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Syracuse kicker Andre Szmyt, right, is lifted into the air by fullback/tight end Chris Elmore (5) after his field goal gave the Orangemen the lead late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Syracuse won 39-30 in overtime. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Syracuse beats Wake Forest 39-30 in OT

By John Kekis Nov. 30, 2019 04:45 PM EST

Louisville tight end Marshon Ford (83) drags Syracuse defensive back Andre Cisco (7) with him as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Cunningham’s 6 TDs lead Louisville past Syracuse 56-34

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 23, 2019 07:54 PM EST

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 Clayton Welch (11) and Trishton Jackson (86) celebrate after Jackson scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Syracuse routs Duke 49-6, snaps 4-game slide

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 16, 2019 07:37 PM EST

Florida State's Cam Akers, center, breaks the tackle of Syracuse's Andrew Armstrong to score during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tallahassee Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Akers' 4 TDs leads Florida State rout of Syracuse, 35-17

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 26, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

Syracuse defeats Holy Cross 41-3 on DeVito's 4 scores

By Mark Frank Sep. 28, 2019 03:31 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse enters its bye week holding its collective breath on the status of starting quarterback Tommy DeVito and waiting for its offense to...

Clemson's Justyn Ross grabs a pass as Syracuse's Ifeatu Melifonwu chases during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Steve Jacobs)
Syracuse hosts FCS foe Holy Cross in the Carrier Dome

By John Kekis Sep. 27, 2019 03:16 AM EDT

DeVito leads Syracuse to 52-33 win over Western Michigan

By Mark Frank Sep. 21, 2019 04:59 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Dino Babers was pleased his team's offense had come out of its shell, but in a game that saw both teams combine for more than 1...

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 wide receiver Sean Riley looks for a way past a Liberty defender during an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
No. 22 Syracuse, back issues ruin Freeze's debut, 24-0

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 31, 2019 09:30 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 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 coach Babers on edge before opener on road

By John Kekis Aug. 26, 2019 06:04 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

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

Boise State wide receiver A.J. Richardson (7) tries to break away from a Fresno State defender after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
College football: Boise St. defeats No. 16 Fresno St 24-17

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2018 11:05 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

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Syracuse's Eric Dungey (2) reaches for a first down as Wake Forest's Luke Masterson (12) and Chris Calhoun (6) defend in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dungey, No. 22 Syracuse beat Wake Forest 41-24

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 03, 2018 04:28 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dungey, No. 22 Syracuse beat Wake Forest 41-24

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 03, 2018 03:50 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...