Syracuse's defense plays complete game in 27-24 win over Pittsburgh
From the D-line to the secondary, SU's defense made the plays necessary to beat the Panthers on Saturday. Read more »
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Syracuse escapes with a 27-24 win over Pittsburgh despite slow first half
After dropping back to back road games, Syracuse returned to the Carrier Dome and bounced back with a 27-24 win over Pittsburgh. Read more »
Syracuse football releases injury report prior to Pittsburgh matchup
The Orange can expect one of its wide receivers back, but two key defensive linemen will likely be missing their second-straight game. Read more »
Beat writer Q&A: Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette breaks down the Syracuse-Pittsburgh game
Batko predicts another back and forth game in the works, similar to last year, but the Orange taking the upper hand in the end. Read more »
Before becoming the nation’s best receiving duo, Steve Ishmael and Ervin Philips became best friends
The Syracuse wide receivers have been roommates for three years and head coach Dino Babers described them as an “item” Read more »
For Syracuse’s offense to keep going fast, it’ll need to slow down the North Carolina State pass rush
The Orange struggled with quarterback pressure in Week 2 against Middle Tennessee State and now face preseason All-ACC selection Bradley Chubb and a strong Wolfpack front seven. Read more »
Dino Babers is still the one to turn Syracuse around, but it’ll take longer than he thought
The Orange had a chance to pick up a signature win last night against LSU but came up a few plays short. Read more »
Cornerback Devin M. Butler has thrived in his switch from the outside to the nickel
The graduate transfer played outside at Notre Dame, but SU coaches decided this offseason to have him make the change. Read more »
Ben Brickman went from serving in the Marines to walking-on at Syracuse
Brickman had two tours in Afghanistan. He came back and played football at Hudson Valley Community College before transferring to SU. Read more »
Punt return was one of Syracuse’s biggest weapons last year, but it’s been a glaring weakness in 2017
Brisly Estime led the nation with a punt return average of 17.7 a year ago, but so far, the Orange has just seven yards on six returns through two games. Read more »
Syracuse needs to get Ervin Philips the ball
Philips was making the plays. His number just wasn’t called enough. Read more »
What we learned from Syracuse's 30-23 loss to Middle Tennessee State
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers blamed himself and the media for the affect on his team caused by former SU head coach Scott Shafer's return. Read more »
Play stoppages disrupt Syracuse's offense in 30-23 loss to Middle Tennessee State
Senior wide receiver Ervin Philips summed up his thoughts on whether or not MTSU defenders faked injuries this way: "Oh yeah." Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 30-23 loss to Middle Tennessee State
Scott Shafer's defense pressured Eric Dungey, Syracuse's run game struggled and the Orange defense slowed down late in the second half. Read more »
Antwan Cordy reportedly has hairline fracture in leg, expects to miss 5 games
Cordy expects to return to the field Oct. 13 against Clemson after reportedly suffering a hairline fracture in his right leg Read more »
Syracuse football opponent preview: What to know about Middle Tennessee State
The Orange has never matched up with Middle Tennessee before, marking the second straight new opponent to start this season. Read more »
Q&A with MTSU beat writer Erik Bacharach of The Daily News Journal
Bacharach answers five questions about key matchups in Saturday’s game. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's schedule release
Syracuse hosts on New Year's Eve, will travel to Florida three separate times and play North Carolina and Duke in back-to-back games. Read more »
Dino Babers on Scott Shafer's return to the Carrier Dome
After a 50-7 season opening win, Dino Babers talked about the "chess match" that lies ahead in facing former Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer and Middle Tennessee State. Read more »
What we learned from Syracuse's 50-7 season-opening win over Central Connecticut State
Whitner-Thomas battle at linebacker, Dungey runs, runs and runs, and the punt return position is up for grabs. Read more »
Steve Ishmael steps up as top receiver in Syracuse's blowout win against Central Connecitcut State
Steve Ishmael stepped up in the first game without Amba Etta-Tawo, dominating Central Connecticut State en route to a 50-7 victory Friday night. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 50-7 blowout, season-opening win over Central Connecticut State
Eric Dungey ran, Antwan Cordy was on crutches and sophomore running back Moe Neal shined. Read more »
Syracuse football opponent preview: What to know about Central Connecticut State
Syracuse is starting its season against an FCS opponent for the fourth straight season, but it has have never matched up with CCSU before. Read more »
SLOT MACHINE: After being moved around early in his career, Ervin Philips finally has turned into a star as a slot receiver
Ervin Philips was brought in as a running back. He also returned punts and played as the "hybrid" in 2015. Now, he's found a home. Read more »
