Syracuse regular-season grades: Receivers thrive, special teams falters
In 2024, Syracuse’s receiving core and passing game excelled while its defensive line and special teams units struggled mightily. Read more »
Football
Fran Brown talks Holiday Bowl, transfer portal at weekly press conference
“We don’t opt out around here.” Fran Brown talked SU's Holiday Bowl bout vs. Washington State and the portal at his press conference Monday. Read more »
Placekicker Brady Denaburg enters transfer portal
Syracuse placekicker Brady Denaburg announced he is entering the transfer portal on social media Monday. Denaburg went 3-for-6 on field-goal attempts in four games this season. Read more »
Syracuse cornerback Marcellus Barnes Jr. enters transfer portal
Syracuse CB Marcellus Barnes Jr. announced Monday he’s entering the transfer portal. The freshman was one of SU’s top defensive backs but missed 7 games. Read more »
Evaluating transfer-portal targets for SU’s defense in 2025 cycle
As seniors move on from SU, Fran Brown must reload his defense in the transfer portal. Here are 8 portal options for SU's defense in 2025. Read more »
Analyzing 5 viable transfer-portal options to replace Kyle McCord
Fran Brown scooped Kyle McCord from the transfer portal last offseason. The rest is history, as he reset program passing records. Read more »
Syracuse to play in Holiday Bowl vs. Washington State
Syracuse will face Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San Diego, California. SU will vie for its first bowl win since 2018. Read more »
Syracuse rises to No. 22 in AP Poll, No. 21 in CFP
SU moved up to No. 22 in the AP Top-25 Poll and No. 21 in the College Football Playoff rankings following conference championship weekend. Read more »
Syracuse linebacker Anwar Sparrow enters transfer portal
Syracuse LB Anwar Sparrow announced he’s entering the transfer portal on social media Thursday. Sparrow played 39 games for SU from 2021-24. Read more »
‘Don’t give ammo to me’: Inside Fran Brown’s road to rejuvenating SU football
Fran Brown led Syracuse to a historic regular season in his first year as head coach. Though he doesn’t think he’s begun to scratch the surface. Read more »
‘The best 6 days of my life’: Reliving Syracuse football’s Tokyo trip 35 years later
“It was an experience of a lifetime.” On Dec. 3, 1989, Syracuse traveled 11,000 miles for a regular season bout in Tokyo, Japan. 35 years later, members of the squad reminisce on their week on foreign soil. Read more »
‘Everything comes full circle’: Trust in Kyle McCord ignited Syracuse
With full trust behind him, Kyle McCord rewrote Syracuse’s single-season passing records and propelled it to its best record since 2018. Read more »
Recruits reflect on attending Syracuse's win over Miami
While Syracuse delivered a comeback victory over then-No. 8 Miami, SU recruits from future classes watched on. Read more »
3-star Darius Johnson flips from Troy to Syracuse
Three-star WR Darius Johnson flipped from Troy to Syracuse, SU announced on Wednesday. Johnson visited SU when it upset Miami on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse makes final regular-season CFP Poll, ranked at No. 22
Syracuse football has made the final regular-season rankings from the College Football Playoff Committee, slotting in at No. 22. It’s SU’s first time in the CFP rankings since 2018. Read more »
Oronde Gadsden II makes All-ACC 1st Team, 12 SU players honored
Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II was named to the All-ACC First Team, while 12 SU players were honored by the conference. Read more »
Kyle McCord named Associated Press Player of the Week
Syracuse QB Kyle McCord was named the Associated Press’ Player of the Week Monday. McCord tallied 380 yards and 3 TDs in SU's win over Miami. Read more »
Fran Brown named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week
SU first-year head coach Fran Brown has been named the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week, the foundation announced in a press release Tuesday. Read more »
Analyzing Syracuse’s top 5 moments from Fran Brown’s 1st season
Syracuse won nine games and finished the season ranked No. 23 in the AP Poll. These are the top five moments from SU’s regular season. Read more »
Film Review: Jackson Meeks torches Miami secondary in upset win
Jackson Meeks torched Miami’s secondary in Syracuse’s 42-38 upset win Saturday, totaling seven catches for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Read more »
Meeks, Grant, Washington named ACC Players of the Week
Syracuse wide receiver Jackson Meeks, defensive back Devin Grant and right tackle Savion Washington have each earned ACC Player of the Week Honors. Read more »
Maurice Medley commits to Syracuse’s 2026 class
Three-star Maurice Medley committed to SU on Monday. He chose Syracuse over Penn State and Michigan, and is its 3rd commit in the 2026 class. Read more »
Syracuse enters AP Poll at No. 23, 1st time ranked under Fran Brown
Syracuse football slots in at No. 23 in this week's AP Top-25 Poll, marking the first time it's ranked under head coach Fran Brown. Read more »
Syracuse’s defense slowed Cam Ward just enough to notch upset victory
Despite allowing 503 total yards to Miami, Syracuse’s defense forced a key turnover and made a late third-down stop to secure an upset win. Read more »
