Observations from SU’s loss to Wake Forest: Minute distribution, WF’s 3s
Wake Forest hit 9-of-19 3s while Elijah Moore and Chris Bell didn’t play in the 2nd half. Here are observations from SU’s 81-71 loss to WF. Read more »
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Editor’s picks: The top sports stories of 2024
From a resurgent women’s basketball season to the football program’s historic first campaign under Fran Brown, 2024 was an action-packed year for Syracuse Athletics. Here are The Daily Orange sports section's top 10 reads of the year. Read more »
Syracuse center J’Onre Reed enters transfer portal
SU starting center J’Onre Reed has reportedly entered the transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. Reed started for SU the last 2 seasons. Read more »
Syracuse DE Fadil Diggs declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Fadil Diggs announced on social media that he’s declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Diggs led Syracuse with 7.5 sacks in 2024. Read more »
Syracuse wide receiver Jackson Meeks declares for 2025 NFL Draft
SU WR Jackson Meeks has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Monday. This season, Meeks had 1,021 receiving yards and 7 TDs. Read more »
Beat writers split on if Syracuse defeats Wake Forest
As Syracuse returns to ACC play against Wake Forest, our beat writers are split on whether the Orange will defeat the Demon Deacons and move above .500 on the season. Read more »
Previewing SU's matchup against Wake Forest
For its 2nd ACC game, Syracuse plays Wake Forest at home. The Demon Deacons are led by Hunter Sallis, who averages 17.8 points per game. Read more »
SU special teams coordinator James Vollono not expected to return in 2025
SU special teams coordinator James Vollono is unlikely to return in 2025, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. SU's field-goal percentage ranked last in the ACC this year. Read more »
Darrell Gill Jr. paces SU with 145 receiving yards in Holiday Bowl win
Darrell Gill Jr.’s 145 receiving yards led Syracuse in its Holiday Bowl win over Washington State. With Oronde Gadsden II and Jackson Meeks set to leave SU, Gill is in line to become a focal point in 2025. Read more »
Jalil Martin headlines fresh faces who helped SU down Washington State
Highlighted by Jalil Martin’s interception, multiple inexperienced players emerged on Syracuse’s defense, helping it to a Holiday Bowl win. Read more »
Season-high 21 turnovers hinder Syracuse despite defeating Bucknell
“They’ve gotta understand they’ve gotta take care of the basketball a bit more.” Despite defeating Bucknell 75-63, Syracuse coughed up 21 turnovers, keeping the game close down the stretch. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over Bucknell: Frontcourt dominance, Taylor's shooting
Eddie Lampkin Jr. and Donnie Freeman both posted double-doubles, while Syracuse’s defense forced 17 turnovers in its 75-63 win over Bucknell. More observations from SU’s victory over the Bison. Read more »
Syracuse defeats Bucknell 75-63 in nonconference finale
Syracuse closed out its nonconference schedule with a 75-63 victory over Bucknell at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. Read more »
Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse's 1st bowl win since 2018
Syracuse defeated Washington State 52-35 in the Holiday Bowl, clinching its third 10-win season of this century. Here are the best images from SU's first bowl victory since 2018. Read more »
In potential last game at SU, Kyle McCord ignites for career performance
“If I do get that extra year, we'll see. It would definitely be a tough decision to make either way.” In possibly his last game at Syracuse, Kyle McCord passed for 453 yards and five touchdowns to help down Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. Read more »
Syracuse caps Fran Brown's 1st year with Holiday Bowl victory over Washington State
Syracuse ended Fran Brown’s 1st year as head coach with a 52-35 win vs. Washington State in the Holiday Bowl, SU's 1st bowl win since 2018. Read more »
Observations from SU’s Holiday Bowl win over Washington State: Record breakers, fresh faces
Syracuse’s LeQuint Allen Jr. became the seventh player in program history to tally two seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards, as he led SU with three touchdowns against Washington State. More observations on the Orange’s Holiday Bowl win. Read more »
Previewing Syracuse's final nonconference matchup vs. Bucknell
Syracuse faces Bucknell in its last nonconference game of the season Saturday. The Bison have lost their last 6 games dating back to Nov. 21. Read more »
Former SU cornerback Jayden Bellamy transfers to UCF
Jayden Bellamy has transferred to UCF, On3 reported Friday. He totaled three interceptions in two seasons with the Orange. Read more »
Girshon: Fran Brown was built for CFB's new era. Year 1 solidified it.
Our columnist says Fran Brown embracing college football's new era and Year 1 success has SU well-positioned to become a national contender. Read more »
Kyle Williams' position change propelled stardom at Washington State
After switching from QB to WR as a senior in high school, Kyle Williams has become Washington State’s top offensive weapon. Read more »
Past Syracuse QBs react to Kyle McCord’s record-setting 2024 season
Past Syracuse quarterbacks reflect on Kyle McCord’s 2024 season, where he broke SU’s single-season passing yards and touchdown marks. Read more »
Previewing Syracuse’s Holiday Bowl matchup vs. Washington State
Syracuse concludes its first year under Fran Brown against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. JUSTIN has more on the Cougars, who have already seen over 30 players exit via the transfer portal. Read more »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will cruise to Holiday Bowl win
Our beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. A win would clinch SU’s third 10-win season since 2000. Read more »
