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After a 3‑9 season, Syracuse University is betting on a healthy quarterback Steve Angeli, new defensive coordinator Vince Kehres, and emerging talent like Malachi Nelson to reach bowl eligibility and possibly a winning record.
Syracuse’s rising star Samuel is preparing for the upcoming season with ambitions to influence both offense and defense. Drawing motivation from historic two‑way players, he embraces new coaching talent and aims to become a leader who can change games with a single play.
Syracuse Orange coach Fran Brown announced that highly‑rated freshman wide receiver Calvin Russell III, sidelined by an April Achilles tear, may return this season. The prospect raises questions about balancing short‑term gains with long‑term health.
Syracuse Orange football is entering pre‑season camp with a revamped defensive scheme led by former Toledo coordinator Vince Kehres, aiming to improve tackling, effort and turnover creation as the team eyes a breakout performance in the 2026 bowl game.
Syracuse’s defense aims to overhaul its performance, targeting improved tackling and forced turnovers as the 2026 bowl game looms.
For much of the past decade, Clemson's dominance in the ACC has been defined by Dabo Swinney's leadership, but the rise of NIL and the transfer portal is reshaping the conference's power structure.
CBS Sports analyst Brad Crawford forecasts a three‑win 2026 campaign for Syracuse, citing a tough schedule and lingering doubts about quarterback Steve Angeli's health.
A ranking of the ACC’s top coaches heading into the 2026 season spotlights recent triumphs, rebuilding efforts and storylines that will shape the conference’s narrative.
A veteran CBS Sports analyst predicts a 3‑9 record for Syracuse football in 2026, mirroring last year’s outcome, while the schedule offers several winnable games and signs of progress in other sports.
Buffalo native Elijah Kimble, a highly rated high school football player, has pledged to join Syracuse University, choosing the Orange over several elite programs.
Former Syracuse star Donnie Freeman is set to miss the upcoming season after rupturing his Achilles tendon, a blow that underscores a recurring injury pattern and revives memories of similar setbacks among his former teammates.
Donnie Freeman's Achilles injury sustained during a summer workout will keep him out of the 2026‑27 season, marking the third major injury of his college career.
The Athletic’s recent Top 20 coaches ranking places Paul Pasqualoni at No. 17, recalling a decade of winning seasons at Syracuse and prompting debate over the program’s post‑Pasqualoni trajectory
Syracuse University is leveraging Florida’s talent-rich landscape, assembling a promising 2027 class that reflects a new era of recruitment led by head coach Fran Brown and general manager Thomas Caparole.
Coach Deion Sanders drops to 54th in the newest Sporting News FBS head coach rankings, yet the Colorado Buffaloes remain bullish about the upcoming season after a major staff revamp.
Virginia’s 2026 football schedule offers a relatively easy path, but traps against Delaware, Syracuse and North Carolina demand full attention to keep the Cavaliers on track for a second straight conference title game.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s annual kickoff event in Charlotte brings together 17 head coaches and over 50 top student‑athletes, setting the stage for a season marked by depth, tradition and national relevance.
Defensive back Dylan Northcutt pledged to Syracuse after official visits, citing the program’s faith‑based approach, a strong bond with Coach Fran Brown, and the influence of his father’s professional legacy.
Syracuse University's football program is hosting a wave of official and unofficial visitors, including defensive lineman Jason Lewis, who has committed to the Orange over Florida State, as the staff leverages new connections to reshape its 2027 class.
Jalen Welch, a highly ranked safety from Georgia, has committed to Syracuse football, boosting the program's 2026 recruiting class and highlighting the Orange's ability to compete for elite talent.
North Carolina’s basketball program pinpoints three winnable conference games that could determine whether it reaches a six‑win threshold in 2026.
With his contract at Memphis set to end in 2026, veteran coach Brian Kelly is rumored to be eyeing several major‑conference jobs. Here’s a rundown of the schools that could be a fit.
A new partnership between the Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University football aims to mentor local youth through a summer camp running from July 6 to August 7.
The Orange add two three‑star prospects to their 2027 class, but lose a tight end to Alabama, reshaping the roster ahead of the next recruiting cycle.