Fran Brown talks SU’s matchup with No. 8 Miami at weekly press conference
Fran Brown previewed SU’s matchup with the No. 8 Hurricanes Saturday and pitched why students should come back to campus early for the game. Read more »
Writer archives: Cooper Andrews
Film Review: Middling SU defense led to close contest with UConn
SU was inconsistent against UConn as it gave up 7.3 yards per carry, failed to force a turnover and allowed four plays of 20-plus yards. Read more »
Darrell Gill Jr. totals 177 yards in best day for an SU receiver since 2017
Darrell Gill Jr. tallied 177 receiving yards, the most for an SU receiver since 2017, to spark its 31-24 win over UConn. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over UConn: Senior day speculation, kicking woes resurface
In SU's 31-24 win over UConn, junior RB LeQuint Allen Jr. participated in senior day, and its kicking game struggles resurfaced. Read more »
Exploring key statistics behind Trebor Peña’s breakout year
Trebor Peña’s 71 receptions through 10 games are the most in SU single-season history since Trishton Jackson totaled 66 in 2019. More key numbers behind the receiver’s breakout year. Read more »
Film Review: Quick-pass game opened up SU’s offense early vs. Cal
In SU's 33-25 win over Cal, offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon’s scheme centered around quick passes helped the Orange gain an early rhythm. Read more »
With 2nd straight interception-free day, Kyle McCord’s 5-INT game is a distant memory
Kyle McCord’s 323-yard performance against Cal Saturday reaffirmed his stark bounce-back from his five-interception game in Pittsburgh. Read more »
SU blazes past formidable Cal defense, downs Golden Bears 33-25
Through a heavy dosage of the run game and a successful quick passing attack, Syracuse got out to a 27-7 halftime lead over Cal. The Orange’s offense lifted them to a 33-25 road victory. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU’s trip to California
Syracuse faced California on Saturday, winners of its last two games. Here's everything to know about the Orange and Golden Bears. Read more »
Film Review: Tight end Oronde Gadsden shifts out wide vs. Boston College
Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse’s starting tight end, tore through Boston College’s secondary for 114 receiving yards while lining up as a wide receiver. Read more »
Andrews: Time is now for Syracuse to rewrite its November narrative
Column: Syracuse football is annually plagued by dropping games in November — the final month of the season. However, this time around, Fran Brown’s Orange are ready to fix the program’s late-season woes. Read more »
‘In overtime, that’s LeQuint time’: Allen Jr. seals another Syracuse OT victory
LeQuint Allen Jr. exploded for 121 yards and three touchdowns against VT, capped off by his second game-winning overtime score of the season. Read more »
Observations from SU’s OT win over VT: Defending Powell-Ryland, resiliency late
Syracuse limited star Virginia Tech edge rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland en route to its come-from-behind overtime victory over the Hokies. Read more »
Entering November, Syracuse's pass rush has room to grow
Syracuse’s pass rush has been inconsistent seven games into 2024. Most of the group's production has come against SU's weakest opponents, leaving something to be desired entering its November slate. Read more »
Syracuse hires Eugene Tulyagijja as basketball data analyst
Syracuse men’s basketball has hired Eugene Tulyagijja, a 2024 graduate of SU, as its team data analyst, the program announced Monday. Read more »
Film Review: Breaking down Kyle McCord’s 3 pick-6 game in Pittsburgh
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord threw a career-worst five interceptions in its 41-13 loss to Pitt last Thursday. Our beat writer breaks down three of McCord's picks, which were all returned back for touchdowns. Read more »
Film Review: The 5 game-winning plays from 1st half of SU’s season
Halfway through 2024, Syracuse sits at a 5-1 record for just the second time in the last 10 seasons. Here's a breakdown of the game-winning play from each of SU’s victories thus far. Read more »
Film Review: Big plays hindered Syracuse’s chances vs. NC State
Syracuse’s defense forced three turnovers against NC State and held it to 17 points. But the Orange also allowed six plays of over 20 yards. Read more »
‘He’s all of D.A.R.T.’: Justin Barron fuels Syracuse’s victory in Raleigh
“If D.A.R.T. is a word, he exceeded that word.” Justin Barron led Syracuse’s defense with a team-high in tackles, a sack and a crucial interception en route to beating NC State on the road. Read more »
Syracuse’s defense wreaks havoc to spearhead 24-17 win over NC State
Syracuse’s defense suffocated NC State on the road, forcing three turnovers that resulted in 21 points from its offense. The defensive performance led the Orange to defeat the Wolfpack 24-17 in Raleigh. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU battles NC State
Syracuse returns to its ACC slate this Saturday, traveling to face NC State. The Wolfpack are winless in conference play thus far. Read more »
Special teams errors nearly cost Syracuse against No. 25 UNLV
Special teams mistakes, a recurring issue for Syracuse, nearly cost the Orange in their overtime win over No. 25 UNLV. Read more »
Syracuse upsets No. 25 UNLV 44-41 in overtime thriller
In a thrilling contest between Syracuse and No. 25 UNLV, it came down to overtime tied 38-38. But a Fadil Diggs sack to force a Rebels field goal led LeQuint Allen Jr. to score the game-winning touchdown as SU won 44-41. Read more »
Andrews: Sluka, UNLV saga adds to college football's disarray
Column: Matthew Sluka's situation is a bad sign for the NCAA’s future, showing its flaws in regulating NIL and the transfer portal. Read more »
