Tag: football
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »