Arciniega, Kirkland add depth to Syracuse linebacker group
Scott Shafer is, at his core, a defensive guy. He spent the past four years as Syracuse's defensive coordinator before being promoted to head coach… Read more »
Writer archives: David Wilson
Doeren lists QB Mitchell as questionable
Pete Thomas is North Carolina State’s unquestioned quarterback for now, but Brandon Mitchell still provides a dimension to the Wolfpack’s offense off the bench —… Read more »
Syracuse's lack of No. 1 receiver finally bites Orange against Clemson
Syracuse has yet to find a consistent top receiving threat this season. On Saturday, that finally emerged as a horrifying issue. The Orange's wide receivers… Read more »
Former SU quarterback McPherson breaks down Hunt, Boyd
After a standout career as a quarterback at Syracuse from 1984-87, Don McPherson has made a living off of analyzing the position and the game.… Read more »
Clemson gives ACC legitimate shot at national championship
The Southeastern Conference is the pinnacle of excellence. Teams from that league have won a staggering seven straight national titles. A team from another conference… Read more »
Q&A with Clemson beat writer Aaron Ransdell of The Tiger
Syracuse opens up its Atlantic Coast Conference tenure with the premier team in the league. No. 3 Clemson visits the Carrier Dome on Saturday hoping… Read more »
Syracuse schedules Orange Madness for Oct. 18
Orange Madness, Syracuse's version of Midnight Madness, will take place in the Carrier Dome on Oct. 18 and be featured as part of ESPNU's Midnight… Read more »
Shafer embraces underdog mentality ahead of Clemson
In each of the past two seasons, Scott Shafer has watched from his old booth high above the Carrier Dome field as Syracuse orchestrated upsets… Read more »
Shafer lists Reddish as game-time decision
Against Clemson’s potent passing attack, Syracuse will need all the help in the secondary that it can get. But as game day draws closer, Brandon… Read more »
Send it in, Jerome: After decision to return to school, Smith guides Syracuse into ACC with something to prove
The phrase doesn’t necessarily have one meaning. “The hay is never in the barn.” It first spawned from a conversation between Jerome Smith and former… Read more »
Shafer hasn't changed approach leading up to Clemson
As of now, Clemson is the biggest game on Syracuse’s schedule. The Tigers are the No. 3 team in the country, the Atlantic Coast Conference… Read more »
Syracuse-North Carolina State set for 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Oct. 12
Syracuse and North Carolina State will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 in Raleigh, N.C., the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Monday. The game… Read more »
Thompson emerges as contributor on Syracuse defensive line after injury, position change
Ron Thompson thought it was just a groin strain. It was just a week before the start of his freshman season and the four-star tight… Read more »
Krautman to undergo season-ending surgery
Syracuse kicker Ross Krautman will undergo season-ending surgery for a “hip-related injury,” SU Athletics announced in a press release on Sunday. Krautman, a senior, played… Read more »
SU running backs turn in 2nd straight strong performance
The hay is finally in the barn, Jerome Smith announced via Twitter after Saturday’s game. Once again, Syracuse did not have a 100-yard rusher, but… Read more »
Syracuse honors Edson family with win against Tulane
For parts of the past week, Syracuse’s upcoming game against Tulane fell into the background. A week ago, Rob Edson, a former chief financial officer… Read more »
Reddish, Welsh miss 2nd half with lower-body injuries
Cornerback Brandon Reddish and defensive end Robert Welsh suffered lower-body injuries and missed the second half of Syracuse’s 52-17 win over Tulane on Saturday. Head… Read more »
RIDING THE WAVE: Syracuse thrashes Tulane in 2nd straight 50-plus point victory
Terrel Hunt is a gamer. As Syracuse heads into its bye week that much is clear. He’s played the majority of the Orange’s past two… Read more »
Need for speed: Syracuse tries to keep up offensive tempo against Tulane
The offense has only come in flashes for Syracuse. It first surfaced on the opening drive of the second half in Evanston, Ill., when Drew… Read more »
Clemson moving on without starting wide receiver; Addazio wants 'hard-nosed' practices
Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd lost one of his favorite targets last week when Charone Peake tore his ACL in practice last Wednesday. The junior wide… Read more »
Broyld getting better grasp of playbook
For the first two weeks of the season, Ashton Broyld operated almost exclusively out of the slot. But in Syracuse's 54-0 pounding of Wagner on… Read more »
Krautman has slight tear in pelvic area
Kicker Ross Krautman has a slight tear in his pelvic area, Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer said during his weekly teleconference on Tuesday. Krautment underwent… Read more »
Hunt to start against Tulane after strong showing versus Wagner
After a dazzling performance against Wagner, Syracuse quarterback Terrel Hunt will make his first career start Saturday against Tulane, Scott Shafer announced during his weekly… Read more »
Wilson: Allen's failures tell more than Hunt's dominance in quarterback decision
This was the moment Terrel Hunt had waited for since the spring. This was the moment he knows he deserved. He stepped onto the field… Read more »
