ACC football

Recap: Despite no record change from previous two seasons, improvement seen in Babers' family
By Will Muoio
November 27, 2017 - 12:07pm
Season highs included defeating the defending champions, but SU conceded 162 points in the last three games.

As of 3:20 p.m. on Nov. 25, Syracuse's football season was finished. In what could certainly be defined as a whirlwind two and a half months for the Orange, Syracuse University remained ineligible for postseason football.

Non-conference mediocracy

Going into Dino Babers' second year as head football coach, there was a lot of optimism in what was a difficult schedule on paper.

Syracuse struggles to contain Lamar Jackson in blowout against Louisville
By Monica Ortiz
November 18, 2017 - 7:54pm
Syracuse is now on a four-game losing streak after another away loss.

When Syracuse (4-7, 2-5 ACC) entered Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, the Orange had a slim chance to win. Rain fell almost the entire game, including a forty-three minute delay in the second quarter, but it was no contest as the Louisville Cardinals ended the game with 727 yards for the night, and Syracuse only 335. As a result, Syracuse failed to win a road game this season, and the team has failed to qualify for bowl contention for a fourth year in a row.

Second half surge by Wake Forest topples Syracuse; bowl game seems unlikely for Orange
By Frank DeLuca
November 12, 2017 - 10:52am
Syracuse needs to win both remaining games to finish .500

The Syracuse Orange lost to the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest 64-43 in a football game Saturday, despite having a final score you’d expect from a basketball contest.

Ultimately, it was a tale of two halves. The Orange closed out the first half on a 24-3 run, and held a 38-24 lead after two quarters. In the second half, two completely different teams came out to play. Wake Forest won the second half by a score of 40-5, and the Syracuse defense was demolished by the Deacon offensive unit.

Nail-biter game ends in wide left kick, Syracuse loses to Florida State
By Ashley Burroughs
November 5, 2017 - 12:14am
The Orange had a chance to tie the game with four seconds left, but their dreams were dashed.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Syracuse Orange football team fell short in a heart-breaking loss against Florida State on Saturday night.

The Orange were down by three late in the fourth quarter but missed a field goal attempt to tie the game, losing 27-24. Syracuse’s offense recorded 463 total yards against the Seminoles. 

Cuse Quarter: Episode 8
By Will Muoio
November 2, 2017 - 11:09pm

This week on the Cuse Quarter, host Monica Ortiz welcomes Jonathan Singh, Tommy Farrell and India Timpton discuss Syracuse football's game against Florida State.

Last week, the team had a bye week, but they return to the Sunshine State where they last played Miami to a 27-19 loss. However, Dino Babers and the team will look to take an advantage of a depleated Seminoles team. Last season, Florida State beat Syracuse 45-14.

 

Syracuse falls short at Miami as Dungey struggles in the first half
By Rafael Freitas
October 22, 2017 - 8:54am
Syracuse (4-4, 2-2 ACC) brought it within one, but couldn't respond to a late Miami touchdown.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - After beating No.2 Clemson last week, Syracuse on Saturday fell short under cloudy skies and humid air to the Miami Hurricanes 27-19.

The Orange struggled in the offense in the first half as quarterback Eric Dungey turned the ball over on the first possession. Defensive lineman Demetrius Jackson caught the first pick, however had the ball stripped by Dungey. This second change of possession gave Syracuse a new set of downs, however they couldn’t gain on the momentum.

Cuse Quarter: Episode Seven
By Will Muoio
October 20, 2017 - 2:15am
A preview of Syracuse's game against University of Miami.

Monica Ortiz welcomes Jonathan Singh, Tommy Farrell and Julian Whigham to this week's episode of the Cuse Quarter. The team discusses the Orange's 27-24 stunning upset over Clemson and its impact on the Syracuse community.

With Ortiz traveling to Miami this weekend, she asks the team what to expect from the Orange and the number eight-ranked Hurricanes.

The Orange Card: American Outdone
By Will Muoio
October 15, 2017 - 9:45pm
Our soccer-centered podcast looks at Syracuse soccer, U.S. men's national team, and more.

 

Following the heartbreak of the U.S. men's national team not making the 2018 World Cup, Host Tyler Dudley speaks with Jared Bomba, Erin Fish and Will Muoio about the impact this has on U.S. soccer.

 

The Syracuse women's soccer team won its second ACC game of the season, beating Miami 1-0 on Oct. 11. But they faced difficulties three days later when they lost 3-0 to NC State.

Syracuse upsets Clemson in unforgettable night in the Carrier Dome
By Will Muoio
October 14, 2017 - 1:05am
The Orange never trailed against the defending National Champions, outlasting them 27-24.

When the defending champions came to the Carrier Dome Friday night, Syracuse football was ready.

As families descended on the hill and packed the stadium, fans didn't know what to expect. A week after a 27-24 win against Pittsburgh, many didn't know if they would have similar success against a much more competitive team.

But Syracuse head coach Dino Babers and the other 128 members of his team did.

Cuse Quarter: Episode Six
By Will Muoio
October 13, 2017 - 8:42am
The team previews Syracuse vs. Clemson on Oct. 13

Host Monica Ortiz speaks with Tommy Farrell, Jonathan Singh and Julian Whigham about this week’s Syracuse football game.

The Orange welcome the Clemson Tigers to the Carrier Dome, looking to get its second-straight win. Syracuse beat Pittsburgh 27-24 on Oct. 7.

The game starts at 7 p.m. and will be televised nationally on ESPN.