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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

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 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

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff over Heinz Field before the start of an NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Syracuse , Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died late Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse at Pittsburgh 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 01:39 PM 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

Syracuse running back Moe Neal breaks free to score a touchdown during the second half against Liberty in an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
Syracuse defense purring; offense needs a jolt

By John Kekis Sep. 03, 2019 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Redshirt sophomore Tommy DeVito is ready to step in. He's accumulated more experience than most backups. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons, File)
Focus for Syracuse's Dino Babers: prove last year no fluke

By John Kekis Aug. 13, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

Wake Forest running back Matt Colburn (22) runs through an opening in the line during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. Wake Forest won 56-35. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 22 Syracuse looks to keep rolling at Wake Forest

Nov. 02, 2018 10:18 AM EDT

NC State head coach Dave Doeren, left, shakes hands with Syracuse head coach Dino Babers after an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Syracuse defeated NC State 51-41. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Syracuse looking up after getting ranked No. 22

By John Kekis Oct. 29, 2018 05:51 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

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Syracuse coach Dino Babers talks with quarterback Eric Dungey (2) during an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, in Syracuse, N.Y. Coach Babers has led Syracuse to a surprising 4-2 record midway through the season, while Clemson and North Carolina State, led by quarterback Ryan Finley, are undefeated entering a big showdown this week. All drew attention in midseason voting by AP writers covering the 14 ACC teams. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP, File)
Quarterback controversy? Not so, says Syracuse coach

By John Kekis Oct. 23, 2018 04:57 PM EDT

Syracuse rallies to beat North Carolina 40-37 in double OT

By Mark Frank Oct. 20, 2018 05:07 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse's season hung in the balance. After two straight defeats in heartbreaking style, the Orange was perched on the precipice of another...

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey (2) scrambles for a first down as Pittsburgh linebacker Cam Bright (38) pursues in the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Pittsburgh. What makes Syracuse a dangerous team is senior quarterback Eric Dungey. He’s responsible for 17 points per game (seven rushing TDs and 10 passing), which leads the ACC. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Midway through season Syracuse 2 wins from bowl-eligibility

By John Kekis Oct. 12, 2018 11:25 AM EDT

Syracuse tight end Aaron Hackett, left, celebrates with tight end Chris Elmore (36) after making a touchdown catch in the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt survives delay, rallies past Syracuse 44-37 in overtime

By Will Graves Oct. 06, 2018 05:58 PM EDT