4 positions SU must address in the transfer portal ahead of 2025 season
Syracuse currently holds the second-worst transfer grade in the ACC, ranking second-to-last in the conference, according to 247Sports. Read more »
Writer archives: Justin Girshon
Syracuse shuts down Markus Burton in 2nd half to stamp comeback win
Syracuse held Markus Burton to six points in the final 20 minutes after a 22-point first half, allowing it to come back from a 17-point deficit. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over ND: Late surge, Burton dominates
In the first half, Markus Burton torched Syracuse for 22 points. But, he and Notre Dame struggled late, leading to SU's comeback victory. Read more »
Syracuse suffers worst ACC defeat of season in 85-61 loss to Louisville
Syracuse was blown out 85-61 by Louisville, marking its worst ACC defeat of the season. The loss also cuts SU's momentum short after a two-game winning streak entering the contest. Read more »
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup vs. Louisville
Syracuse hosts Louisville Tuesday looking for its third straight conference win. Our beat writer analyzes the Cardinals before the contest. Read more »
Girshon: Kyle McCord returning made no sense even if granted 5th year
Our columnist writes Kyle McCord declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft always made more sense than returning to Syracuse for another season. Read more »
J.J. Starling’s 26 points propel Syracuse’s 2nd straight win
J.J. Starling scored a game-high 26 points against Boston College, propelling Syracuse to its second straight win. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over BC: Iso offense, 3-point woes
Syracuse ran an iso-centric offense in its win over Boston College, leading J.J. Starling to score a game-high 26 points. Read more »
Former Syracuse center J’Onre Reed transfers to USC
Former Syracuse center J’Onre Reed announced on social media Wednesday that he is transferring to USC. Reed was a two-year starter at SU after beginning his college career at Hutchinson Community College. Read more »
SU suffers 90-74 loss to Florida State, remains winless in ACC
Despite J.J. Starling’s return from a seven-game absence, Syracuse suffered a 90-74 loss to Florida State. The Orange remain winless in ACC play. Read more »
Previewing Syracuse's road matchup vs. Florida State
After an 0-2 start to conference play, Syracuse looks to win its first ACC matchup of the year against Florida State. FSU guard Jamir Watkins averages the second-most points per game in the ACC. Read more »
LeQuint Allen Jr. cemented SU legacy in Holiday Bowl win
LeQuint Allen Jr. scored 3 TDs in his last SU game, becoming Syracuse's first player with 20-plus TDs in a season since Walter Reyes’ 21 in 2003. Read more »
Kyle Cuffe Jr., Lucas Taylor each play 36 minutes in loss to WF
Kyle Cuffe Jr. and Lucas Taylor each logged 36 minutes in SU's loss to Wake Forest, notching respective season-highs with 14 and 16 points. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to Wake Forest: Minute distribution, WF’s 3s
Wake Forest hit 9-of-19 3s while Elijah Moore and Chris Bell didn’t play in the 2nd half. Here are observations from SU’s 81-71 loss to WF. Read more »
Darrell Gill Jr. paces SU with 145 receiving yards in Holiday Bowl win
Darrell Gill Jr.’s 145 receiving yards led Syracuse in its Holiday Bowl win over Washington State. With Oronde Gadsden II and Jackson Meeks set to leave SU, Gill is in line to become a focal point in 2025. Read more »
Syracuse caps Fran Brown's 1st year with Holiday Bowl victory over Washington State
Syracuse ended Fran Brown’s 1st year as head coach with a 52-35 win vs. Washington State in the Holiday Bowl, SU's 1st bowl win since 2018. Read more »
Girshon: Fran Brown was built for CFB's new era. Year 1 solidified it.
Our columnist says Fran Brown embracing college football's new era and Year 1 success has SU well-positioned to become a national contender. Read more »
Previewing Syracuse’s Holiday Bowl matchup vs. Washington State
Syracuse concludes its first year under Fran Brown against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. JUSTIN has more on the Cougars, who have already seen over 30 players exit via the transfer portal. Read more »
Girshon: Under Autry, SU is furthest it's been from the ‘Orange Standard’
Our columnist writes Syracuse is the furthest it’s been from the “Orange Standard” since Adrian Autry took over for Jim Boeheim. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to Maryland: Sloppy start, turnovers galore
Syracuse turned the ball over a season-high 21 times and trailed by 26 points at halftime. Read more »
Fran Brown’s son, Fran Jr., transfers to Syracuse
Former Saint Francis LB Fran Brown Jr. is transferring to Syracuse, the program announced Thursday. He’s head coach Fran Brown’s oldest son. Read more »
Former LSU QB Rickie Collins Jr. transfers to Syracuse
Former LSU QB Rickie Collins Jr. has signed with Syracuse, per Pete Nakos. Brent Axe first reported Collins intended to transfer to SU. Read more »
Gerry McNamara forges new path at Siena after 19 seasons with SU
After 19 years at Syracuse as a player and coach, Gerry McNamara took over the head coaching job at Siena. Read more »
Syracuse snaps 2-game losing streak, downs UAlbany 102-85
Syracuse broke a 2-game losing streak by beating UAlbany 102-85, its largest of the year and its 1st since J.J. Starling broke his hand. Read more »
