The next day: SU finally found a balanced run- and pass-offense. It’s just not 50/50.
Syracuse fell to No. 19 Wake Forest 40-37 in overtime despite a strong rushing attack featuring Garrett Shrader and Sean Tucker. Read more »
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Despite injuries, SU offensive line keeps it close against Wake Forest
Syracuse was still able to score 37 points and force overtime against Wake Forest despite missing several key offensive lineman. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's overtime loss to Wake Forest
Here are three takeaways from Syracuse's first ACC home game, an overtime loss to No. 19 Wake Forest. Read more »
Overtime touchdown sinks SU’s upset bid in 40-37 loss to Wake Forest
In overtime, Wake Forest extinguished Syracuse’s chances of its first ranked win since the 2018 Camping World Bowl in a 40-37 loss. Read more »
Everything to know about 2021 Family Weekend guidelines, activities
SU is currently at COVID-19 alert level of “RED” for mask-wearing, meaning that students and guests are required to wear masks at all times indoors and outdoors in the presence of others. Read more »
2 of 3 beat writers predict SU loss against Wake Forest
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman has 13 touchdowns this year. Here’s what our beat writers expect from Syracuse’s second ACC test of the season. Read more »
'Heartbeat' of team Chris Elmore returns to enhance potent rushing game
Dino Babers called Chris Elmore the “heartbeat” of SU’s team. With his return, the Orange have new opportunities in the run game. Read more »
Ahmad Masood charts course for South Asian players
Masood didn’t see players that looked like him on his predominantly-white high school’s field or many on his opponents’ teams. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about No. 19 Wake Forest
Syracuse hosts an ACC opponent for the first time this season against Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon. Read more »
Sean Tucker named to Maxwell Award Watch List
Tucker is the first player on the watch list for the award since Eric Dungey in 2018. Read more »
Days after entering transfer portal, Taj Harris has offers from SEC schools, others
On Thursday before Harris sat out from SU’s matchup with Florida State, he tweeted “I know my worth.” Read more »
Film Review: Despite loss to FSU, Garrett Shrader passes 1st ACC test
Garrett Shrader made his first away game start for Syracuse at Florida State on Saturday. Here are four plays that led to his success against the Seminoles. Read more »
Dino Babers talks Taj Harris departure, missed call ahead of Wake Forest
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers commented on Taj Harris’ departure from the team and a missed call from the referees after the Orange’s 33-30 loss to FSU. Read more »
After moving around his entire career, Mikel Jones has settled at SU
Dino Babers called Mikel Jones "the guy". Before Jones led SU in tackles, he was playing youth football with kids two years older than him. Read more »
The next day: SU contained dual-threat Malik Willis. Why was Jordan Travis different?
Willis averaged under three yards per carry, but Travis averaged 5.9 and engineered the game-winning drive. Read more »
Syracuse’s No. 1 receiver Taj Harris enters transfer portal
Harris announced via Twitter that he was entering the transfer portal on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
Syracuse’s wide receiving core flashes potential without Harris in loss to FSU
Just like its game against UAlbany, Syracuse was without No. 1 wide receiver Taj Harris against Florida State. Read more »
Despite Shrader’s performance, Syracuse has ‘bitter feeling’ after loss to FSU
Early against Florida State, Syracuse’s 3-3-5 defense was stagnant as the Seminoles kept targeting quick routes to the outside. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 33-30 loss to Florida State
Syracuse traveled to Florida State for its first Atlantic Coast Conference game of the season. Read more »
High school track molded Sean Tucker into the star running back he is today
In this episode of the D.O. Sportscast, we discuss Sean Tucker's high school track career, which many credit to molding him into a star running back. Read more »
3-star defensive lineman Malachi Davis decommits from SU’s Class of 2022
Davis is the first player to decommit from SU’s Class of 2022. Read more »
‘It was a shock to me as well’: Tommy DeVito reacts to losing starting QB job
Tommy DeVito spoke on ESPN Syracuse’s radio show on Thursday about losing the starting quarterback job to Garrett Shrader. Read more »
From ‘Smooth’ to ‘I Feel Good,’ music influences SU football’s daily routines
Practices start with “Smooth” or occasionally other songs like “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and end with “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown. Read more »
Dakota Davis’ return bolsters Syracuse’s offensive line
In 2019, Davis started all 12 games at right guard and was second on the team with 50 knockdowns. He played in every snap in three of those games, too Read more »
