Scott Shafer on CMU quarterback Cooper Rush: "What a great football player"
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer says his defense will have its hands full with Central Michigan quarterback Cooper Rush this weekend. Read more »
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WNEU cornerback develops bold personality through difficult upbringing
Braxton "Obi" Etuka endured a turbulent childhood, punctuated by his father leaving and taking his family's belongings. The reserved Etuka has now emerged as an outgoing personality on the WNEU football team. Read more »
Syracuse football primer: What to know for Central Michigan week
Syracuse is looking to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 1991. Here's everything you need to know in advance of SU's Week 3 matchup with Central Michigan on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Read more »
Central Michigan coach John Bonamego previews Week 3 matchup
Central Michigan head coach John Bonamego said he hasn't had much time to review Syracuse's first two games of the season, but has been impressed thus far by freshman quarterback Eric Dungey. Read more »
Syracuse-LSU game time set for noon
Syracuse and Louisiana State will kick off their game on Sept. 26 at noon. Read more »
Schneidman: Syracuse will need more from hybrids with Ervin Philips out
Ben Lewis and Dontae Strickland were non-factors against Wake Forest, but will need to play a bigger role when Syracuse goes up against better defenses with Erv Philips out. Read more »
Visual breakdown: 3 big plays from Syracuse-Wake Forest
Here's a visual breakdown of Syracuse's three touchdown-scoring plays from its 30-17 Week 2 win over Wake Forest. Read more »
ACC Roundup: Upset in Louisville, mercy rule employed for Boston College and more
ACC play started with a Syracuse win over Wake Forest. Aside from that only two other ACC teams lost on this weekend. Read more »
Stock up/Stock down: A look back at Syracuse's win over Wake Forest
Donnie Simmons had a signature moment in Saturday's win, while Julian Whigham was far from perfect as the Orange beat the Demon Deacons. Read more »
Former Syracuse head coach Dick MacPherson honored during game
Former Syracuse head coach Dick MacPherson was honored between the first and second quarters of Saturday's 30-17 win for SU over Wake Forest. Read more »
Syracuse defense tightens up to shutout Wake Forest in 2nd half
Syracuse faltered defensively in the opening half. Halftime speeches from defensive coordinator Chuck Bullough and safety Ron Thompson motivated SU's defenders, who went on to shutout Wake Forest in the remaining two quarters. Read more »
Ervin Philips out 3-4 weeks; updates on Josh Parris and Rob Trudo
Hybrid Ervin Phillips is going to be out 3-4 weeks, as announced by head coach Scott Shafer after Saturday's 30-17 win over Wake Forest. Josh Parris and Rob Trudo also are dealing with injuries after the win. Read more »
Storify: Social media reactions to Syracuse's win over Wake Forest
Syracuse improved to 2-0 with a 30-17 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, and here is how the SU community reacted to the win on social media. Read more »
Eric Dungey leads Syracuse to comeback win over Wake Forest
Syracuse downed Wake Forest 30-17 behind freshman quarterback Eric Dungey's 221 yards and two touchdown passes. The Orange benefitted from three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. Read more »
Fast reaction: Takeaways from Syracuse's 30-17 win over Wake Forest
Syracuse beat Wake Forest, 30-17, in the Carrier Dome on Saturday. Here are three quick thoughts about the game. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse downs Wake Forest 30-17
Here are the images of the first half from Syracuse's 34-17 win against Wake Forest. Read more »
Tight end Josh Parris out for rest of the Wake Forest game
Syracuse starting tight end Josh Parris will miss the rest of the Wake Forest game in the Carrier Dome on Saturday. An upper-body injury knocked him out of the game. Read more »
SU football opponent preview: Wake Forest
Here's a preview of Syracuse football's next opponent: Wake Forest. Read more »
Syracuse football: 5 keys for the Orange against Wake Forest
Here are five keys for Syracuse in its ACC opener against Wake Forest. True freshman Eric Dungey headlines the list, as he'll be making his first start under center. Read more »
Syracuse offers free admission to SU students for Wake Forest game
Syracuse will offer any SU student with a valid ID free tickets to the Wake Forest game. Read more »
Time Machine: Syracuse defense comes through when needed most
Syracuse defeated Wake Forest in September 2011 in the two teams' first-ever matchup. Here's a look back at how that game went. Read more »
Blum: Syracuse's use of freshmen against URI lacked long-term vision
Syracuse played 15 of its 27 freshmen on Friday. That was the tied for the third most true freshmen used in the country. Read more »
Linfield honors late teammate with monument and jersey tradition
Linfield's football team rallied together after teammate Parker Moore was killed last November. His No. 35 jersey will now be passed down to the upperclass defensive player who best embodies Moore. Read more »
Eric Dungey leans on identical circumstance, humble persona to take reins of SU offense
Eric Dungey was thrust into the spotlight in his first-ever college game. A look into his background shows he's been here before, but now the quiet, humble freshman is at the helm of an ACC team. Read more »
