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 »
Writer archives: Cooper Andrews
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 »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU travels to No. 25 UNLV
Syracuse faces its toughest task of the season Friday night against No. 25 UNLV, whose 283 rushing yards per game ranks sixth in the country. Here’s what to know before SU’s ranked showdown in Las Vegas. Read more »
New college football league proposed by Kent Syverud-backed group
College Sports Tomorrow, a group that lists SU Chancellor Kent Syverud as an ambassador, proposed the formation of a new league called the College Student Football League on Tuesday. The proposed league would replace the current FBS model. Read more »
Film Review: Oronde Gadsden stalled against Stanford, Holy Cross
Oronde Gadsden dominated in its first two games, but he's tallied just 16 combined yards versus Stanford and Holy Cross since then. Read more »
4-star safety Demetres Samuel flips to SU, becomes its highest-rated 2025 commit
Four-star safety Demetres Samuel has flipped his commitment from Florida to Syracuse, On3 Sports reported Sunday evening. Samuel is now the highest-rated recruit in SU’s class of 2025. Read more »
Film Review: Analyzing key plays from Syracuse’s defense in loss to Stanford
While Syracuse mostly held Stanford’s offense in check, a coverage lapse allowed Elic Ayomanor to make a game-sealing first-down catch. Read more »
Andrews: Syracuse let a crucial win slip away vs. Stanford
Column: Syracuse allowed a win to slip from its grasp against Stanford Friday night. While it’s too early to count them out, the path for the Orange in a wide-open ACC suddenly looks much more difficult. Read more »
Syracuse stunned by Stanford 26-24 after allowing time-expiring field goal
Kyle McCord led SU to take a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter against Stanford. Yet Cardinal kicker Emmett Kenney buried a 39-yard field goal with time expiring to stun the Orange 26-24. Read more »
INAUGURAL BATTLE: Previewing Syracuse football’s 1st-ever matchup vs. Stanford
For the first time ever, Syracuse football battles Stanford in a cross-country matchup at the JMA Wireless Dome. Here's everything to know about the Orange and Cardinal ahead of the contest. Read more »
‘NATIONAL BRAND’: Stanford matchup signifies start of Syracuse’s dreams in realigned ACC
Syracuse’s matchup versus Stanford Friday is the first ACC football game featuring a new university from the conference’s three-school expansion. For SU, the contest signifies its continued push to grow its national brand. Read more »
Film Review: Diving into Syracuse’s suspect special teams vs. Georgia Tech
SU had a field goal blocked, a punt blocked and failed to recover a Georgia Tech onside kick despite defeating the Yellow Jackets 31-28. Read more »
Film Review: Kyle McCord dazzles from pocket in SU debut for career-best day
After a three-and-out to begin Syracuse's season-opener versus Ohio, Kyle McCord dialed in, throwing for 354 yards and four touchdowns. Here's a break down of how McCord excelled from the pocket in his SU debut. Read more »
Marlowe Wax named ACC Linebacker of the Week
Marlowe Wax has been named the ACC's Week 1 Linebacker of the Week. Wax notched six tackles versus Ohio before a third-quarter injury. Read more »
