Dino Babers
Syracuse finally back at football practice; pads on Friday

By John Kekis Apr. 01, 2021 06:13 PM EDT
Syracuse opened football practice this week and it sure felt good after a one-year hiatus, even just wearing shorts. “It’s not like...

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) celebrates after running for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next up

John Fineran Dec. 05, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Syracuse wide receiver Nykeim Johnson (4) runs past a defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at the in Syracuse, N.Y. (Scott Schild /The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse's Chris Elmore is one of a kind

By John Kekis Dec. 04, 2020 01:30 AM EST

Syracuse tight end Aaron Hackett (89) celebrates his touchdown catch against Boston College with teammates during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
No. 2 Irish hope to build ACC, CFP resume against Orange

By John Fineran Dec. 03, 2020 02:51 PM EST

North Carolina State defensive back Joshua Pierre-Louis, left, tackles Syracuse wide receiver Taj Harris (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at the in Syracuse, N.Y. (Scott Schild /The Post-Standard via AP)
North Carolina State rallies to defeat Syracuse 36-29

By Mark Frank Nov. 28, 2020 04:10 PM EST

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren laughs with quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) after the team's 38-22 victory over Florida Stateof an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Syracuse hosts NC State hoping to break 6-game skid

By John Kekis Nov. 27, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse's Dino Babers trying to stay positive, not easy

By John Kekis Nov. 23, 2020 06:23 PM EST

Cunningham has 2 TDs, Louisville shuts out Syracuse 30-0

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 20, 2020 10:38 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Having familiar faces back on defense made a big difference for Louisville. So did protecting the ball after...

Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) runs against Boston College during the first half of NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Louisville, Syracuse look to finish stretch run on high note

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 19, 2020 12:23 PM EST

North Carolina players enter Kenan Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
ACC could benefit from show of force behind 3 ranked teams

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2020 01:01 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) looks down the line of scrimmage during the first half of NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Boston College sends Syracuse to fifth straight loss, 16-13

By Mark Frank Nov. 07, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Syracuse linebacker Stefon Thompson (27) puts pressure on Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse hosts BC hoping to end four-game skid

By John Kekis Nov. 05, 2020 12:02 PM EST

Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Wake Forest wins 4th straight, overpowers Syracuse 38-14

By Mark Frank Oct. 31, 2020 03:34 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse hosts Wake Forest and looks to end 3-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 29, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Syracuse running back Markenzy Pierre (22) is tackled by Clemson cornerback Fred Davis II (2) during an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse hopeful of finishing season on an upswing

By John Kekis Oct. 27, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Syracuse defensive back Garrett Williams (14) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
South Carolina at LSU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks near the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse at Clemson 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper (17) hands off to Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 1 Clemson wakes up late to beat Syracuse 47-21

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 24, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against LSU during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. Georgia Tech will play at home against the nation's top-ranked team for the first time in 40 years when No. 1 Clemson, let by the high-profile tandem of quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne, puts its perfect record on the line on Saturday, Oct. 17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
No. 1 Clemson looks for 27th straight ACC win vs. Syracuse

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 02:24 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers yells to his team as they play against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Babers is in the midst of a second straight subpar season and not much relief is in sight. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Lawrence leads midyear honors in ACC with mistake-free play

By Aaron Beard Oct. 21, 2020 12:43 PM EDT