Jarveon Howard
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

Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) scrambles to avoid North Carolina defender Jahlil Taylor (52) in first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.(Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Syracuse coach Dino Babers hoping to see improvement

By John Kekis Sep. 15, 2020 06:27 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Dyami Brown during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. No. 18 North Carolina has plenty of hype with quarterback Sam Howell leading an offense full of returning playmakers for Mack Brown's second season. The Tar Heels open Saturday against Syracuse with a chance to prove the hype is deserved. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
No. 18 Tar Heels open season against Orange in ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Sep. 10, 2020 02:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers heads to the locker room at halftime of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Syracuse, N.Y. Babers has had to cope with three missed practices as he tries to get the Orange ready for a football season during a pandemic. So far, so good. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Syracuse coach Dino Babers likes his Orange's leadership

By John Kekis Sep. 08, 2020 02:21 AM EDT

Duke's Aaron Young (81) carries the ball as Syracuse's Trill Williams (6) attempts a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Syracuse not thinking postseason just yet

By John Kekis Nov. 18, 2019 05:27 PM EST

Syracuse's Clayton Welch (11) and Trishton Jackson (86) celebrate after Jackson scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Syracuse routs Duke 49-6, snaps 4-game slide

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 16, 2019 07:37 PM EST

Syracuse wide receiver Sean Riley looks for a way past a Liberty defender during an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
No. 22 Syracuse, back issues ruin Freeze's debut, 24-0

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 31, 2019 09:30 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

Syracuse fullback Chris Elmore (36) celebrates with running back Abdul Adams (23) after Adams scored a touchdown on a 3-yard run against West Virginia during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington State beat Iowa State 28-26 in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2018 09:18 PM EST

Syracuse running back Jarveon Howard (28) crosses the goal line for Syracuse touchdown against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
No. 13 Syracuse beats Louisville 54-23 _ perfect in dome

By Mark Frank Nov. 09, 2018 10:57 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Syracuse's Eric Dungey (2) reaches for a first down as Wake Forest's Luke Masterson (12) and Chris Calhoun (6) defend in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dungey, No. 22 Syracuse beat Wake Forest 41-24

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 03, 2018 04:28 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dungey, No. 22 Syracuse beat Wake Forest 41-24

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 03, 2018 03:50 PM EDT

NC State defensive back Tanner Ingle, right, tackles Syracuse wide receiver Sean Riley on a kick return during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Syracuse beats No. 22 NC State 51-41

By John Kekis Oct. 27, 2018 11:09 PM EDT

Syracuse's Dontae Strickland dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. Syracuse won 30-7. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse on a roll in third season under coach Dino Babers

By John Kekis Sep. 18, 2018 08:49 PM EDT