Eric Dungey
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2015, file photo, Syracuse's Eric Dungey, center, is helped off the field after being injured by a helmet-to-helmet hit from Central Michigan defensive lineman Mitch Stanitzek on a play in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y. The hit sidelined Dungey for three weeks. Dungey says the stigma of his injuries in college has hampered his chances of playing professionally. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Former Syracuse QB Eric Dungey not giving up on his dreams

By John Kekis May. 07, 2021 02:09 AM EDT

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 running back Sean Tucker (34) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse breaks out of rut, defeats Georgia Tech 37-20

By Mark Frank Sep. 26, 2020 05:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Syracuse's Tommy DeVito passes the ball during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, in Syracuse, N.Y. DeVito is ready to turn the page on the 2019 season. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Syracuse QB Tommy DeVito _ the Orange's new quiet man

By John Kekis Jan. 22, 2020 02:32 AM EST

Syracuse hires Sterlin Gilbert as offensive coordinator

Jan. 16, 2020 01:46 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse has hired Sterlin Gilbert as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The university announced the hire...

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 head coach Dino Babers, right, talks with his quarterback Tommy DeVito during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game with Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tallahassee Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Syracuse teetering on the brink as BC comes to town

By John Kekis Nov. 01, 2019 02:39 AM 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

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers speaks with quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
Bring on the noise: Syracuse awaits No. 1 Clemson at Dome

By John Kekis Sep. 13, 2019 10:52 AM 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 coach Babers on edge before opener on road

By John Kekis Aug. 26, 2019 06:04 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 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

National champion Clemson opens preseason camp

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 02, 2019 08:57 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has turned the page on last year's national championship. He believes his players have done the same. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo. Florida State's James Blackman (1) looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Florida State coach Willie Taggart’s top _ and perhaps only _ option at quarterback is redshirt sophomore James Blackman, the full-time starter in 2017 when Francois missed virtually the entire season with a ruptured patellar tendon(AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
ACC teams look to answer questions at quarterback

By Joedy Mccreary Apr. 18, 2019 11:01 AM 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

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Retooled Clemson D has strong spring as it moves forward

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 06, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

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 head coach Dino Babers, left, and West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen greet each other at midfield before the start of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
West Virginia at Syracuse 12/28/2018

Dec. 28, 2018 05:17 PM EST