Rising Utica program ready to take on No. 14 Hobart
Utica College quarterback Andrew Benkwitt will spend most of Saturday listening to his favorite rap and hip-hop, just as he does before every night game.… Read more »
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MetLife game disappointing due to poor atmosphere
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It was almost like Syracuse had to force New York’s College Classic onto fans in the New York City area. They… Read more »
Lemon returns to Orange lineup against USC; Spruill says Syracuse should be in Top 10 after 42-29 loss
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It took a week and two quarters, but Alec Lemon reminded Syracuse fans why his presence in this year’s new shotgun… Read more »
DOWNPOUR: Syracuse fails to contain USC playmakers in 42-29 loss at MetLife Stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It’s not often that a team can come out flat twice, blow most of an 18-point lead and ultimately survive on… Read more »
Slow start by offense costs Syracuse in 42-29 loss to Southern California
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Jeremiah Kobena chuckled when he thought back to the play he didn’t make in the remaining seconds of the first half.… Read more »
Storify: Southern California 42, Syracuse 29
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Syracuse trails USC 14-3 in low-scoring first half
UPDATE: The start of the second half was delayed due to severe weather. The third quarter kicked off at 6:25 p.m. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. —… Read more »
Lemon will play for Syracuse against USC
Syracuse wide receiver Alec Lemon will return from a lower-body injury to play against Southern California on Saturday. The senior was limited throughout preseason camp… Read more »
On the defensive: Syracuse expects daunting challenge against Trojans offense
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, a quote about Marquis Spruill getting Robert Woods back during last season's Southern California game was misattributed.… Read more »
Q&A with Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times
One week after climbing back from a 22-point deficit only to fall short in the final minutes against Northwestern, Syracuse faces what could be its… Read more »
Kansas State special teams unit thrives off success of elite return specialists
At 5 feet 10 inches tall and 160 pounds, Tyler Lockett didn’t boast the intimidating frame of many football players when he arrived at Kansas… Read more »
Taking center stage: MetLife Stadium games push Syracuse into national spotlight versus top competition
It starts Saturday. Syracuse (0-1) takes on No. 2 USC (1-0) in New York’s College Classic at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The matchup… Read more »
Recovery act: After 2-year postseason ban, USC back in national championship hunt
On Jan. 10, 2009, Pete Carroll stepped down as USC head coach. The resignation started a period of turmoil for the Trojans. Rumors had been… Read more »
Pittsburgh faces quick turnaround after shocking loss to Youngstown State
Ray Graham doesn’t want to dwell on Pittsburgh’s season-opening loss to Youngstown State. The Panthers were the heavy favorite against the Football Championship Subdivision team… Read more »
Smooth transition: Wales ready to fill void left by Provo at tight end
When Beckett Wales steps onto a football field, the transformation starts to take place. Increased intensity morphs his personality. He becomes a football player. For… Read more »
Nassib earns Big East honors after record-setting game; Lemon questionable for game against USC
Syracuse revealed a new up-tempo offensive system Saturday. Quarterback Ryan Nassib thrived in it. Nassib completed 45 of 66 passes for 470 yards against Northwestern,… Read more »
Maritime colleges fight for bragging rights in budding rivalry
In the first game of his collegiate career, State University of New York Maritime’s Stephen Roman played Massachusetts Maritime in a game billed as the… Read more »
Cohen: In return to field, Sales proves he can be counted on to be consistent weapon for 2012 season
There was a sort of mysticism swirling around Marcus Sales, the player whose football career seemed more mythical than anything else. He was the local… Read more »
Postgame press conference: Syracuse vs. Northwestern
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Northwestern running back Mark powers rushing attack; Smith, Gulley give Syracuse strong performances out of backfield
Heading into Saturday’s game, the Syracuse defense zeroed in on shutting down Northwestern’s dual-threat quarterback Kain Colter. But it was the Wildcats’ electrifying running back… Read more »
Dominant performance by Nassib still not enough for Syracuse to pull out victory
The cloak was lifted yet nothing appeared different. Months of secrecy — a quarantine on spring practice and a preseason camp held partially at a… Read more »
ONE TOO MANY: Costly mistakes by Syracuse waste comeback bid in 42-41 loss
Facing third-and-15 from the 27-yardline and trailing by six with 58 seconds remaining, Northwestern took a timeout. The Wildcats needed to convert a first down… Read more »
