Syracuse's red-zone struggles persist despite blowout win
Even though Syracuse beat Wake Forest 30-7 on Saturday, the Orange's offensive struggles in the red zone stuck around. Read more »
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Syracuse's 3rd-down offense makes strides in win
Syracuse offensive coordinator Tim Lester didn't pinpoint a list of positives for freshman quarterback AJ Long, but he did say that the offense was better on third down than in weeks past. Read more »
Syracuse quarterback Long shows potential, struggles in first collegiate start
Syracuse true-freshman quarterback AJ Long threw for 171 yards and rushed for a touchdown, but struggled in some aspects of his decision making. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 factors that led to Syracuse's big win at Wake Forest
Three reasons why Syracuse beat Wake Forest, 30-7, in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Saturday. The win is the Orange's first in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Read more »
Shafer praises Kimble's growth as 2nd-string quarterback, doesn't rule out possibility of playing
Mitch Kimble elevated to the No. 2 spot at quarterback in Syracuse's latest depth chart, indicating that Austin Wilson won't be available at Wake Forest on Saturday. Read more »
Shafer: Hunt exploring academic options while recovering from fractured fibula
Scott Shafer discusses how Terrel Hunt, who will graduate ahead of time, is using his recovery time to explore his academic options. Read more »
Syracuse defensive line leads steady defense into matchup at Wake Forest
But as the offense shuffles through personnel changes, deals with injuries and makes tac-tical adjustments, the other side of the ball remains a steady, almost quiet constant — with the front four leading the way in recent weeks. Read more »
Shafer, Clawson analyze Syracuse-Wake Forest matchup
Much like Syracuse has, Wake Forest has relied on its defense to keep its team afloat for a good part of the season. Read more »
Shafer, Clawson discuss true freshman quarterbacks Long, Wolford
As Syracuse and Wake Forest find themselves sitting near the bottom of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference, they do so with true freshman quarterbacks currently leading their offenses. Read more »
Shafer: Right tackle Foy battling 2 leg injuries, considered week-to-week
Ivan Foy is battling two separate lower-leg injuries, SU head coach Scott Shafer said during the ACC coaches' teleconference Wednesday morning. Read more »
Shafer: Wilson won't practice Tuesday due to 'upper-body injury'
Austin Wilson has an "upper-body injury," Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer said, and is day-to-day this week ahead of the Orange's trip to Wake Forest. Read more »
Syracuse football to play Clemson at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25
Syracuse will take on Clemson at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 in Clemson, South Carolina. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPNU. Read more »
Syracuse freshman class sparks offense, offers glimpse at future in loss to Seminoles
Freshmen Steve Ishmael and AJ Long sparked the Orange's offense and offered a glimpse to what SU's future can be. Read more »
Syracuse defensive line shows ability to apply pressure in loss to Florida State
Although the Syracuse defensive line only came away with one sack, it put pressure on Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston all game long. Read more »
Winston carves up Syracuse defense as controversy swirls around him
Jameis Winston, a day after a New York Times article revealed details of legal dishonesty at Florida State, demonstrated why he’s the defending Heisman Trophy winner in the Seminoles win on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse makes too many mistakes to stick with No. 1 Florida State in 38-20 loss
Syracuse's offense, led by its young and inexperienced talent, did enough to keep the game surprisingly close. But a few too many gaffs led to a 38-20 for No. 1 Florida State in the Carrier Dome on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse releases pre-Florida State injury report
The notables who won't be participating against Florida State on Saturday include: H-back Brisly Estime, cornerback Wayne Morgan, right tackle Ivan Foy, nose tackle Eric Crume and tight end Kendall Moore. Read more »
Shafer on matchup with No. 1 Florida State: 'Why not us?'
Scott Shafer rejected questions about his new-look coaching staff and instead looked to embrace the underdog mentality during his Thursday morning press conference. Read more »
Shafer shoots down questions about McDonald-Lester switch, puts topic to rest
Holding his weekly press conference Thursday morning, the Syracuse head coach didn't entertain questions about his demotion of George McDonald from offensive coordinator to solely wide receivers coach and his subsequent promotion of quarterbacks coach Tim Lester to the head of the offense. Read more »
Weighting Game
Wayne Williams switched up his diet and dedicated himself to losing 50 pounds before the start of this season. Now, he's slowly developing into a contributor for the Orange's run defense. Read more »
Shafer, Fisher discuss Syracuse's quarterback situation ahead of Florida State matchup
SU head coach Scott Shafer said he's seen some progress from the reserve quarterbacks as they replace the injured Terrel Hunt. Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher discussed his team's approach defensively. Read more »
Shafer responds to McDonald's comments, apology, says coaching staff is 'united' going forward
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer addressed the comments George McDonald made on Tuesday night about his demotion from offensive coordinator. Read more »
Shafer discusses quarterback approach in wake of Hunt injury
Scott Shafer previewed the matchup against No. 1 Florida State in a video with Matt Park and discussed the quarterback plan going forward without injured quarterback Terrel Hunt. Read more »
Syracuse tweaks snap count, hopes to improve discipline in red zone against Louisville
In its season opener, Syracuse got away with poor discipline and execution in the red zone. But in the last two weeks, the Orange has paid the price for an abundance of penalties in and out of the red zone. Read more »
