Andre Szmyt
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

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman looks to pass against Duke in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. Wake Forest won 39-27. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Syracuse seniors play last college game; foe is Wake Forest

By John Kekis Nov. 29, 2019 02:16 AM EST

File- This Nov. 2, 2019, file photo shows Syracuse's Andre Szmyt kicking before an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse has a terrific 1-2 punch in punter Sterling Hofrichter and Szmyt. Together they’ve helped the Orange excel on special teams for a second straight season. Hofrichter has landed 93 of his 255 career punts inside the 20-yard line with only 13 touchbacks. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Syracuse may have country’s best punter-kicker duo

By John Kekis Nov. 21, 2019 04:49 PM EST

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers reacts on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Boston College won 58-27. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Boston College beats Syracuse 58-27

By John Kekis Nov. 02, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Syracuse's Tommy DeVito (13) attempts a pass over the rush of North Carolina State's Larrell Murchison (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
At 3-3, Orange hoping for second-half surge

By John Kekis Oct. 15, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talks to his players against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Steve Jacobs)
Lawrence leads No. 1 Clemson past Syracuse 41-6

By John Kekis Sep. 14, 2019 11:26 PM EDT

Maryland running back Jake Funk (34) dives for a touchdown in front of Syracuse defensive back Eric Coley (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
Syracuse has to regroup fast; No. 1 Clemson coming to town

By John Kekis Sep. 09, 2019 06:07 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

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

FILE - In this July 17, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. Babers begins his fourth season at Syracuse with one main goal _ to prove that last season was no fluke. Syracuse finished 10-3 in 2018, second to national champion Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference's tough Atlantic Division, and was No. 15 in the AP's final poll.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 22 Syracuse's defense ready to excel, returns 8 starters

By John Kekis Aug. 22, 2019 04:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage in Clemson, S.C. After leading Clemson to a national championship as a freshman, Lawrence was selected an AP preseason All-American by poll voters. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson QB Lawrence leads AP preseason All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 20, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Jerry Jeudy catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson's Tanner Muse during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game in Santa Clara, Calif. College football’s race for its top individual awards this season will have a couple of standout players seeking repeats. Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back last season, while Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy earned the Fred Biletnikoff Award as college football’s most outstanding receiver. Both players are back for their junior seasons. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Pick Six: Top college awards could feature repeats

By Steve Megargee Aug. 14, 2019 04:04 AM 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

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches his players warm up prior to an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse is coming off a breakthrough season that even surprised coach Dino Babers a little bit. Keeping the momentum going is of paramount importance. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Babers prepares for year 4 at Syracuse after 10-win season

By John Kekis Apr. 13, 2019 08:09 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

West Virginia running back Kennedy McKoy walks off the field after the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Syracuse Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Syracuse tops West Virginia in Camping World Bowl, 34-18

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 28, 2018 08:59 PM EST

Syracuse takes on West Virginia in Camping World Bowl

Dec. 27, 2018 12:07 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Camping World Bowl: No. 15 West Virginia (8-3) vs. No. 17 Syracuse (9-3), Friday, 5:15 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Syracuse by 1. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) reacts after sacking Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship game, in Detroit. Smith was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
2018 AP All-America Team List

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST