Tag: Syracuse Orange football
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Syracuse Football’s Coaching Staff Has Improved Immensely
Fran Brown continues to do things that impress me every single week. Whether it’s what he does on or off the field the second year coach seems to make every right move. This weekend, it was the hiring of Hall of Famer and Orange legend Dwight Freeney. The 16-year NFL veteran has joined SU as…
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Fran Brown Has Rejuvenated Syracuse Athletics
Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown has rejuvenated not only his team but the entire athletics program. The reason? The energy and kind words shared by other athletics teams about Coach Brown–whether from Syracuse men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry or women’s basketball coach Felicia Leggett-Jack. The hype and excitement around Syracuse football have transcended to…
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Tom Coughlin’s Visit To Syracuse
This past weekend Fran Brown hosted the first ever Franchise Coaching Clinic for local coaches. Two time Super Bowl Champion Head Coach and SU Alumni and former Assistant Coach Tom Coughlin was the keynote speaker. Brown expressed how the experience was one he’ll always remember. “For me it was an honor honestly… Just me…
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Rickie Collins Named Syracuse Starting Quarterback
Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown named his starting quarterback yesterday for next season. LSU transfer Rickie Collins will take over Kyle McCord’s QB1 position. The redshirt sophomore played in three games last year for the Tigers where he completed 5-5 passing attempts for 35 yards. The Baton Rouge, LA native comes to Central New…
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Fran Brown Jokes With NCAA Over Practice Denial
A few days after the NCAA denied joint practices and a scrimmage between Syracuse and Colorado, SU head coach Fran Brown spoke for the first time since the decision. His response to the NCAA was a humorous one. “We should have just told Coach Belichick and Bill O’Brien to come up with it,” said Brown.…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 4/1: CBB Final Fours, Another MBB Transfer, Spring Game
Nico Horning and Alex Burstein get you set for Final Four weekend in hoops and cover everything you need to know about Syracuse athletics in this weeks edition of the Orange Fizz Podcast. Timestamps:MBB & WBB Final Four – 1:20SU Hoops Transfer Portal – 9:00Football Spring Game – 16:20Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse vs Notre Dame –…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 3/25: Transfer Portal, Spring Practice, and Men’s Lax
Adam Gotkin and Dan Shalam break down everything you need to know about Syracuse athletics in this weeks edition of the Orange Fizz Podcast. Timestamps:Players Leaving MBB – 1:00Transfer Portal Targets – 7:43Football Spring Practice – 13:42Syracuse vs Colorado Spring Game – 19:14Men’s Lacrosse Update – 23:49
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Syracuse’s Preseason Win Total Is What???
With how back the basketball has been, were lucky that the football news cycle seems to never have an off-season. As the combine gets underway and we start to end talking about last season, it’s time to look ahead to next year. FanDuel released its preseason win totals for the ACC and after winning 10…
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Syracuse’s 2025 Schedule Is Here, and It’s Brutal
Syracuse’s 2025 schedule has been released, and it’s brutal. Some have even described it as “the hardest schedule in the country.”
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Syracuse Finishes At No. 20 in Final AP Poll
The Orange finished at No. 20 in the final AP poll, earning its first 10-win season since 2018.
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Kyle McCord’s Former Team Made It
Luck of the draw. Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord, who transferred to Syracuse ahead of this past season, has witnessed his original squad make it all the way through the College Football Playoff bracket and into the National Championship for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matchup with Notre Dame in Atlanta. Now, if…
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What A 10-Win Season Means For Syracuse?
A couple of weeks have passed since Syracuse defeated Washington State in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, securing its 10th win of the season under first-year head coach Fran Brown. The program and fans have had some time to reflect on what type of season it was in Syracuse. SU’s 10 wins mark the…
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Does The First 12 Team Playoff Give SU Fans Confidence?
The first edition of the 12-team College Football Playoff has been very interesting to say the least. In the first round, all four higher-seeded teams won, then in the second round the four lower-seeded teams moved on. Yet, the final four of Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, and Notre Dame is still filled with massive…
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Why Kyle McCord’s Holiday Bowl Decision Matters for Syracuse Football
It doesn’t take a genius to see that Bowl Games have changed over the past few years. With the emergence of the transfer portal, it’s not uncommon to see a large chunk of a team missing in what should be an important post-season football game. Just think back to last years Boca Raton Bowl… when…
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How Did Syracuse Comeback Over Miami?
It was quite the atmosphere on Saturday inside the Dome, starting with Syracuse putting points on the board after being down 21-0 and ending with an upset victory over the Miami Hurricanes. Everything SU fans wanted, they got–despite the early deficit. So, how in the world did Syracuse make a comeback and defeat the nation’s…
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Syracuse vs. Miami: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (6-5): Syracuse 38 – Miami 34 This pick is one of optimism and belief in Fran Brown. I’m usually a massive pessimist when it comes to sports. But, if there’s a time to believe its now. Syracuse has it’s best passing quarterback in decades right now. Kyle McCord is a legit top-tier quarterback, not…
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Syracuse vs. UConn: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (5-5): Syracuse 31 – UConn 17 I’ve said multiple games this year that it’s time for Fran Brown to show that this year’s team is different from Dino’s teams. After the win over Cal last week, I think this is time for Fran to finally prove that this team can play a full 60…
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Will Syracuse’s Defense Step Up Against UConn?
Syracuse shined on the defensive side of the ball in its 33-25 win over California on Saturday, forcing two interceptions and collecting four sacks. It was the bounce-back performance many Orange fans and head coach Fran Brown wanted after Syracuse’s disappointing 37-31 loss to Boston College last week, where the defense allowed 331 rushing yards…
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Syracuse vs. California: Crystal Ball Predictions
Adam (5-4): Cal 38 – Syracuse 28 If Syracuse can’t win at Boston College after its starting quarterback gets benched mid-game, then there’s just no way that I see the ‘Cuse traveling cross country and beating Cal. This is a very good Golden Bears team that’s record doesn’t tell the full story. Cal lost to…
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West Coast, Best Coast For SU Football
Syracuse football jumps on another flight and travels back to the west coast for the second time this season. SU had a good experience when it beat UNLV in overtime in early October. So, why not remember those positive feelings and carry them up north to the Bay Area for a Saturday matinee with Cal?…
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Nowhere November Returns For Syracuse Football
Here we go again. Syracuse football is back in another rut. Every season, it seems that once November arrives, SU finds a way to lose. Obviously, the deep playoff run for SU was essentially over when it lost to Pitt a couple of weeks ago. However, there was still some hope if Syracuse could sneak…
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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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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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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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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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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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McCord Leads Syracuse In Sloppy Win Over NC State
Syracuse gave fans a late scare as it won its third straight game in a sloppy 24-17 win over NC State on Saturday. The Orange defense allowed 411 total yards to true freshman CJ Bailey and the Wolfpack offense, with NC State scoring 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter as it tried to mount…
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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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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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