Tag: Syracuse Orange football
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Syracuse Opens As Large Favorite In Week One Matchup, Why It Makes Sense
It may be prohibited to place bets on in-state collegiate athletics in New York, but sports betting has taken college football by storm over the past few years. As we inch closer and closer to kickoff for Fran Brown’s inaugural season as head coach, betting lines have been released for Week One of the NCAA…
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Gadsden Posed For Bounce-Back Season
Syracuse is gearing up for the first year of the Fran Brown era as head coach. With that comes the return of wide receiver Oronde Gadsden II, who is back after a season-ending injury. Gadsden went down on the first play in the second game of last season with a Lisfranc injury. This was a…
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Jeff, Will Nixon Bring Experience To SU
Running back Will Nixon, son of Syracuse’s offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon, transferred from Washington to SU on Friday. He’s expected to be the backup for LeQuint Allen. While this adds depth to the running back rotation, it also adds familiarity, experience, and stability. First, the father-son duo of Will and Jeff can be beneficial for…
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How A Syracuse Icon Landed Fran Brown Yet Another Recruit
It’s no secret that Fran Brown has done wonders for Syracuse football in his short time under the helm. In just six months in the 315, Brown has brought in one of the top recruiting classes in the country, with a strong majority coming from his home state of New Jersey. You may say that…
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Who Is Considered Syracuse Football’s Biggest Rival?
The weather’s getting warmer, which means we’re one step closer to Fran Brown’s inaugural season as head coach. Summer camp is about to get underway, with the campaign officially kicking off on August 31st. But the more and more fans look over this schedule, the more fans feel like something is missing. Where’s the one…
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SU Football Hires Former LIU AD; Excitement Grows
Fran Brown’s connections continue to benefit Syracuse. The first-year SU football head coach will reunite with former Long Island University athletic director Ryan Kelly, whom Syracuse has hired to be its new senior associate athletic director for football operations, per syracuse.com. The Albany native joined the LIU program in 2021 and served as the athletic…
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A Dive Into An Interesting SU Football Schedule
School is out, and the Class of 2024 has graduated. Yes, lacrosse is ongoing in the NCAA Tournament, but aside from that, most eyes are shifting towards the upcoming Syracuse football season. With significant turnover mixed with a lot of hype, this season could be one of the most exciting or disappointing depending on how…
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Kyle McCord Or Nothing: Syracuse’s QB Conundrum
With all of the Syracuse football hype surrounding first-year head coach Fran Brown, and Ohio State transfer quarterback Kyle McCord, what about the others? Yes, there’s been a ton of transfers in multiple positions and areas, and this team should look and feel vastly different come fall. But if one position is in jeopardy, it…
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Does Syracuse Need A Quarterback?
In college football today, there is nothing more important than your quarterback. Just remember what happened when Jordan Travis got hurt and Florida State missed the playoffs because of it. The thought of playing your backup can keep you out of the playoff. Syracuse got its starting quarterback for next year in the transfer portal…
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SU’s Spring Game MVPs Were Exactly Who You Wanted
There is more hype around Syracuse football right now than there has been in a very long time. A lot of questions remain about the freshmen and the impact they can make right away. Can Fran Brown actually coach in the game? There are a bunch of unknowns, but one thing that SU fans do…
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Kyle McCord Dominates In SU Spring Game
Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord made his first appearance in a Syracuse uniform over the weekend. McCord played in SU’s spring football game in front of a record 16,579 fans on Saturday. It was a chance for Orange fans to see McCord and head coach Fran Brown’s team in action for the first time. McCord…
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Observations from SU spring game: Four key players to watch on offense
In Fran Brown’s Syarcuse coaching debut, four different players showed up on the offensive side of the ball. Over 15,000 fans were in attendance for the game, the most in ‘Cuse history. So, who sent the historic crowd home happy and what does this mean for the squad? Kyle McCord – Senior QB The Ohio…
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Are Syracuse’s Recruiting Numbers Inflated?
I hate to be the negative Nancy and the person who can’t just enjoy the good things. But, at times the reality check is necessary, and in the case of Syracuse Football’s 2025 recruiting rankings, it’s time for everyone to come back to earth. Fran Brown has done a great job and that can’t be…
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Former Walk-on Kevon Darton Enters Transfer Portal
Syracuse defensive tackle Kevon Darton has entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com. Darton led the Orange with a team-best five sacks last season as the starting nose tackle. He finished with 42 tackles and eight tackles for loss in his redshirt junior year. The path wasn’t easy for Darton. He joined…
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Meet Fran Brown’s Newest Commit
Another day, another commit for Syracuse football. At this point, it seems like almost every other day the ‘Cuse brings in another highly skilled athlete. And, not just another commit for Fran Brown, but one in a huge area of need and a player who can be a starter right away on the hill. During…
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Fran Brown Secures Third Commitment of 2024
It may be a new year, but the fireworks Fran Brown has brought to the 315 remain. Just three days into the new year the Orange have three first commitments for 2024 and this one comes in a position of need. Based on a response to Deion Sanders last month it seems like Brown is…
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Which Returning Player Is The Most Crucial?
When a new coach comes to town, a lot of times a mass exodus occurs where all of a teams best players leave for the transfer portal. Just look at Texas A&M where Elijah Robinson comes from. Almost every player of note is leaving the Aggies. Fran Brown has kept the three most important players…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: 12/21 Basketball Win + Boca Raton Disaster
Adam Gotkin breaks down the long day of Syracuse sports, after Syracuse basketballs win over Niagara and footballs loss to South Florida.
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Fizz Report Card: 12/21 Basketball Win + Football Disaster
The Whole Basketball Game: C It was maybe the most bleh basketball game of the year. SU was obviously the better team and led the whole way. But, the Orange never truly pulled away and only won by 12. Niagara is the worst team Syracuse played all season other than Chaminade so it should have…
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Fran Brown’s Most Important Commit
It’s crazy to say but Fran Brown has had pretty much a perfect start to his time as Syracuse head coach. The New Jersey native has brought more attention to the program than we have seen in a long time. But, out of all the commits that Brown has so far, none may be more…
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Syracuse’s Secret Recruiting Weapon
The world of recruiting in college sports is a crazy one. From the exotic cars, to the hibachi diners and the extravagant photo shoots, from the outside it seems like what matters most is what team has the most swag. But, there’s something else that SU has that can really help with recruiting, especially when…
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Kyle McCord Would Make Syracuse A Contender Right Away
Fran Brown is inexperienced. He has never been a head coach before and has never been the lone coordinator for a Power Five team. So, asking for a lot of sucess early on is a lot. I said just last week that patience would be key with Brown. But, Kyle McCord changes all of that.…
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Success With Fran Brown Will Take Some Patience
There is a ton of excitement around the Syracuse football program right now and it’s understandable why. The Orange now have three of the top recruiters in the country with Fran Brown, Elijah Robinson and Nick Williams. However, these coaches will need patience from the fan base. Recruiting, especially from the high school level is…
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Fran Brown Is The Risky Pick, And The Right One
It is a weird time in college athletics right now. With the transfer portal, conference realignment, and NIL, the world seems to be flipped upside down. And within all of the chaos, Syracuse may be falling behind. It seems like every month more rumors of top dogs leaving the ACC. What would the Orange do…
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How Does Garrett Shrader Get Remembered?
In the history of the program, Syracuse has had some memorable quarterbacks and some that are very forgettable. Fans will never forget names like Eric Dungey, Don McPherson, and Donovan McNabb. But where will Garrett Shrader stand in terms of his legacy with the Orange? Shrader’s career will forever be plagued by the fact he…
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Syracuse Vs. Wake Forest: Crystal Ball Predictions
Francesco (6-0) Exempt from prediction: The first (and only?) game of the Nunzio Campanile era. This one has a weird feeling for Syracuse. With no more Dino Babers, overarching change is in the horizon. But before we can get there, a game still remains to be played. If the Orange win, there will be two…
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Time Was Up, Here’s Why Babers Had to Go
Before Dino Babers was fired, say this about him, he tried. He really, truly tried. That’s more than you can say for frauds like Greg Robinson, who seemed to assume his supposed offensive genius and NFL credentials would magically lead to wins. That’s more than you can say for Doug Marrone, who certainly helped steady…
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Syracuse Plans to Dismiss Dino Babers After Eight Seasons as Head Coach
ESPN College Football Senior writer and one of the most respected journalists in all of football Pete Thamel has reported that Dino Babers will be dismissed from his duties as Syracuse head coach later today. This news comes after Syracuse’s 31-22 loss to Georgia Tech last night. The Orange are in the midst of a…
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Dino Babers Deserves Credit
I’ll be the first person to call out Dino Babers for the bad things he has done. I said after the UNC loss that it was time to move on from the eighth-year head coach and I still think that’s the case. But, what Babers and the coaching staff did against Pitt yesterday was so…
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Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh: Crystal Ball Predictions
Francesco (5-0) (Exempt from prediction): Whatever your expectations are for this game, lower them. Both teams come in on bad stretches. At 2-7, Pitt has consistently been one of the worst teams in the power five this year, with a random win against a ranked Louisville team mixed in. Syracuse, meanwhile, has lost five in…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Falls Flat Against Boston College 17-10
In front of the biggest crowd of the season tonight, Syracuse wasn’t blown out. I guess that’s an improvement. In one of the ugliest football games you’ll ever see the Orange lost their fifth in a row. LeQuint Allen: A+ Why not start with a positive. LeQuint Allen single-handedly kept the Orange in this game.…
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Syracuse vs. Boston College: Crystal Ball Predictions
FRANCESCO (5-0) (EXEMPT FROM PREDICTION): This is a chance for Syracuse to get back on track. Boston College comes in riding a four game winning streak, but it struggled with 1-7 UConn a week ago, only winning by a touchdown. The Eagles have a dynamic quarterback in Thomas Castellanos, but he got nicked up against…
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What Can Syracuse Do to Get Back on Track?
Thursday’s loss to Virginia Tech was one of the worst for Syracuse football in a long time. The season has been going downhill for the Orange since the start of the month and a new low was hit down in Blacksburg. There is still a month to go in the season and four games left…
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Syracuse vs. Virginia Tech: Crystal Ball Predictions
FRANCESCO (4-0): Virginia Tech 24, Syracuse 17 A tighter affair than Syracuse has been used to this season, but yet another that goes the way of the opponent. Virginia Tech is far from a great team, but Syracuse is in that exact same boat. Plus it’s a night game at Lane Stadium. The atmosphere will…
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Fizz Five 10-25: Virginia Tech Preview, Judah Mintz Expectations, and SU Football Floor/Ceiling
Adam Gotkin and Tyler Aitken chat about this week’s top stories in Syracuse sports. 1. Virginia Tech Preview (1:07)2. Judah Mintz on Bob Cousy Watch List (7:24)3. SU MBB’s First Exhibition (11:57)4. MSOC Postseason Preview (16:30)5. What is SU Football’s Floor and Ceiling? (23:17)
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Is Tomorrow a Must-Win game for Syracuse?
After the bye week, we are just one day away from Syracuse football and it might be the most important game of the season. With the gauntlet stretch now over, the Orange have a chance to bounce back and get back into the win column. You can’t blame SU for going 0-3 against three football…
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