over the next two weeks. Today, Syracuse fans should…
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The biggest difference maker for week two
A top-25 test came sooner for Fran Brown than expected. Georgia Tech may be this season’s surprise team, and after a 2-0 start including a win over Florida State, the Yellow Jackets earned a #23 AP Poll ranking. GT has thrived on a run-first mentality through their first two wins, and now it will try…
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