Dino Babers
Syracuse begins spring football; nowhere to go but up

By John Kekis Mar. 08, 2022 02:13 AM EST
Dino Babers is starting the most important year of his tenure at Syracuse. With only one winning season under his belt in six years, there's pressure to get it right...

FILE - Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall watches the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh on Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Mendenhall is stepping down after the Cavaliers play their bowl game, abruptly ending his tenure at the school after six seasons. The surprising announcement came in a news release Thursday, Dec. 2. In a hastily organized conference call with reporters, Mendenhall said the decision was his alone and that both athletic director Carla Williams and university president Jim Ryan asked him to stay. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Syracuse hires offensive coordinator, QB coach from Virginia

Dec. 30, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Syracuse kicker Andre Szmyt returning for final year

Dec. 11, 2021 09:31 PM EST
Syracuse place-kicker Andre Szmyt is returning in 2022 for his final year of eligibility. Szmyt made the announcement Saturday in a post on Twitter. ...

Syracuse hires Ligashesky as special teams coordinator

Dec. 09, 2021 07:15 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Dino Babers has hired Bob Ligashesky as the Orange’s special teams coordinator, the team announced Thursday. ...

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse says coach Dino Babers returning in 2022

By John Kekis Nov. 29, 2021 11:18 AM EST

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse OC Sterlin Gilbert out after 2 years

Nov. 28, 2021 10:02 PM EST

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison, right, catches a touchdown pass while covered by Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pickett throws 4 TD passes in Pitt's 31-14 win at Syracuse

By John Kekis Nov. 27, 2021 10:50 PM EST

Syracuse's Sean Tucker (34) runs the ball away from North Carolina State's Vi Jones (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; Orange seeking 6th win

By John Kekis Nov. 26, 2021 11:37 AM EST

Syracuse's Sean Tucker (34) runs the ball away from North Carolina State's Vi Jones (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse TB Sean Tucker believes he'll be back in 2022

Nov. 23, 2021 08:19 PM EST

North Carolina State's Devon Betty (26) rushes the Syracuse quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Points pile up rapidly, No. 25 N.C. State tops Syracuse

By Bob Sutton Nov. 20, 2021 07:20 PM EST

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) tries to bring down North Carolina State's Drake Thomas (32) after Thomas intercepted a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Gardner-Webb at North Carolina A&T 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Louisville wide receiver Jordan Watkins (1) acknowledges the fans after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41 -3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Cunningham's 5 TDs lead Louisville's 41-3 rout of Syracuse

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 13, 2021 03:38 PM EST

Louisville defensive back Kenderick Duncan (27) hits Syracuse quarterback Justin Lamson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Syracuse at Louisville 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 03:09 PM EST

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) avoids the grasp of Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Syracuse close to bowl berth, Louisville bowl hopes fading

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 11, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) hands the ball off to running back Sean Tucker (34) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Syracuse uses third-quarter blitz, beats Boston College 21-6

By Mark Frank Oct. 30, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) scrambles for a first down during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Boston College at Syracuse 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley discusses a call with a game official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Syracuse hosts Boston College; a lot on the line for both

By John Kekis Oct. 28, 2021 05:44 PM EDT

Virginia Tech defensive lineman Norell Pollard (3) chases Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Oct. 23 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Syracuse's 1-2 punch of Tucker and Shrader tough to stop

By John Kekis Oct. 27, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) is tackled by Virginia Tech linebacker Dax Hollifield (4) during the first half of of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Oct. 23 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Syracuse at Virginia Tech 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas (24) scores a touchdown past Syracuse's Mikel Jones (3) and Rob Hanna (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Oct. 23 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Shrader's 5TDs leads Syracuse past Virginia Tech 41-36

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 23, 2021 04:28 PM EDT