Tag: Syracuse Orange
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SU’s Run Defense Will Be Key In Week Two
Syracuse had many positives in week one, but a glaring negative was the run defense. The Orange allowed 255 yards on the ground–30 more yards than Florida State through its two losses. One of those came against SU’s next opponent: 23rd-ranked Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets ran for 190 yards against the Seminoles in their…
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How Spread Out Can McCord’s Offense Realistically Be?
Week one for Syracuse football saw a 38-22 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. While there’s so much to take away from this one, the main storyline going in was the play of new QB Kyle McCord. The Ohio State transfer was as good as advertised, throwing for 354 yards and four touchdowns, both career highs.…
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Kyle McCord Found His Groove Week One
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord played his first game for the Orange over the weekend, leading them to a 38-22 victory over Ohio in front of more than 37,000 fans in the Dome. McCord completed 69% of his throws for 354 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. SU’s offense didn’t look great at first, partly…
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My Week One Experience As A Student In The Dome
As a junior at Syracuse, I consider myself very lucky to have been through some of the biggest moments in recent athletics history. From the 6-0 start my freshman year, rushing the field against NC State, (I’d do it again in that moment), to the retirement of Jim Boeheim and the firing of Dino Babers,…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Finds Groove, Takes Down Ohio 38-22
It wasn’t pretty, but the Fran Brown era of Syracuse football started on the right foot. The Orange struggled early, but overpowered the Bobcats to start the season 1-0. Kyle McCord: A- The Ohio State transfer probably had the most pressure on his back coming into this one, with many expecting him to be the…
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Syracuse Opens Against Sneaky Ohio Squad: What To Expect
The Fran Brown era is officially here. It’s the start of a new dawn in Central New York for Syracuse football. Since the top recruiter in the nation made the trek up the East Coast from the University of Georgia, there’s been a renewed energy among SU fans. A long offseason that began with Coach…
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