Syracuse Football

Local high school football players join the Kaepernick protest
By Ankur Dang
September 23, 2016 - 1:12pm
At least three Syracuse students took a knee during a pre-game national anthem last week.

Three Nottingham High School football players knelt during the national anthem before a game in Auburn last Friday, joining the silent protest started by Colin Kaepernick to raise awareness about injustices against people of color.

“We know what we stand for, or kneel for,” said senior linebacker Jakev Jackson, who raised his fist and bowed his head as three of his teammates knelt on the ground.

Amba Etta-Tawo has begun SU football career with three impressive performances
By E.Jay Zarett
September 20, 2016 - 9:46pm
Star wide receiver ranks third nationally in receiving yards, added to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Amba Etta-Tawo burst onto the scene for the Syracuse football team. Now, the redshirt senior is receiving national attention.

Etta-Tawo, a transfer from Maryland, was added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List on Wednesday. The Biletnikoff Award is given annually to the nation’s top collegiate receiver, regardless of position.

Despite fast start, Syracuse football falls to South Florida, 45-20
By Julian McKenzie
September 17, 2016 - 9:34pm
SU jumps out to 17 point lead in first quarter, but scores on just one other possession as USF pulls away

The Syracuse Orange’s offense racked up more yards, first downs, and even had longer possession time than their opponent, the South Florida Bulls, on Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome. However, USF (3-0) beat Syracuse where it mattered, winning 45-20 off the strength of three touchdowns by senior wide receiver Rodney Adams.

Syracuse legend Jim Brown returns to campus
By E.Jay Zarett
September 17, 2016 - 2:10pm
NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown received Arents Award and met with current SU football team during Orange Central.

One of the greatest athletes in Syracuse history returned to campus this weekend.

Behind star quarterback Lamar Jackson, Louisville football overpowers Syracuse
By Jacqueline Mundry
September 10, 2016 - 10:39am
Cardinals score 20 unanswered points in fourth quarter to pull away from the Orange

The Syracuse Orange football team’s chance to pull an upset quickly slipped away against the No.13 Louisville Cardinals on Friday night.

With a final score of 62-28, the Cardinals stay undefeated, while the Orange drop to 1-1 on the season and 0-1 in ACC play.

“We’re bruised, we’re not broken,” SU head coach Dino Babers said in his postgame press conference. “We’ll come back.”

Fast paced offense leads Syracuse football to first victory of season
By E.Jay Zarett
September 3, 2016 - 12:52am
Behind impressive performance from Dungey, Orange route Colgate to open 2016.

It didn’t take long for first year Syracuse Orange football coach Dino Babers’ up-tempo offense to be put on full display at the Carrier Dome Friday night.  

Syracuse football gains 20 new faces on National Signing Day
By Bryce Kerr
February 8, 2016 - 10:34am
SU Head Coach Dino Babers held a press conference on Wednesday to share his thoughts on his first National Signing Day as head coach of the Orange

Now that National Signing Day is in the books, Syracuse’s 2016 class stands at 20 signees. This doesn’t mean that Dino Babers and his staff are done searching for talent just yet. Babers said in his press conference on Wednesday they will continue to look at unsigned athletes and noted that SU will need all the able-bodied players it can get. He even joked about seeing what he could get out of the fraternities on campus.

Football notebook: Dixon, Hunt and the Bulls
By Tyler Piccotti
September 2, 2014 - 2:59pm
Orange punter receives award, while quarterback avoids further punishment.

Riley Dixon played the role of hero against Villanova on Friday night, and today the Atlantic Coast Conference recognized him for his efforts.

The ACC named the Syracuse punter/placeholder its Co-Specialist of the Week on Tuesday afternoon, along with Louisville's Corvin Lamb.

Notes from Andy Talley's Monday CAA Teleconference
By Tyler Piccotti
August 25, 2014 - 3:36pm
Villanova head coach ready to start season against Syracuse.

Andy Talley has won 204 games as the head football coach at Villanova University. But even after 29 years at the helm, he has no answer for the hostile environment that awaits the Wildcats this Friday night.

Talley spoke to the media Monday morning during the Colonial Athletic Association's weekly coaches teleconference. He spoke of the various challenges his squad will face during its season-opening clash with Syracuse.

Orange scrimmage highlights FanFest
By Madison Carter
August 14, 2014 - 12:53am
Syracuse fans given inside look before the 2014 season.

It was all about the next generation late Saturday afternoon at Syracuse’s annual FanFest.

In what has become a yearly tradition, SU opened practice for an afternoon dedicated to fans that support the team each season. This year, more than 1,500 attended the event.