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Evaluating Amari Odom: Should Syracuse Football Make a Change at Quarterback?

The 1-2 Syracuse Orange lost 27-13 to the 3-0 Pitt Panthers on Thursday, and one of the biggest concerns after the loss was their continued struggle at quarterback.

Syracuse Defense News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 20

2028 ATH Marques Harris Praises Syracuse Defense After Game Day Visit

2028 ATH Marques Harris is one of the most heavily recruited players in his class. The Baltimore (MD) Milford Mill Academy prospect holds offers from schools like Tennessee, Maryland, Penn State, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 19

3-Star 2028 ATH Dontaye Day-Thompson Wowed by Syracuse Game Day Visit

In January 2025, Syracuse was the first Power 4 school to offer Atlantic City (NJ) High ATH Dontaye Day-Thompson. The Orange have kept in touch with him ever since, and he got his first look at Central New York over the weekend when Syracuse hosted Cal.

College Football News / The Spun / September 18

Syracuse Coach Fran Brown Snaps On Refs, Accuses Them Of Cheating

Syracuse lost by two touchdowns in a road game against ACC rival Pitt last night and Orange head coach Fran Brown was fuming throughout the loss. There was one moment during the game where Brown started yelling the face of one of the referees.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 18

Calls Mount Against Syracuse HC Fran Brown For Misbehaving With Referee

Disaster. That is perhaps the only word that could capture the Syracuse-Pittsburgh game, though the chaos had little to do with what unfolded between the lines.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 18

3 Takeaways From Syracuse Football’s 27-13 Loss to Pitt

PITTSBURGH — Syracuse (1-2, 0-2 ACC) lost to Pitt (3-0, 1-0) on Thursday night, 27-13, in their second conference game in as many weeks. Steve Angeli once again struggled, throwing for two interceptions in the fourth quarter.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 18

Syracuse Falls 27-13 to Pitt Behind Second-Half Collapse, Quarterback Turnovers

Syracuse dropped its second game in a row against Pittsburgh on Thursday. Here's a quick take on the matchup. For the second straight week, Syracuse suffered a gut-wrenching second-half collapse defined by quarterback giveaways, kicking woes and physical trench play, falling 27-13 to Pittsburgh on Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 17

'Pleasantly Surprised': 2028 ATH Elijah Hill Recaps Syracuse Visit and New Offer

2028 ATH Elijah Hill is one of the most heavily recruited players in his class. The defensive back/wide receiver for Gibsonia (PA) Pine-Richland holds over half a dozen offers, including from Pitt, Kent State, Miami (OH) and Akron.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 16

'The Coaches Tell You the Real': 2028 ATH TJ Maddox Recaps Syracuse Visit

2028 ATH TJ Maddox has been hearing from the Orange since the beginning of his recruitment. Syracuse was the first school to offer the Atco (NJ) Winslow Township wide receiver and defensive back in 2024, and the Orange have remained in consistent contact with him since.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 16

Sought-After 2028 EDGE Akeem Jones Jr. Highlights Atmosphere After Syracuse Visit

2028 Richland (NJ) St. Augustine Prep EDGE Akeem Jones Jr. is one of the most sought after prospects in his class. His offer sheet includes Boston College, Duke, North Carolina, Penn State, Pittsburgh and Syracuse, and the Orange hosted him over the weekend for their game against Cal.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 16

Navy Commit Drew Clancy Discusses Syracuse Visit and Relationship with Orange Staff

2027 linebacker Drew Clancy has been committed to Navy since June, but Syracuse has been a school that has continued to recruit the Kennett (PA) Square prospect during that time.

College Football News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 15

Fran Brown Issues Blunt Truth on Syracuse Accountability and Penalties Ahead of Pitt

Following a deflating 21-18 loss to California in their ACC opener, it would be easy for Syracuse head coach Fran Brown to make excuses for his 1-1 squad.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / September 15

Syracuse QB Steve Angeli Still Has Carney's Trust Despite Cal Loss

Syracuse dropped a disappointing game to Cal in its ACC opener on Saturday, losing 21-18. The Orange had led for most of the game, but a series of blunders in the fourth quarter, including two backbreaking intereceptions from quarterback Steve Angeli handed the Orange their first loss of the season.