Strong man-down unit helps Orange clamp Catamounts in 2nd straight win
No. 2 Syracuse’s man-down unit killed five of Vermont’s six extra-man opportunities, helping it secure a 13-5 win, its second straight to open the 2025 season. Read more »
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Observations from SU’s victory over Vermont: Bag of tricks, penalties galore
No. 2 Syracuse flashed its highlight-reel prowess against Vermont, including a between the legs goal from Finn Thomson in the first quarter. Here are more observations on SU’s 13-5 win over the Catamounts. Read more »
Jeff Nixon receives multi-year extension as Syracuse's OC
Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon has signed a new multi-year extension with the program, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday. Nixon previously received interest for the Houston Texans’ OC job. Read more »
‘OUR GAME’: Haudenosaunee push for IOC special approval to compete in lacrosse at 2028 Olympics
With lacrosse featured in the 2028 LA Olympics, the sport’s creators — the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — are still fighting to participate. Read more »
Syracuse remains at No. 2 in Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll
Syracuse men's lacrosse remained at No. 2 in the Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll Monday. The ranking comes after SU's drubbing of Jacksonville in its season-opener. Read more »
Michael Leo shines with team-high 4 goals in SU’s season-opening win
Midfielder Michael Leo dominated with four goals to lead Syracuse’s commanding season-opening win over Jacksonville. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over Jacksonville: Elite ball movement, long-pole lockdown
SU's defense, led by long poles Riley Figueiras and Billy Dwan, suffocated JU's attackmen, paving the way for an offensive explosion. Read more »
AUTHENTICALLY SAM: As a 5th-year, Sam English’s youthfulness has won over SU’s locker room
Syracuse’s midfield captain, Sam English, still plays with Legos and obsesses over Star Wars. His authentic, juvenile self is the perfect archetype to calmly lead Syracuse in its 2025 campaign. Read more »
4 key questions for No. 2 Syracuse entering its 2025 campaign
In its fourth season under head coach Gary Gait, Syracuse looks to rewrite recent postseason struggles and bring home its first championship since 2009. Read more »
SU’s 2025 ACC schedule released, conference opener on Sept. 20 at Clemson
Syracuse football’s eight-game 2025 ACC schedule was released Monday night. The Orange open conference play at Clemson on Sept. 20 and face Notre Dame on the road on Nov. 22. Read more »
Syracuse’s Jeff Nixon interviews for Houston Texans OC job
Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon interviewed for the Houston Texans’ offensive coordinator job, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Read more »
SU lands IMG offensive lineman Steven Pickard in 2026 class
Syracuse has earned a commitment from 2026 offensive lineman Steven Pickard, who attends IMG Academy in Florida. Read more »
Syracuse reportedly to hire Ricky Brumfield as special teams coordinator
Syracuse football is hiring Ricky Brumfield as its new special teams coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported Thursday. Read more »
Syracuse finishes 2024 season at No. 20 in AP Poll
Syracuse slots in at No. 20 in the final AP Top-25 Poll of the 2024 season, its highest national ranking to end a campaign since 2018. Read more »
U.S., Canada call on IOC to allow Haudenosaunee lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics
The U.S. and Canada released a statement calling on the IOC to add the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to compete in lacrosse at the 2028 Olympics. Read more »
Former Syracuse player Larry Loudis dies at 88
Former Syracuse men’s basketball player Larry Loudis died Wednesday at 88 years old, syracuse.com reported. Read more »
Fran Brown wins Bear Bryant Award for Newcomer Coach of the Year
Fran Brown has been named the Bear Bryant Award recipient for Newcomer Coach of the Year after leading Syracuse to a 10-win season in 2024. Read more »
Camden native Jojo White commits to Syracuse’s 2026 class
Offensive lineman Jojo White, a Camden, New Jersey, native, has committed to Syracuse’s 2026 class, he announced on social media Sunday. Read more »
Kyle McCord declares for NFL Draft, no longer pursuing NCAA waiver
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Kyle McCord is no longer pursuing a waiver from the NCAA to play a fifth season, choosing to enter the 2025 NFL Draft after a record-setting year at SU. Read more »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse reveals 2025 schedule
Syracuse men’s lacrosse has revealed its 2025 schedule, consisting of 14 games. The Orange begin their season in the JMA Wireless Dome on Feb. 1 against Jacksonville. 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 »
Rutgers transfer WR Chris Long Jr. decommits from Syracuse
Chris Long Jr. announced on X he is re-opening his recruitment. The former Rutgers wide receiver committed to Syracuse last month. Read more »
‘Height of the Big East’: Remembering Dikembe Mutombo’s legacy in Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry
Dikembe Mutombo is hailed in the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry for his imposing shot-blocking presence. Ahead of the matchup’s 100th edition, former players and coaches remembered Mutombo’s legacy. Read more »
Kyle McCord announces he will play in Holiday Bowl vs. Washington State
Syracuse QB Kyle McCord announced on CBS5 he’ll play in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27. The game is likely McCord’s last appearance with SU. Read more »
