Q&A with Wildcat beat writer Rohan Nadkarni of The Daily Northwestern
Syracuse travels to Evanston, Ill., to face No. 19 Northwestern on Saturday — its second against a Big Ten team in as many weeks. The… Read more »
Football
Charlotte linebacker Hogan debuts with brand new team for 2nd time
When Mark Hogan walked on the field to represent Charlotte on Saturday for the team’s first game ever, everything around him was new. He was… Read more »
Shafer views Allen as 'older freshman,' expects H-backs' roles to expand
Drew Allen and Greg Paulus are similar, but different. Both were first-year starting quarterbacks for first-year Syracuse head coaches. Both transfers. Though by appearance they… Read more »
Out of the Hunt: Sophomore quarterback regroups after losing starting job to Allen
Scott Shafer brought Terrel Hunt into his office and sat him down. Decision day had come and Hunt wasn’t picked as Syracuse’s starting quarterback. Hunt… Read more »
Unhealthy Northwestern star Mark hopes to play, dominate
It’s a game that Northwestern smiles upon, but doesn’t necessarily like to remember. The Wildcats opened their 2012-13 season with a visit to the Carrier… Read more »
Freshman Halis brings excitement to young Orange
Take even a slight glance at the Syracuse roster and one thing is immediately noticeable: no seniors. Instead, SU has relied on, and will rely… Read more »
Syracuse healthy coming out of loss to Penn State
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer had no new injuries to report in his weekly teleconference on Tuesday. Shafer said offensive lineman Kyle Knapp is improving… Read more »
Shafer ready to move forward after miscommunication, hiccups
With 61,202 fans packed into MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, the majority rooting for Penn State, it caused some communication breakdowns in… Read more »
Shafer proves authentic even after Syracuse's loss to Penn State
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Even on the heels of a loss, Scott Shafer was the same man. The 30th head coach in Syracuse history stood… Read more »
Syracuse speeds up play in 2nd half to beat Hartwick
It’s not that Syracuse’s forwards didn’t want to shoot, they just couldn’t find the space. If an Orange player was anywhere near striking distance, three… Read more »
Bailey: 'The sheriff' should remain in charge for at least 2 weeks
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Drew Allen swung his fist in frustration again and again. Another chance wasted. Another opportunity for Penn State to extend its… Read more »
Connecticut running back Philips commits to Syracuse
Connecticut running back Ervin Philips verbally committed to Syracuse on Sunday, he announced via Twitter. I Am Proud To Announce That I Am Officially Commited… Read more »
Smith's strong performance, red zone success paces Orange
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jerome Smith needed nine games to reach the end zone last season. In Saturday’s season opener against Penn State, the junior… Read more »
Robinson, Penn State torch Syracuse secondary in 2nd half of season opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Fifty-four. Thirty-three. One-hundred and thirty. Seventy-nine. Those were Penn State’s passing yards by quarter Saturday as the Syracuse secondary gradually deteriorated.… Read more »
Welsh interception highlights career day
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Robert Welsh isn’t usually in a place where he can come away with interceptions. The defensive end scored two touchdowns as… Read more »
More consistent Broyld sparks Syracuse offense
Two weeks ago, the connection wasn’t there. Drew Allen’s still getting more comfortable with everyone, but less than a month ago he and Ashton Broyld… Read more »
HACKED: Allen outplayed by Penn State freshman Hackenberg in Syracuse loss
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There was one moment Saturday when Drew Allen looked like the quarterback he was expected to be. Jeremiah Kobena blazed past… Read more »
Allen starting season opener against Penn State
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.— Drew Allen is Syracuse's starting quarterback against Penn State on Saturday, head coach Scott Shafer announced before the Orange's 3:30 p.m. kickoff… Read more »
Knapp not on travel roster for Syracuse's season opener against Penn State
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kyle Knapp, an offensive lineman who missed at least two weeks of training camp with a head injury, is one of… Read more »
Live Blog: Syracuse-Penn State
Syracuse takes on Penn State in its season opener at 3:30 p.m. today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Hang around here for live… Read more »
Video: On the Beat: Beat writers discuss season opener against Penn State
Beat writers David Wilson, Stephen Bailey and Trevor Hass break down Syracuse's season opener against Penn State. The Orange takes on the Nittany Lions at… Read more »
With great grandparents planning to attend opener, Davis has extra motivation
Dyshawn Davis doesn’t need any more motivation against Penn State on Saturday. He’s been practicing all summer and all preseason to get ready for this… Read more »
Realistic, ideal quarterback situations could be different for Syracuse
The list of questions about Syracuse’s quarterback situation had been long exhausted by the time Scott Shafer stepped to the podium in the Iocolano-Petty Football… Read more »
