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Syracuse men’s basketball: thoughts after the exhibition games
Syracuse’s Orange wrapped up three preseason exhibitions and head coach Gerry McNamara is already highlighting both depth and concerns ahead of the October 28 season opener. Guard flexibility shines, with Moesch and Dual offering interchangeable options, and the roster’s positional versatility—four perimeter players versus Niagara and a Tasman Goodrick‑anchored front line—gives McNamara matchup tools. Yet shooting woes loom: the team hit just 31% from three (22‑72) and struggled on half‑court offense, while rebounding and defense showed lapses. Freshman Ryan Moesch emerged as the surprise star, while Kiyan Anthony’s flat play and inconsistent glass work raise red flags. McNamara’s candid post‑game critiques suggest an urgent focus on execution.
What receipts do Mr and Mrs ACC actually have?
The ACC’s new “Receipts” ad campaign, spotted during fall ACC Network games, introduces Mr. and Mrs. ACC as fans of all 18 conference schools, including Notre Dame. While the initial spots celebrate conference highlights, the writer speculates that future installments could take a darker turn—imagine a Curry Barker‑directed series that flips from nostalgic moments to revealing legal battles involving Clemson, FSU and a possible SEC‑related lawsuit, with ominous music and stark visuals. The piece teases how the campaign might evolve over the 2026‑27 athletic year, mixing fan cheer with potential controversy.
Syracuse Football: a little desperation pays off
Syracuse finally snaps its ACC skid with a gritty 28-27 overtime win over North Carolina on October 24, 2026. Trailing 10-0, coach Fran Brown twice elects to go for fourth‑down conversions, signaling confidence that fuels a comeback. Though two early fourth‑down attempts fail in the second half, the defense forces a quick three‑and‑out, setting up Jeff Nixon’s decisive pass to Umari Hatcher. The Orange’s running backs punch out over 3 yards after contact per carry, and most defenders post PFF tackling grades above 70. A missed kick and penalties linger, but the one‑point victory could spark confidence for the remainder of the season.
Syracuse Olympic Sports Update: volleyball gets 1st ACC win
Syracuse’s Olympic sports roundup highlights a breakthrough 3-1 ACC win for the women’s volleyball team over Virginia, their first conference victory of the season. Field hockey posts a 3-2 win versus Stanford and a penalty‑stroke triumph over #16 Cal. Ice hockey is idle, while women’s soccer suffers a 6-1 loss at Louisville, slipping to the ACC’s bottom. Men’s soccer draws 1-1 with Virginia, and cross‑country dominates the John Reif Classic, sweeping the top four men’s spots and top three women’s spots. Upcoming matchups include Boston College (field hockey), Delaware (ice hockey), Miami (women’s soccer), UNC and Duke (volleyball), and Virginia Tech (men’s soccer).
Syracuse football: Orange open as underdogs hosting ranked SMU
The Syracuse Orange head into their Oct. 31 home clash with No. 19 SMU as 9.5‑point underdogs, despite a dramatic 31‑30 overtime win over North Carolina that snapped an 11‑game ACC skid. Calvin Russell III caught the game‑winning TD, while injuries have thinned the roster: quarterbacks Amari Odom is out for the season and Malachi Nelson remains sidelined, and running back Steve Angeli returns from a PRP injection. SMU, fresh off a 59‑20 rout of Cal, leads the series 2‑0, including a 31‑18 victory at Dallas last year. Kickoff is 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Syracuse men’s basketball: Takeaways from Syracuse’s final exhibition win over Niagara
Syracuse closed its three-game exhibition run with a 71-58 victory over Niagara, but the win slipped from a 17‑point lead as the Purple Eagles narrowed the gap to four in the second half. Coach Gerry McNamara left key players out: transfer Aiden Tobiason missed the game with a hamstring injury, and sophomore Sadiq White saw limited minutes after early foul trouble and low rebounding numbers. Freshman Kiyan Anthony remained stagnant, going scoreless in 13 minutes and shooting 2‑for‑16 across all exhibitions. Point‑guard Ryan Moesch outshone senior Garwey Dual, posting nine points, six assists and four steals, while Dual struggled to generate offense. The takeaways highlight rebounding woes, scoring inconsistencies and the ongoing point‑guard dilemma as the Orange prepare for the regular season.
Three takeaways from Syracuse’s 31-30 OT win at North Carolina
Calvin Russell III delivered a career‑night for Syracuse, catching eight passes for 86 yards, scoring the game‑winning touchdown and the decisive two‑point conversion in overtime as the Orange edged North Carolina 31‑30 in Chapel Hill. The victory ends a 12‑game ACC losing streak and highlights three takeaways: Russell’s emergence as a reliable deep threat, Ahmad Miller’s 125‑yard, one‑touchdown effort that steadied third‑down conversions, and lingering issues—penalties and a shaky kicking unit that missed five extra points and seven field goals this season. The win could prove pivotal for the Orange’s season trajectory.
Syracuse football: Orange snap ACC losing streak with OT win over UNC
Syracuse finally halts its 11‑game ACC skid with a 31‑30 overtime thriller at North Carolina on Oct. 24, 2026. QB Steve Angeli threw a 3rd‑and‑long TD to Calvin Russell, who then slipped in the two‑point conversion for the win. The Orange (3‑4, 1‑4) rallied after a 13‑10 halftime deficit, highlighted by Ahmad Miller’s 125‑yard, 30‑carry effort and a 76‑yard strike to Umari Hatcher. Despite four missed fourth‑down conversions, Syracuse outgained UNC 455‑372 and forced a sack on a crucial fourth‑down play. The victory sets up a home clash with #23 SMU Saturday at noon.
Syracuse men’s basketball: Orange outlast Niagara 71-58
Syracuse men’s basketball clinches a 71-58 exhibition win over Niagara in Buffalo, sparking a 10-0 early lead before easing off. A smaller five-man rotation — Ryan Moesch, Garway Dual, Gavin Doty, Mark Morano and Luke Wilson — sees Doty top the box score with 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Wilson adds 12. The Orange dominate the glass (43-24) and the paint (36-18), but shoot just 44.8% overall and 6‑of‑25 from three. Niagara’s Logan Woods scores 12, yet Syracuse’s defense and second‑chance points secure the victory. The team heads into the regular season on Nov. 2 against New Haven.
Syracuse football: game thread vs North Carolina
Syracuse (2-4, 0-4) heads to Chapel Hill on Oct. 24 to battle North Carolina (4-2, 2-1) with a 7:30 p.m. ACC Network kickoff. The thread highlights key storylines—quarterback outlook, top receiver Umari Hatcher, emerging leader Calvin Russell, and pre‑game predictions—while inviting fans to join the live chat. With the Orange seeking their first win, the post offers a quick rundown of what to watch and links to related rankings and previews.
Syracuse men’s basketball: Francis Folefac’s next challenge is expanding his game
Francis Folefac, the 6‑foot‑7 forward who helped Siena guard MAAC Player of the Year Kevair Kennedy and later took on NCAA Tournament opponent Cam Boozer, joins Gerry McNamara’s Syracuse staff with a new mandate: expand his skill set and defend any position. After evolving from a bench‑player to a versatile scorer and playmaker—recording 14 assists in three games against Merrimack and seven versus Saint Peter’s—Folefac aims to be a 1‑through‑5 defender and offensive hub for the Orange. While early exhibition games show he’s still adjusting to Syracuse’s size and competition from newcomer Amarri Monroe, his ground‑and‑pound physicality and playmaking could give Sadiq White a fresh edge at forward.
TNIAAM Reacts Results: Orange fans still believe in Fran Brown
A recent TNIAAM poll shows Syracuse Orange fans still backing head coach Fran Brown despite just one conference win in two seasons. Supporters point to quarterback Steve Angeli’s return, past 10‑win success and the depth Brown has recruited, while blaming injuries, penalties and missed field goals on bad luck rather than coaching. Comments from fans Maxima231 and Cusegrad10 argue Brown deserves another year, noting the financial cost of replacing the staff. The article links to game lines and a FanDuel survey on Brown’s future.
We asked an Etsy psychic to manifest a Syracuse Football turnaround
Syracuse fans desperate for a turn‑around enlist an Etsy psychic, Celeste, to manifest four more wins and a bowl game for the struggling 2026 Orange. After a 2‑4 start and mounting injuries, the author recounts the clairvoyant’s energetic ritual—clearing “gray fog” from the locker room, injecting “electric blue” focus, and sending healing vibes to injured players. The piece blends vivid photo credit of quarterback Steve Angeli’s game against California with a tongue‑in‑cheek plea for spiritual boost, highlighting the quirky lengths fans will go to revive the program.
Syracuse football: predictions and poll vs UNC
The Syracuse Orange (2-4, 0-4 in the ACC) travel to face the UNC Tar Heels (4-2, 2-1) on October 31, 2025, with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on the ACC Network. Analysts predict a UNC win, with scores ranging from 23‑13 to 28‑17. Key factors include Syracuse’s uncertain quarterback situation—Danny Lauter or Steve Angeli—and UNC’s solid defense under coach Bill Belichick. The Orange must rely on defense or special teams to stay competitive as they battle an ACC losing streak.
Syracuse men’s basketball: what to watch for vs Niagara
Syracuse’s final exhibition pits the Orange against Niagara on Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. in Buffalo. Coach Gerry McNamara and Greg Paulus focus on four key fixes: rebounding (the Orange are –14 on the glass and have allowed 26 second‑chance points), health (injuries have shuffled the rotation), paint defense (a 30‑20 loss to UConn and a 40‑26 setback to Siena highlight rim woes), and backcourt efficiency (guard shooting is 15‑68 overall). A strong showing could boost confidence before the regular season.
Orange in the NFL: week six update
Week six sees former Orange players making their mark in the NFL. Arizona’s Garrett Williams logs six tackles in a win over the Rams, while Atlanta’s Matthew Bergeron earns a 61.9 PFF grade against Chicago. Cleveland’s kicker Andre Szmyt bounces back after a missed attempt to nail the game‑winning field goal, lifting the Browns to first place with a 2‑3 FG record and a perfect extra‑point day. Other highlights: Zaire Franklin posts five tackles and two QB hurries for Green Bay, Oronde Gadsden catches three passes for the Chargers, and Riley Dixon punts five times for Tampa Bay with a 40.8‑yard net average. The post recaps each ex‑Orange player's week‑by‑week contributions.
Syracuse football: QB Amari Odom and QB Malachi Nelson undergo surgery
Syracuse Orange coach Fran Brown announced that QBs Amari Odom and Malachi Nelson have both had surgery. Odom’s shoulder operation ends his season after a 335‑yard, five‑TD performance in the 42‑41 OT win over UConn. Nelson’s tight‑rope surgery for a high‑ankle sprain will sideline him for several weeks; he logged 532 yards and three TDs in two starts. Backup Steve Angeli remains questionable after recent PRP treatment for a torn Achilles, leaving the Orange likely to turn to transfer Danny Lauter for the upcoming matchup against North Carolina on Oct. 24. The team hopes to halt an 11‑game ACC skid.
Syracuse football: what to watch for vs North Carolina
Syracuse (2‑4, 0‑4 ACC) heads to Chapel Hill on Saturday night to chase its first ACC win of 2026 against UNC (4‑2, 2‑1). The Orange’s biggest issue is red‑zone efficiency – they’ve been reaching the 20‑yard line but settling for field goals, while UNC’s defense has allowed only eight TDs in 19 red‑zone trips. Regardless of who starts at quarterback, Syracuse must cash those opportunities and avoid turnovers that could give UNC extra chances, as the Tar Heels have five interceptions and three fumble recoveries this season. Fixing red‑zone scoring will be key to snapping the losing streak.
Syracuse football: Calvin Russell is already leading the Orange
Freshman wide receiver Calvin Russell III is already emerging as the leader of the Syracuse Orange, head coach Fran Brown confirms. The five‑star recruit, who recovered from Achilles surgery in April, posted a breakout performance on Oct. 3 against UConn and logged six catches for 53 yards and his first collegiate touchdown against Louisville on Oct. 17. At 6‑foot‑5, 205 lb, Russell’s size and speed are challenging defenses, and teammates say he holds veterans accountable in practice. Brown says the veteran‑like rookie now needs more targets.
Syracuse men’s basketball: How does Orange spending rank among Power 5 programs?
A CBS Sports analysis reveals that Syracuse men’s basketball sits in Tier 5 of seven Power 5 spending tiers, with an estimated roster value of $10‑12 million—well below the ACC average of $13.5 million. While the ACC shows the widest budget gaps, Syracuse’s spend puts it among teams that all made the NCAA Tournament last season, though the Orange lost to fellow Tier 5 opponents Iowa State, NC State and Clemson in 2025‑26. The piece highlights how the Orange could face either a top or bottom spender in conference play, offering context for the upcoming season’s budget-driven expectations.
Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse: Orange head down to Dallas for ACC v IVY League Challenge
Syracuse men’s lacrosse heads to Dallas for the 2027 ACC vs. Ivy League Challenge at Gerald Ford Stadium. The Orange will face defending national champion Princeton on March 5 (5 p.m.) and longtime rival Cornell on March 7 (1 p.m.). This marks the third consecutive matchup with Princeton—SU lost 11‑7 in 2026 after a quarterfinal win two years earlier—while Cornell has won the last three meetings, most recently 13‑8 in 2019, averaging 17 points per game. Last year SU split the event, losing to Princeton and winning an overtime thriller at Penn.
Syracuse football: Umari Hatcher is on pace for a record-setting receiving season
Halfway through the 2026 season, Syracuse wideout Umari Hatcher is on track for a historic receiving year despite the Orange’s overall struggles. With 50 catches, 784 yards and seven touchdowns in six games, he ranks top‑10 nationally in three categories and top‑3 in two, sitting third overall in catches and yards behind only Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Maryland’s Chris Durr Jr. Hatcher’s numbers already rival his five‑year career totals and place him among a select group of Syracuse legends such as Steve Ishmael and Marvin Harrison. If he maintains this pace, he could finish with 100 receptions, 1,568 yards and 14 TDs, a record‑setting stretch for the program.
Syracuse Men’s Soccer: Where do the Orange rank in the ACC?
Syracuse men’s soccer sits near the bottom of the ACC, tied with Boston College and just ahead of Duke at 1-4-1 in conference play. The Orange hold a modest 7-6-1 overall record but have struggled offensively, scoring only two ACC goals—the fewest in the league—while allowing seven, ranking fourth defensively. A win‑or‑lose ACC tournament road game against North Carolina looms, and Syracuse’s final two regular‑season matches versus Virginia and Virginia Tech could be pivotal for an at‑large NCAA bid. With the ACC projected to send ten teams to the tournament, the Orange need a late‑season surge to secure a third tournament appearance in four years.
ACC Football Power Rankings after week 7
Miami escaped with a win and we have one big question left- can the ACC get a 2nd CFP team this season? Let’s get to this week’s ACC power rankings: ********************************************************************************************************* What did we get wrong this week?
Syracuse at North Carolina: TV/streaming, time, odds, history & more
Syracuse (2-4, 0-4 ACC) travels to Kenan Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 pm to face Bill Belichick‑coached North Carolina (4-2, 2-1). The Tar Heels are 8.5‑point favorites on Fanduel and lead the rivalry 5‑3. UNC last beat the Orange 27-10 in the Dome, and they entered their next game with a 24-20 win over Duke. Key players to watch: Syracuse receiver Umari Hatcher (tied for nation‑best 8.3 catches per game, 784 yards) and UNC transfer Derek McDonald, who tops the ACC with 56 tackles. The matchup streams on ACC Network/WatchESPN, with radio on Cuse.com, TK 99/105, WAER 88.3, and SiriusXM 258.
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