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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

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) carries the ball up field during the first half an NCAA college football game against TCU, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
2021 AP All-America Team, List

Dec. 13, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud smiles during a news conference before attending the Heisman Trophy award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Heisman 2022: Who stands between Bryce Young and 2nd trophy?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2021 10:21 AM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett celebrates after their win against Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pickett, No. 13 Pitt headline AP All-ACC honors for 2021

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2021 11:40 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

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass as Nebraska linebacker Damian Jackson (38) closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Gophers lean on leader Morgan as surging Badgers, Axe arrive

By Dave Campbell Nov. 26, 2021 10:11 AM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles as Virginia cornerback Nick Grant (1) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; win or else for Orange

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 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

Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) is brought down by Louisville defensive back Kenderick Duncan (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41-3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 25 NC State looks for strong finish, hosts Syracuse

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 08:12 PM EST

North Carolina State cornerback Chris Ingram gets pass interference call against Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Anxious for a win, Syracuse travels to No. 25 NC State

By John Kekis Nov. 18, 2021 01:26 PM EST

Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 13 Wake Forest's trip to Clemson tops ACC Week 12 slate

By Aaron Beard Nov. 18, 2021 02:11 AM EST

Louisville linebackers Jack Fagot, left, and Yasir Abdullah, hidden, bring down Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41-3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville on brink of bowl berth, Duke just wants to win

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 17, 2021 04:46 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