Syracuse has four games remaining, all against conference foes who have similar records. The Orange must win at least half of those to make a bowl game, and Babers knows they must improve offensively to do so. Read more »
Despite head coach Dino Babers’ confidence that less-talented defenses would yield better offensive production, Syracuse’s rushing attack often went backwards Thursday. Read more »
Virginia Tech (4-4, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) entered the contest 12th in the ACC in rush yards per game, but a new rushing scheme dominated Syracuse (4-4, 0-4 ACC) in a 38-10 blowout. Read more »
Coming off three-straight conference losses where the Orange were outscored 112-24, the bye week couldn’t have come at a better time. Read more »
Because of his father's role as secondary coach for the Green Bay Packers, Jason Simmons Jr. had an inside look at an NFL team from the first time he put on a helmet. Read more »
Syracuse has lost to Florida State in 13 of 15 total meetings. Coming off of two consecutive losses to ranked teams, SU’s road to victory in Tallahassee starts with its defense. Read more »
After losing its first game of the season to Clemson, Syracuse hits the road to face No. 14 North Carolina. Read more »
On Saturday, SU's offensive line allowed 14 pressures on 38 dropbacks (37%) jamming Garrett Shrader’s scramble lanes and swarming the pocket. If SU hopes to defeat future ranked opponents, our beat writer writes that the Orange must prevent the same errors. Read more »
Garrett Shrader went 0-for-7 on throws of 20+ yards and registered a 39.6 passer rating, according to Pro Football Focus, in SU's 31-14 loss to Clemson. Read more »
The Orange gave up two fumbles in the first 10 minutes of play against Clemson, matching their total from the first four games of the season. Read more »
“He just comes in and not just lowers the boom:” Isaiah Johnson’s tackling ability helped him transform into SU’s No. 1 cornerback. Read more »
"It was just really about the attitude and the aggression." SU's defense held the Black Knights to 1-for-7 on third and fourth down attempts in the second half. Read more »
Garrett Shrader and the offense bounced back from a slow start, led by Damien Alford’s career-high 135 receiving yards. Read more »
Last season, 65% of Gadsden’s snaps came in the slot, while 12% were inline, according to Pro Football Focus. Read more »
After giving up just seven points across the first two games, Syracuse's defense kept rolling in West Lafayette. Read more »
“We like to believe that we’re the faking capital of the world.” Syracuse’s use of the read option led Garrett Shrader to a career-high in rushing yards (195) and touchdowns (four). Read more »
Just after LeQuint Allen Jr. learned he was being investigated by SU’s Office of Community Standards, his father was shot and killed. Now, Allen is back on the field carrying the legacy of his dad’s name. Read more »
Against Western Michigan, Shrader torched zone and man coverage alike with well-placed throws up the seams and some timely scrambling. Read more »
As Syracuse’s cornerbacks coach, Fisher commands the room with a heavy emphasis on technique and a youthful energy. Read more »
Isiah Jones stepped up with Oronde Gadsden coming off the field injured in the first half. Jones caught five passes for 86 yards, filling the void Gadsden left. Read more »
Isaiah Jones caught five passes for 86 yards in the first half after Oronde Gadsden II went down with an early injury. More observations. Read more »
The all-time series between Syracuse and Colgate is tied at 31-31-4 going into Saturday’s game. Here’s everything to know about Colgate before the tie breaking game. Read more »
Rocky Long’s arrival as creator of the coveted 3-3-5 defense gives SU’s backfield a chance to elevate from last season’s success. Read more »
Justin Barron has played at every level of the defense throughout his football career. This season, he’ll need all those skills as a rover in the 3-3-5. Read more »
