Tag: football
Syracuse’s wide receiving core flashes potential without Harris in loss to FSU
Just like its game against UAlbany, Syracuse was without No. 1 wide receiver Taj Harris against Florida State. Read More »
Despite Shrader’s performance, Syracuse has ‘bitter feeling’ after loss to FSU
Early against Florida State, Syracuse’s 3-3-5 defense was stagnant as the Seminoles kept targeting quick routes to the outside. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 33-30 loss to Florida State
Syracuse traveled to Florida State for its first Atlantic Coast Conference game of the season. Read More »
High school track molded Sean Tucker into the star running back he is today
In this episode of the D.O. Sportscast, we discuss Sean Tucker's high school track career, which many credit to molding him into a star running back. Read More »
3-star defensive lineman Malachi Davis decommits from SU’s Class of 2022
Davis is the first player to decommit from SU’s Class of 2022. Read More »
‘It was a shock to me as well’: Tommy DeVito reacts to losing starting QB job
Tommy DeVito spoke on ESPN Syracuse’s radio show on Thursday about losing the starting quarterback job to Garrett Shrader. Read More »
From ‘Smooth’ to ‘I Feel Good,’ music influences SU football’s daily routines
Practices start with “Smooth” or occasionally other songs like “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and end with “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown. Read More »
Dakota Davis’ return bolsters Syracuse’s offensive line
In 2019, Davis started all 12 games at right guard and was second on the team with 50 knockdowns. He played in every snap in three of those games, too Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Florida State
Syracuse travels to face winless Florida State on Saturday, but the Orange are 0-6 all-time at Doak Campbell Stadium. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously choose Syracuse to defeat winless Florida State
Here’s what our beat writers predict will happen when 3-1 Syracuse takes on a winless Florida State on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Read More »
Football games against low-tier teams are beneficial for SU and its opponents
The SU community should be excited about winning and supportive of the Orange whether they score a big win or a small one. Read More »
Film review: How Syracuse’s defense stopped Heisman candidate Malik Willis
Malik Willis entered Friday's game as a Heisman Trophy sleeper candidate. But Syracuse's defense thrived in their 24-21 win, stopping the quarterback. Read More »
Dino Babers talks running backs, offensive line ahead of Florida State game
The Orange ran 53 running plays, while Shrader threw just 15 times — and only completed six of those attempts. Read More »
Cody Roscoe named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week
Roscoe had six tackles, two sacks, and the forced fumble that set up SU’s game-winning drive. Read More »
The next day: Behind Andre Szmyt’s 1st-ever game-winning field goal
Szmyt hit his first-ever game winning field goal to lift Syracuse over Liberty, a team that previously sat just outside the AP Top 25. Read More »
Syracuse's defense shuts down QB Malik Willis in revenge win over Liberty
The Orange’s (3-1) defense held the Flames (3-1), who had average 38 points in every game so far this year, to only three scores. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 24-21 win over Liberty
After Liberty’s antics following its win over Syracuse last season, Syracuse came into this matchup with a “personal” vendetta against the Flames. Read More »
Szmyt cements Syracuse’s 24-21 victory over Liberty in Shrader’s 1st start
Head coach Dino Babers opted to start Shrader at quarterback after Tommy DeVito started Syracuse’s first three games. Read More »
Syracuse and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference agree to 10-year alliance
SU Athletics announced an alliance with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, which consists of eight historically black colleges and universities. Read More »
Track shaped Sean Tucker’s speed. Now, his goal is to compete on SU’s team.
“He was a natural bullet.” Sean Tucker had raw speed in high school, but running track helped him hone his skillset and become even faster. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Liberty
Syracuse will enter its Friday night matchup with Liberty 2-1, after a blowout victory over Football Championship Subdivision team UAlbany. Read More »
SU should rethink playing football against Liberty University
It’s not about wins and losses, it’s about whether SU considers itself an inclusive university for everyone. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously agree that SU will lose to Liberty
Tommy DeVito is first on the depth chart against Liberty. Our beat writers expect the Flames to defeat the Orange on Friday. Read More »
Film Review: Behind Sean Tucker’s historic 5-touchdown performance
Tucker’s performance was one touchdown shy of tying Jim Brown’s program record, set in 1956, for the most scores by a non-quarterback. Read More »