Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Jeff Nixon’s impact as Syracuse’s play caller has been palpable. The Orange are averaging 31.8 points per game in their first year under the offensive coordinator, their most since 2018. It’s a high-flying offense, ranking fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference with 4,456 total … [Read more...] about Film Review: Quick-pass game opened up SU’s offense early vs. Cal
Data Dive: Analyzing the numbers behind SU’s 2024 season
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Syracuse’s 2024 season was full of good, bad and ugly. The Orange were dominant in their season opener, defeating Lock Haven 9-0. Two games later, though, SU was destroyed 5-0 by then-No. 14 Ohio State. The beginning of the season seemed to foreshadow the remainder of SU’s … [Read more...] about Data Dive: Analyzing the numbers behind SU’s 2024 season
34-point paint-scoring margin ignites Syracuse’s win over FDU
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. The paint has been a consistent area of attack for Syracuse this season. In its high-scoring win over Niagara, the Orange registered 54 points in the paint. SU followed that tally up with 36 against Saint Joseph’s last Sunday before notching 38 down low in its loss to No. 11 … [Read more...] about 34-point paint-scoring margin ignites Syracuse’s win over FDU
Trevor Shawcross’ switch to running back powers Indian River
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. After three running backs graduated from Indian River High School heading into the 2024 season, head coach Cory Marsell needed to find a replacement. He chose Trevor Shawcross based on his physicality and toughness. Entering his junior year, Shawcross played numerous positions. … [Read more...] about Trevor Shawcross’ switch to running back powers Indian River
Syracuse not selected to NCAA Tournament for 1st time since 2021
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Syracuse was not selected to compete in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, the NCAA revealed Monday. After two straight appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including a College Cup Championship in 2022, SU finished 7-7-3 this season. The Orange struggled in … [Read more...] about Syracuse not selected to NCAA Tournament for 1st time since 2021