LEAP OF FAITH: Football Guide 2020
After a tumultuous offseason, Syracuse football is preparing for an unprecedented 2020 season. The Daily Orange's Football Guide has you covered. Read more »
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RIPPLE EFFECT: What Syracuse and the Carrier Dome will look like without fans
The effects of no fans in the Carrier Dome begin on the field but extend far beyond it, with local hotels and businesses losing millions in revenue. Read more »
PROGRESS PAUSED: In year 5, Dino Babers must prove SU’s progress hasn’t stalled
Babers is 23-26 in his four years at Syracuse and has had one winning season that ended with a Camping World Bowl victory. Read more »
HOMETOWN LEGACY: How Venice’s football pedigree shaped Aaron Hackett into SU’s top tight end
Hackett is the latest of the many Division I tight ends to come from Venice High School in Florida — including former Syracuse tight end Beckett Wales. Read more »
THE NEXT STEP: Andre Cisco’s NFL dream began with 3 goals. So far, he’s achieved 2 of them.
Cisco, a junior safety for the Orange, is an AP preseason first-team All-American. When he was a child, his football journey began with a list of three goals. Read more »
Tyrell Richards arrested Aug. 8 for impaired driving, disciplined by SU
Redshirt junior linebacker Tyrell Richards was arrested Aug. 8 for driving while impaired and has been disciplined. Read more »
Beat writers unanimously pick UNC over Syracuse in season-opener
North Carolina is 22-point favorites over SU for Saturday’s season-opener. Read more »
Beat writer Q&A: The Daily Tar Heel’s Ryan Wilcox breaks down Syracuse-UNC
Syracuse football is headed to Chapel Hill to face the Tar Heels in its 2020 season-opener. Here's what you need to know about the unfamiliar matchup. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What you need to know about North Carolina
Syracuse begins its 11-game season on Saturday at 12 p.m. at North Carolina. Here's what you need to know about the Tar Heels. Read more »
Abdul Adams, Jarveon Howard reportedly opt out of season
Neither Adams nor Howard were listed on Syracuse's depth chart, which was released Monday. Read more »
Beat writers predict a difficult, 'underdog' 2020 season
Here’s how The Daily Orange’s beat writers think Syracuse will fare this season. Read more »
D.O. Sportscast: Dino’s big year, Cisco’s 3 goals and 2020 predictions
In this week’s D.O. Sportscast, our beat writers preview the 2020 football season and analyze Dino Babers’ impact on the past four seasons. Read more »
Dino Babers details UNC matchup ahead of season-opener
As of Monday afternoon, most oddsmakers have North Carolina as 22-point favorites at home. Read more »
On SU’s 1st depth chart, RBs Howard and Adams among 5 players not listed
Breaking down the Orange’s Week 1 depth chart ahead of their season opener at North Carolina on Sept. 12. Read more »
3 former Syracuse players make NFL 53-man rosters as rookies
5th round pick Alton Robinson, 7th rounder Sterling Hofrichter and undrafted Trishton Jackson all made their initial 53-man rosters. Read more »
Q&A: Mayo Clinic doctor advises about myocarditis risk for athletes
Myocarditis, or the inflammation of the heart, has been linked to COVID-19 and was a primary reason for the Big Ten's cancellation of football. Read more »
Syracuse’s new 3-3-5 defense, explained
Syracuse hired Tony White to implement 3-3-5 defense, a scheme built to combat the spread offenses of modern football. Read more »
Dino Babers details SU football's team meetings about Jacob Blake
SU football met twice to discuss the shooting of Jacob Blake by a police officer in in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Read more »
Emerman: Athletes are worried about traveling. Maybe we should be, too.
We need to realize the inherent risk of Syracuse athletes traveling to play football. Read more »
Dabbundo: SU’s bubble, football plan challenges reality of NCAA amateurism
Many of the Orange’s concerns about playing football in 2020 have faded. But that comfort shouldn’t take away from college football's underlying truths. Read more »
Roundtable: Beat writers express concern about weak offensive line
Football beat writers discuss pressing questions about Syracuse football and the 2020 fall season. Read more »
Data breakdown: Syracuse’s defensive strain, exceptional special teams
Syracuse football's defense struggled in 2019. Since then, newly hired defensive coordinator, Tony White aims to change the narrative with a 3-3-5 defense. Read more »
Syracuse safety Andre Cisco named preseason All-American
Syracuse safety Andre Cisco was named to the preseason All-American first team on Tuesday. Read more »
Data breakdown: Syracuse’s offensive struggles, underused tight ends
Here are five stats that break down Syracuse’s all-around offensive struggles in 2019, while previewing a potential 2020 season. Read more »
