SU defense remains unproven heading into 1st real test
Syracuse's defense only conceded two first downs against Rhode Island, but the first legitimate test will come Saturday against Wake Forest. Read more »
Football
Wake Forest punter Alexander Kinal thrives after picking up football at 20
Wake Forest punter Alexander Kinal picked up a football when he was 20 and hasn't looked back since joining the Demon Deacons. Read more »
Hybrid Erv Philips out against Wake Forest with 'lower-body injury'
Hybrid Erv Philips is out Saturday against Wake forest with a lower-body injury, SU Athletics announced in Thursday night's injury report. Read more »
On the Beat podcast: Wake Forest preview
The On the Beat team previews Syracuse-Wake Forest with comparisons of Scott Shafer to Terminator and why this is the most important game of the season. Read more »
Offensive coordinator Tim Lester addresses Terrel Hunt and Eric Dungey
Offensive coordinator Tim Lester addressed the initial dynamic between Terrel Hunt and Eric Dungey as well as multiple other topics at the media opportunity ahead of Saturday's game against Wake Forest. Read more »
What to watch for: 7 sports teams play this weekend
Every home Syracuse team picked up wins last weekend and there are seven across the board in action this weekend. Read more »
Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson discusses Syracuse matchup
Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson discussed the Demon Deacons' upcoming matchup with Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse football stats: Comparing Week 1 defense to last year's
Here's a statistical comparison between Syracuse's defensive numbers last year and its numbers in Friday's shutout of Rhode Island. Read more »
Poll: What do you expect from an Eric Dungey-led Syracuse offense?
With freshman quarterback Eric Dungey making his first career start against Wake Forest on Saturday, we want to know how the offense will fare with him at the helm. Read more »
Shafer: Syracuse will apply for 6th-year waiver for Terrel Hunt
Syracuse has already started the process to apply for a sixth-year medical waiver for quarterback Terrel Hunt, who tore his right Achilles and will be sidelined for the entire 2015 season. Read more »
ACC Roundup Week 1: Syracuse rolls, North Carolina falters and more
Syracuse was just one of ACC teams in action over the weekend. Read about North Carolina's loss, Florida State's win and how the 11 other teams fared. Read more »
Robert Washington's decommitment not swaying cousin Aapri
Aapri Washington, the cousin of recent Syracuse decommit Robert Washington, says his recruitment to Syracuse is not affected despite his cousin backing out of his verbal commitment. Read more »
Scott Shafer escapes stresses of coaching watching son's 1st start
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer watched his son Wolfgang start his first career game the day after SU beat Rhode Island. Read more »
Dougherty: Tempered expectations should follow freshman quarterback Eric Dungey
Freshman quarterback Eric Dungey impressed in his Syracuse debut, completing 10-of-17 passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns, but expectations should be tempered after SU mauled an underwhelming Rhode Island team. Read more »
Walk-on Seamus Shanley finally gets chance to start for Syracuse in senior season
Offensive lineman Seamus Shanley earned the starting job in training camp. He'd been a three-year walk-on, but now has the chance to be a prominent part of the team. Read more »
Syracuse football primer: What to know for Wake Forest week
Here's everything you need to know for the week leading up to Syracuse opening ACC play against Wake Forest. Read more »
Week in Sports: Hunt out for season, Washington decommits and more
Check out the week that was in SU sports, including Terrel Hunt being ruled out for the season, SU's first four-star running back recruit since 2008 decommitting and more. Read more »
On The Beat podcast: Rhode Island Recap
The On The Beat team discusses the loss of Terrel Hunt, all the freshmen contributing for the Orange and the stout defense in the 47-0 Friday win. Read more »
Stock up/Stock down: Jordan Fredericks impresses against Rhode Island
Freshman running back Jordan Fredericks shined in his collegiate debut in SU's 47-0 win over Rhode Island on Friday while nackup quarterback Austin Wilson faltered in his opportunity. Read more »
Visual breakdown: 3 decisive plays from Syracuse-Rhode Island
Syracuse won big in its season-opening game, so here are three decisive plays that led to the 47-0 victory against Rhode Island Read more »
Terrel Hunt has torn Achilles, will miss rest of 2015 season
Terrel Hunt suffered a torn achillies injury and will not return to the field in 2015. It is the second straight season-ending injury for Hunt. Read more »
Jordan Fredericks headlines an impressive game for Syracuse freshmen
Freshman running back Jordan Fredericks highlighted a group of first-year SU players that shined Friday night. Read more »
Devante McFarlane misses Rhode Island win but Shafer expects him back next week
Junior running back Devante McFarlane missed SU's game against Rhode Island, but he is likely to play in next week's game against Wake Forest. Read more »
Gallery: Fan scenes from before Syracuse-Rhode Island
Check out some fan scenes from before Syracuse took on Rhode Island Friday night. Read more »
