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Beat writer Q&A: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Craig Meyer previews SU-Pitt

Pittsburgh cruised past Austin Peay, 55-0, in its season-opener last week while Syracuse fell to No. 18 North Carolina, 31-6. Read More »

September 16, 2020 at 12:04 am

Film review: Syracuse’s 2019 offensive line failures overflow into 2020

The Orange struggled along the entire offensive line on Sunday, as they had a 30% stuff rate and Tommy DeVito was sacked seven times. Read More »

September 15, 2020 at 12:00 am

Dino Babers searches for improvements in Week 2 from stagnant SU offense

The Orange’s offense failed in both the run and pass in Saturday’s loss, and Dino Babers chalked that up to failed execution and self-inflicted mistakes. Read More »

September 14, 2020 at 2:51 pm

Without fans in the Dome, local restaurants, businesses adapt on game days

Without fans in the Carrier Dome, local businesses like Varsity Pizza and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que who rely on game day revenue are faced with challenges. Read More »

September 13, 2020 at 11:17 pm

Hillman: Tight ends must become a focal point if Syracuse wants to score

Syracuse’s tight ends, despite 31 passes from Tommy DeVito, were only targeted twice in Saturday's season-opening loss to No. 18 North Carolina. Read More »

September 13, 2020 at 10:59 pm

Syracuse ‘encouraged’ by 3-3-5 defense after 31-6 loss to North Carolina

SU’s 3-3-5 held the high-powered UNC offense that averaged 33.1 points per game in 2019 to 10 in three quarters. Read More »

September 12, 2020 at 6:25 pm

3 takeaways from Syracuse's 31-6 season-opening loss to North Carolina

Syracuse allowed 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter in its 31-6 season-opening loss against UNC. Read More »

September 12, 2020 at 3:42 pm

SU’s offense sputters in 31-6 loss to UNC after offseason of instability

Despite forcing two interceptions, the Orange allowed 21 points in the fourth quarter against Sam Howell and the Tar Heels. Read More »

September 12, 2020 at 3:36 pm

Chris Bleich ineligible for 2020 season after transfer waiver denied

The NCAA denied offensive lineman Chris Bleich's transfer waiver Thursday. Bleich transferred from the University of Florida in January. Read More »

September 10, 2020 at 7:41 pm

LEAP OF FAITH: Football Guide 2020

After a tumultuous offseason, Syracuse football is preparing for an unprecedented 2020 season. The Daily Orange's Football Guide has you covered. Read More »

September 10, 2020 at 12:02 am

RIPPLE EFFECT: What Syracuse and the Carrier Dome will look like without fans

The effects of no fans in the Carrier Dome begin on the field but extend far beyond it, with local hotels and businesses losing millions in revenue. Read More »

September 9, 2020 at 11:56 pm

PROGRESS PAUSED: In year 5, Dino Babers must prove SU’s progress hasn’t stalled

Babers is 23-26 in his four years at Syracuse and has had one winning season that ended with a Camping World Bowl victory. Read More »

September 9, 2020 at 11:55 pm

HOMETOWN LEGACY: How Venice’s football pedigree shaped Aaron Hackett into SU’s top tight end

Hackett is the latest of the many Division I tight ends to come from Venice High School in Florida — including former Syracuse tight end Beckett Wales. Read More »

September 9, 2020 at 9:51 pm

THE NEXT STEP: Andre Cisco’s NFL dream began with 3 goals. So far, he’s achieved 2 of them.

Cisco, a junior safety for the Orange, is an AP preseason first-team All-American. When he was a child, his football journey began with a list of three goals. Read More »

September 9, 2020 at 9:20 pm

Tyrell Richards arrested Aug. 8 for impaired driving, disciplined by SU

Redshirt junior linebacker Tyrell Richards was arrested Aug. 8 for driving while impaired and has been disciplined. Read More »

September 9, 2020 at 3:54 pm

Beat writers unanimously pick UNC over Syracuse in season-opener

North Carolina is 22-point favorites over SU for Saturday’s season-opener. Read More »

September 8, 2020 at 11:45 pm

Beat writer Q&A: The Daily Tar Heel’s Ryan Wilcox breaks down Syracuse-UNC

Syracuse football is headed to Chapel Hill to face the Tar Heels in its 2020 season-opener. Here's what you need to know about the unfamiliar matchup. Read More »

September 8, 2020 at 10:05 pm

Opponent Preview: What you need to know about North Carolina

Syracuse begins its 11-game season on Saturday at 12 p.m. at North Carolina. Here's what you need to know about the Tar Heels. Read More »

September 8, 2020 at 10:02 pm

Abdul Adams, Jarveon Howard reportedly opt out of season

Neither Adams nor Howard were listed on Syracuse's depth chart, which was released Monday. Read More »

September 8, 2020 at 5:59 pm

Beat writers predict a difficult, 'underdog' 2020 season

Here’s how The Daily Orange’s beat writers think Syracuse will fare this season. Read More »

September 7, 2020 at 10:50 pm

D.O. Sportscast: Dino’s big year, Cisco’s 3 goals and 2020 predictions

In this week’s D.O. Sportscast, our beat writers preview the 2020 football season and analyze Dino Babers’ impact on the past four seasons. Read More »

September 7, 2020 at 8:44 pm

Dino Babers details UNC matchup ahead of season-opener

As of Monday afternoon, most oddsmakers have North Carolina as 22-point favorites at home. Read More »

September 7, 2020 at 5:38 pm

On SU’s 1st depth chart, RBs Howard and Adams among 5 players not listed

Breaking down the Orange’s Week 1 depth chart ahead of their season opener at North Carolina on Sept. 12. Read More »

September 7, 2020 at 2:25 pm

3 former Syracuse players make NFL 53-man rosters as rookies

5th round pick Alton Robinson, 7th rounder Sterling Hofrichter and undrafted Trishton Jackson all made their initial 53-man rosters. Read More »

September 6, 2020 at 5:37 pm