
THE GODFATHER: Syracuse's new DC pioneered its go-to defensive set
Rocky Long’s arrival as creator of the coveted 3-3-5 defense gives SU’s backfield a chance to elevate from last season’s success. Read more »

Rocky Long’s arrival as creator of the coveted 3-3-5 defense gives SU’s backfield a chance to elevate from last season’s success. Read more »

Justin Barron has played at every level of the defense throughout his football career. This season, he’ll need all those skills as a rover in the 3-3-5. Read more »

Syracuse has a long history of playing Colgate, holding a playing 66 times with a 31-31-4 head to head matchup. The Orange have a chance to take the series lead for the first time on Saturday. Read more »

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Syracuse started last season 6-0. It earned the No.… Read more »

Oronde Gadsden II remains listed as the No. 1 tight end, while SU's return game took a hit due to Trebor Pena's "owie." Read more »

Syracuse football's combination of veterans and newcomers on its defensive line provides a newfound depth it's lacked in recent seasons. Read more »

The Syracuse quarterback is one of five active FBS quarterbacks that have amassed over 5,000 passing yards and 1,500 rushing yards in their career. Read more »

Gadsden led the Orange with 975 receiving yards and six touchdowns, including the last second game winning touchdown against Purdue last September. Read more »

Wax earned All-ACC honors last year, recording a team-high 91 tackles and 10.5 tackles for loss. Read more »

Farmer appeared in 26 games over four seasons at Nebraska. He tallied 73 tackles and one interception with the Cornhuskers in 2022. Read more »

Allen, a rising sophomore, recorded 154 yards in the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl. His selection marks the third straight year where a Syracuse running back has been featured on the watch list. Read more »

Shrader enters his third season with the Orange and has amassed 26 touchdowns in his time at Syracuse. Read more »

“It’s just a lot different.” When asked about conference realignment, Dino Babers praised ACC commissioner Jim Phillips but was otherwise reserved. Read more »

Gadsden was SU's top receiving threat finished with 969 yards and six touchdowns on a team-leading 61 receptions. Read more »

Oronde Gadsden earned all-acc preseason honors after having a breakout season last year, leading Syracuse in receiving yards with 969 yards. Read more »

Long, the originators of the 3-3-5 defense, has adapted to various environments over half a century of coaching experience. Read more »

In his first press conference of 2023, Babers addressed the hire of DC Rocky Long, who created the 3-3-5 defense. Read more »

LeQuint Allen is expected to return to the team in mid-August after dropping his lawsuit and reaching an agreement with the university. Read more »

Branham rushed for 648 yards this past season with Blinn College, making the All Southwest Junior College Football Conference first team. Read more »

On July 1, 2013, the Orange officially left the Big East for the Atlantic Coast Conference. Relive some of SU’s best moments in the conference. Read more »

Sophomore running back LeQuint Allen is suing Syracuse after being issued a season-long suspension after an alleged altercation in December. Read more »

Ta'Ron Haile, a 3-star recruit according to 247 sports became Syracuse's third recruit to commit to the Orange on Monday. Read more »

Syracuse's 2024 recruiting class currently ranks No. 37 in the nation, which would be its best ranking under head coach Dino Babers. Read more »

Williams, a 4-star quarterback according to 247 sports committed to Syracuse on Sunday, became the 10th commitment in the last month for SU's 2024 class. Read more »