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FILE - Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Liberty plays at Syracuse on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2021. It's a payback opportunity for the Orange. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
Syracuse meets Liberty for 3rd straight year; payback time?

By John Kekis 4 hrs ago

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs the ball as Virginia free safety Joey Blount (29) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 21 Tar Heels heading into hornets' nest vs. Georgia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. 14 hrs ago

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, cuts upfield against Tulsa defensive back Travon Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU's Henderson runs for 277 yards

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Sean Tucker's 5 TDs, tough defense lead Syracuse over Albany

By Mark Frank Sep. 18, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The Syracuse defense yielded just 135 yards and sacked Albany quarterbacks eight times but it was running back Sean Tucker who stole the...

Syracuse defensive back Garrett Williams (8) chases down Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton (18) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse season hits early skid after loss to Rutgers

By John Kekis Sep. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Syracuse defensive back Adrian Cole (10) jersey tackles Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Rutgers takes advantage of Syracuse miscues, wins 17-7

By Mark Frank Sep. 11, 2021 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach looks at his players during Mississippi State's Maroon and White spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. Leach didn't get to install things the way he wanted with the Bulldogs, but still made the expected offensive impact in a tumultuous first season. The focus now is building off the positives with a more normal schedule. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
NC State at Mississippi State highlights ACC This Week

By John Kekis Sep. 09, 2021 07:55 PM EDT

Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) evades Ohio defenders during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Syracuse, N.Y. (N. Scott Trimble/The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse hosts Rutgers; 1st home game with fans in 650 days

By John Kekis Sep. 09, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

Tucker runs for 181 yards as Syracuse rolls past Ohio 29-9

By Jacob Benge Sep. 04, 2021 10:22 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Sean Tucker set a career high with 181 rushing yards and a touchdown as Syracuse pulled away from Ohio in the second half for a 29-9 win in...

Fordham's Ryan Greenhagen (47), top left, and Natani Drati (12) tackle Nebraska's Samori Toure (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Alabama's Young throws for four TDs

By The Associated Press Sep. 04, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Year 6 for Syracuse's Dino Babers; nowhere to go but up

By John Kekis Aug. 18, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

Syracuse finally back at football practice; pads on Friday

By John Kekis Apr. 01, 2021 06:13 PM EDT
Syracuse opened football practice this week and it sure felt good after a one-year hiatus, even just wearing shorts. “It’s not like...

FILE - Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea steps off the team bus before an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Vanderbilt is negotiating a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea to make the former Commodores football player its new head coach. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press details of a contract were still being worked out but Lea was the school's top choice.(Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Syracuse at Notre Dame 12/5/2020

Dec. 14, 2020 12:41 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) celebrates after running for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next up

John Fineran Dec. 05, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Syracuse tight end Aaron Hackett (89) celebrates his touchdown catch against Boston College with teammates during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
No. 2 Irish hope to build ACC, CFP resume against Orange

By John Fineran Dec. 03, 2020 02:51 PM EST

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse's Dino Babers trying to stay positive, not easy

By John Kekis Nov. 23, 2020 06:23 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) looks down the line of scrimmage during the first half of NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Boston College sends Syracuse to fifth straight loss, 16-13

By Mark Frank Nov. 07, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Wake Forest wins 4th straight, overpowers Syracuse 38-14

By Mark Frank Oct. 31, 2020 03:34 PM EDT

Syracuse defensive back Garrett Williams (14) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
South Carolina at LSU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks near the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse at Clemson 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT