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Syracuse Football: How Top PFF Performers Fueled the Orange's Second Straight ACC Win

The 4-4 Syracuse Orange defeated No. 19 SMU 30-27, earning their first win over a ranked opponent since the end of the 2024 season. The victory also gave Syracuse its second straight ACC win, marking the first time since 2024 that the Orange have won consecutive conference games.

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'Felt Like Home': 2030 NY Receiver Luke Maurino Talks Syracuse Game Day Visit

In June, Syracuse was among the first schools to offer 2030 wide receiver Luke Maurino following an outstanding performance at Franchise Camp as an eighth grader.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / November 3

'I Can See Myself Playing There': 2028 QB Zymere Weaver Details Syracuse Visit

2028 quarterback Zymere Weaver got a closer look at Central New York over the weekend when the Orange hosted No. 19 SMU. Though Weaver has been on campus before, including for spring practice in March, this was his first opportunity taking in a game day atmosphere at the JMA Wireless Dome.

Fran Brown News / Syracuse Orange On SI / November 2

What Bryan Blair and Fran Brown said before Syracuse hosts Clemson Saturday in the Dome

The old adage that "timing is everything" is certainly applicable to 2026 Syracuse football, with interest in the Orange escalating to a season peak following

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / November 2

'Cuse Brought the Energy': Recruits React to Syracuse’s Upset Win Over No. 19 SMU

Syracuse pulled off its biggest win of the season on Saturday, defeating No. 19 SMU, 30-27. More than two dozen recruits were on campus to take in the win, and we caught up with several of them after for their takes on the Orange.

Steve Angeli News / ESPN / October 31

Angeli, Syracuse strike with 17 seconds left to upset No. 19 SMU

Steve Angeli hit little-used tight end Noah Meyers on a 2-yard scoring strike with 17 seconds to go and Syracuse defeated No. 19 SMU.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 31

Syracuse continues impressive trend under HC Fran Brown in win over No. 19 SMU

Ranked teams, beware when playing at Syracuse.

Syracuse upsets No. 19 SMU on last-minute TD pass

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Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 31

Top 2028 Recruits Preview Game Day Visits to Syracuse for SMU Matchup

Syracuse will host more than two dozen recruits this weekend as they prepare to battle No. 19 SMU. We caught up with three recruits prior to their visits to get their thoughts on SU.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 30

2028 Syracuse Commit Invited to Elite Showcase

2028 Jacksonville (FL) Zarephath Academy offensive lineman Omari Lawson has been invited to the Under Armour Next 2027 All-America Game. The game is a showcase of elite talent from around the country played in Florida in January.

Fran Brown News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 28

Fran Brown Learning From Past Mistake Has Kept Syracuse's Season Afloat

By every assessment, Syracuse’s season has not gone according to plan. Fran Brown’s seat is warming a bit, even after snapping an 11-game losing streak in conference play.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 28

Key PFF Standouts Who Sealed Syracuse’s ACC Victory Over UNC

The 3-4 Syracuse Orange are coming off their biggest win of the season, defeating North Carolina 31-30 in overtime. The victory gave Syracuse its first ACC win of the season and snapped a conference losing streak that lasted more than a year.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 28

Syracuse Football Uniform History From Ben Schwartzwalder to New Otto Helmets

There was some big off-the-field news this week before Syracuse looks to win back-to-back ACC regular season games in successive weeks for the first time in five years.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 27

2028 QB Gino Wang Recaps First Game Day Trip to Syracuse

Syracuse was the first Power 4 program to offer 2028 quarterback Gino Wang, and earlier in October, the signal caller visited the SU campus for their matchup against Louisville.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 26

Off momentum from an ACC win, Syracuse football eyes Saturday's home game v. Top 20 ranked SMU

The last time Fran Brown held an in-season, Monday afternoon media event coming off his team defeating an ACC opponent, was Septemeber 22, 2025, two days after a masterful 34-21 road win at Clemson, and five days before falling soundly 38-3 to Duke in the Dome without Angel, after his seson-ending injury against the Tigers.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 26

South Jersey Prospect Elijah Campbell Reacts to First Game Day at Syracuse

In May 2025, Syracuse was the first program to offer 2028 ATH Elijah Campbell. They’ve remained in close touch with him since then, and earlier in October, welcomed him to Central New York for a game day visit when they played Louisville.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 25

What Fran Brown, and Orange players said after Syracuse's thrilling 31-30 OT win at North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The some 100 year old phrase "Close, but no cigar" certainly described the Orange's four 2026 ACC losses heading into Saturday night's road test at Kenan Stadium, in which the 'Cuse entered about a nine-point underdog against a Tar Heels team coming off a fierce rivalry game win at Duke.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 24

Takeaways, Hero, and Zero From Syracuse Football's 26-25 OT Win Over North Carolina

Syracuse defeated North Carolina, 31-30, to snap a year-old conference losing streak. After North Carolina scored on their opening drive to kick off overtime, the Orange responded with a seven-play drive that culminated in a a Calvin Russell four-yard touchdown pass from Steve Angeli.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 24

Syracuse Tops Niagara 71-58 in Final Exhibition: Top Takeaways Ahead of Season Opener

Syracuse defeated Niagara 71-58 in its final exhibition game, giving Gerry McNamara and his staff one last chance to evaluate the Orange in-game before the regular-season opener Nov.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / October 23

2029 DB Jordan Wilson Lauds Syracuse Staff, Game Day Atmosphere in Dome

In September, 2029 defensive back Jordan Wilson received his first offer from Syracuse. The coaching staff has been in steady touch with Wilson since then, and on Saturday, he got his first look at Syracuse when they hosted him for their matchup against Louisville.