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Orange roll to 50-7 win over CCSU in the Dome (full coverage)

Orange roll to 50-7 win over CCSU in the Dome (full coverage)
Quarterback Eric Dungey completed 28-of-36 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns and Syracuse claimed its fourth straight season opener in a 50-7 victory against Central Connecticut State on Friday night in the Dome. Dungey, who had the seventh 300-yard passing game of his career, added two rushing touchdowns. In his first game action since November 5, 2016, Dungey showed... more

Syracuse University announces Carrier Dome locker room renovation

Syracuse University announces Carrier Dome locker room renovation
Syracuse University announced on Friday that it had completed a renovation of the home locker rooms and the training rooms inside the Carrier Dome. New lockers, furniture, carpeting, a new energy-efficient ventilation system and a raised ceiling were among the improvements made that were aimed at modernizing the locker room, according to the university. Photos provided by the university show... more

BREMER: Taurean Thompson Leaves SU, Likely Headed to Seton Hall

BREMER: Taurean Thompson Leaves SU, Likely Headed to Seton Hall
Syracuse Basketball suffered a huge blow on Monday, months before the season is set to begin. Syracuse.com’s Donna Ditota reported Monday afternoon that sophomore forward Taurean Thompson withdrew from Syracuse University and likely will not be back. He averaged 9.2 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game as a freshman lasts season. In a statement, Jim Boeheim noted Thompson’s... more

Dino Babers previews Syracuse’s opening opponent Central Connecticut St. (video)

Dino Babers previews Syracuse’s opening opponent Central Connecticut St. (video)
Orange football head coach Dino Babers previews Syracuse’s season opener vs. Central Connecticut State. The Orange and Blue Devils kickoff the 2017 college football season on Friday night at 7:00 in the Carrier Dome. . MORE COVERAGE HEADING INTO FRIDAY’S DOME OPENER: – Memorial patch will honor ‘Coach Mac’ (Cuse.com) – Syracuse football Week 1 depth chart: Kayton Samuels to... more

Get to know Central Connecticut State, Syracuse football’s first opponent

Get to know Central Connecticut State, Syracuse football’s first opponent
It’s been a long nine months since Syracuse football last took the field. The offseason officially ends on Friday when the Orange takes on Central Connecticut State in the Carrier Dome at 7 p.m. SU head coach Dino Babers called opening against the Blue Devils a “very dangerous situation.” How much of that is truth and how much is coachspeak?... more

Taurean Thompson leaving to be closer to his mom; still deciding what to do next

Taurean Thompson leaving to be closer to his mom; still deciding what to do next
Two days after Syracuse University announced Taurean Thompson had requested a leave of absence from its basketball program, questions remain about his whereabouts and his plans. A person close to Thompson, who asked that his name not be used, said Thompson’s decision to leave Syracuse was based on him wanting to be closer to his mom, Sherese Piper. The Thompsons... more

Dino’s Orange kick-off 2017 campaign Friday night in the Dome.

Dino’s Orange kick-off 2017 campaign Friday night in the Dome.
The Sept. 1 gridiron clash with Central Connecticut State will mark the 128th season opener for the Syracuse football team. It will be the first time the Orange and the Blue Devils square off in football. Here are some notable numbers from Syracuse season openers: With a victory in last season’s schedule starter against Colgate, Syracuse improved to 81-42-4 (.654)... more

Syracuse football backup QB battle: Tommy DeVito sick, Zack Mahoney developing

Syracuse football backup QB battle: Tommy DeVito sick, Zack Mahoney developing
Saturday’s scrimmage marked a shifting point in the competition for Syracuse football’s backup quarterback spot. Senior Zack Mahoney went from being the leader in the clubhouse to being part of a “clouded” situation that also included freshman Tommy DeVito. Mahoney and DeVito both spent time working with the first-team offense during the intrasquad session, Mahoney said after practice on Wednesday.... more

Syracuse football’s 2017 schedule features five of AP preseason top 20

Syracuse football’s 2017 schedule features five of AP preseason top 20
On Monday, the 2017 preseason AP Poll was released, and five Syracuse Orange opponents are included among the top 20. Florida State leads the list at No. 3 overall, and Clemson sits at No. 5. LSU comes in at 13th, with Louisville 16th and Miami 18th. Syracuse faces four of those five teams on the road — with Clemson being... more

Jim Boeheim on death of Kelly Seubert: ‘It’s the saddest day we’ve ever had’

Jim Boeheim on death of Kelly Seubert: ‘It’s the saddest day we’ve ever had’
Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim described Kelly Seubert as the “heart and soul of our basketball program.” Seubert, Boeheim’s administrative assistant for the past 13 years, died on Friday after a battle with cancer. She was 53 years old. “She ran everything here,” Boeheim said Monday. “From the players, to the camps to the coaches and the administrators. She touched... more

A tribute to Coach Mac on Friday at Syracuse University (full coverage)

A tribute to Coach Mac on Friday at Syracuse University (full coverage)
In the 1980s, Coach Richard “Dick” MacPherson breathed new life into the Syracuse University football program. He confidently built teams that competed in several bowl games (including the 1987 Sugar Bowl), posted an undefeated regular season, and notched stunning victories against top-ranked teams such as No. 1 ranked Nebraska and West Virginia. Much of that magic happened in the University’s... more

Syracuse’s Matthew Moyer wraps up trip to Spain with USA East Coast

Syracuse’s Matthew Moyer wraps up trip to Spain with USA East Coast
USA East Coast, a team made up of current college players including Syracuse’s Matthew Moyer, lost to the Venezuelan National team 70-56 on Friday in Madrid, Spain. Moyer, a 6-foot-8 forward, scored seven points and grabbed five rebounds in the loss to Venezuela. Moyer’s point total seems low, but he tied for the team-high for USA East Coast in the... more

Fans get first look at 2017 Orange football team

Fans get first look at 2017 Orange football team
It was all smiles on Saturday as Syracuse Athletics hosted the annual Preferred Mutual ‘Cuse Fan Fest inside Manley Field House. It was the first opportunity for Orange Nation to engage with the 2017 Syracuse football team. Fans watched as the squad ran drills then joined in the fun by participating in a series of “Fans vs. Football” skills competitions.... more

Former Syracuse football coach Dick MacPherson dies at 86 years old

Former Syracuse football coach Dick MacPherson dies at 86 years old
Former Syracuse football coach Dick MacPherson died on Tuesday at the age of 86. Beloved for his personality and his connection to the Syracuse community, as well as his ability to win football games, MacPherson coached 10 years at the school, highlighted by an undefeated season in 1987. Led by quarterback Don McPherson, the Orange finished that year in the... more
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