Football

The Orange Card: FOMO (Feeling of Missing Out)
By Will Muoio
October 12, 2017 - 3:03pm
A bonus episode from the last two U.S. men's national team games.

The Orange Card went to Wolff's Biergarten on Oct. 6 and 10 for the final two U.S. men's national team qualifiers. What happened over 180 minutes of play is something the United States will not forget for a long time.

Syracuse Football receives three votes in coaches poll
By Erin Fish
August 4, 2017 - 11:58am
The Orange was one of nine ACC schools to receive a vote

The release of the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll on Thursday afternoon has caused a lot of buzz for the Orange.

The weekly poll revealed the top 25 teams voted on by a pool of coaches randomly chosen from the American Football Coaches Association. Syracuse football, who has not received any votes since the Week 8 AP poll in 2011 when the team beat West Virginia, received three votes in the top 25.

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.

Former Syracuse DB Naesean Howard arrested for stabbing two current football players
By Bryce Kerr
April 18, 2016 - 10:12am
Howard reportedly stabbed SU defensive backs Chauncey Scissum and Corey Winfield; both are expected to be okay

Naesean Howard, 20, faces two charges of assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree for the alleged stabbing that took place on Saturday evening. 

Syracuse defensive backs Chauncey Scissum and Corey Winfield were the victims of the stabbing. Scissum and Winfield were transported to the hospital separately, and both are expected to make full recoveries.

Orange football hires new head coach
By Yonah Perline
December 5, 2015 - 4:44pm
Dino Babers, who currently serves as the head coach at Bowling Green State University, will officially announce his joining the Orange on Monday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m.

Coach Babers was on the sidelines coaching the Falcons to a Mid-Atlantic Conference championship last night, 34-13 over the Northern Illionois Huskies. Today, he is the new head coach of the Syracuse Orange football program. 

 

Syracuse football head coach fired
By Yonah Perline
November 23, 2015 - 2:37pm
The search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

Scott Shafer was relieved of his duties as Syracuse football head coach Monday morning. The decision will be effective after the conclusion of the final game of the season this Saturday versus Boston College in the Carrier Dome. 

 

LSU Tigers a true test for ailing Orange
By Tim Ferguson
September 27, 2015 - 8:34am
Although 3-0, Syracuse will face its toughest opponent in week four and with a weak depth chart, they'll need key players to step up.

With just hours until kick-off, the SU football team finds themselves facing arguably their greatest test of the season. Only the Clemson version of the Tigers would argue that LSU is not the biggest game on the ‘Cuse schedule.  But, until that late season ACC showdown at home, this upcoming clash in the Dome will have a Super Bowl feel for Central New York.

Orange to take on Central Michigan Chippewas Saturday
By Tyriq Butler
September 18, 2015 - 8:41pm
Syracuse looks to build on last season's 31-10 victory against the Chippewas in Mount Pleasant

 

 

For the second-straight season, Syracuse has begun the year with a 2-0 record. Much to its dismay, though, the Orange lost nine of its remaining 10 games last season. On Saturday afternoon against Central Michigan, ‘Cuse will be looking to exorcise those demons.

 

Orange set to battle Demon Deacons Saturday
By Tyriq Butler
September 11, 2015 - 2:25pm
After blowout victories in Week 1, the Syracuse Orange and Wake Forest Demon Deacons will face-off at the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon.

It was a great start to the season for the Syracuse Orange and Wake Forest Demon Deacons; both teams collectively outscored their opponents by a score of 88-3. On Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome, a clash between the ACC teams will have both squads looking to make a statement in Week 2 of the young season.

Syracuse Football ready for season opener against Rhode Island
By Nick Richardson
September 3, 2015 - 9:39pm
Head Coach Scott Shafer will face his old team to kick off the season Friday at 7.

Hopes are high as the Syracuse Orange kick off their 2015 college football season on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. against Rhode Island at the Carrier Dome.