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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 running back Jarveon Howard (28) crosses the goal line for Syracuse touchdown against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
No. 13 Syracuse beats Louisville 54-23 _ perfect in dome

By Mark Frank Nov. 09, 2018 10:57 PM EST

Wake Forest running back Matt Colburn (22) runs through an opening in the line during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. Wake Forest won 56-35. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 22 Syracuse looks to keep rolling at Wake Forest

Nov. 02, 2018 10:18 AM EDT

No. 22 Syracuse visits Wake Forest, looking to keep rolling

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 10:52 AM EDT
No. 22 Syracuse (6-2, 3-2 ACC, No. 19 CFP) at Wake Forest (4-4, 1-3), noon EDT (Raycom). Line: Syracuse by 4½. Series record: Syracuse...

NC State head coach Dave Doeren, left, shakes hands with Syracuse head coach Dino Babers after an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Syracuse defeated NC State 51-41. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Syracuse looking up after getting ranked No. 22

By John Kekis Oct. 29, 2018 05:51 PM EDT

NC State defensive back Tanner Ingle, right, tackles Syracuse wide receiver Sean Riley on a kick return during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Syracuse beats No. 22 NC State 51-41

By John Kekis Oct. 27, 2018 11:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Syracuse coach Dino Babers talks with quarterback Eric Dungey (2) during an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, in Syracuse, N.Y. Coach Babers has led Syracuse to a surprising 4-2 record midway through the season, while Clemson and North Carolina State, led by quarterback Ryan Finley, are undefeated entering a big showdown this week. All drew attention in midseason voting by AP writers covering the 14 ACC teams. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP, File)
Quarterback controversy? Not so, says Syracuse coach

By John Kekis Oct. 23, 2018 04:57 PM EDT

Syracuse rallies to beat North Carolina 40-37 in double OT

By Mark Frank Oct. 20, 2018 05:07 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse's season hung in the balance. After two straight defeats in heartbreaking style, the Orange was perched on the precipice of another...

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey (2) scrambles for a first down as Pittsburgh linebacker Cam Bright (38) pursues in the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Pittsburgh. What makes Syracuse a dangerous team is senior quarterback Eric Dungey. He’s responsible for 17 points per game (seven rushing TDs and 10 passing), which leads the ACC. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Midway through season Syracuse 2 wins from bowl-eligibility

By John Kekis Oct. 12, 2018 11:25 AM EDT

Florida State's Camren McDonald, left, looks to tackle Syracuse's Antwan Cordy, right, in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse beats Florida State 30-7 behind DeVito

By John Kekis Sep. 15, 2018 10:16 PM EDT

Syracuse hosts FCS foe Wagner, looking to get to 2-0

By John Kekis Sep. 07, 2018 09:42 AM EDT
Syracuse looks to get to 2-0 for the first time under third-year coach Dino Babers. The Orange will attempt to prove the Carrier Dome...

Dungey leads Syracuse over Western Michigan, 55-42

By Matt Schoch Aug. 31, 2018 07:15 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — When Tim Lester recruited Eric Dungey to play quarterback at Syracuse a few years ago, games like Friday night were what he...