Tommy DeVito
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Syracuse's Tommy DeVito passes the ball during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, in Syracuse, N.Y. DeVito is ready to turn the page on the 2019 season. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Syracuse QB Tommy DeVito _ the Orange's new quiet man

By John Kekis Jan. 22, 2020 02:32 AM EST

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

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield, center, waits to congratulate Ryan Chalifoux (37) on his successful pass for a fake field goal against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse, bowl-bound Louisville look to follow up big wins

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 22, 2019 12:20 PM EST

File- This Nov. 2, 2019, file photo shows Syracuse's Andre Szmyt kicking before an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse has a terrific 1-2 punch in punter Sterling Hofrichter and Szmyt. Together they’ve helped the Orange excel on special teams for a second straight season. Hofrichter has landed 93 of his 255 career punts inside the 20-yard line with only 13 touchbacks. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Syracuse may have country’s best punter-kicker duo

By John Kekis Nov. 21, 2019 04:49 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

Duke quarterback Quentin Harris (18) passes against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke, Syracuse meet looking to end losing streaks

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 15, 2019 12:05 PM EST

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence (16) watches the fourth quarter from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Wake-Clemson matchup headlines ACC’s 12th week

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 14, 2019 04:01 AM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown is consoled by Cam'Ron Kelly as they leave the field following a 38-31 loss to Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers reacts on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Boston College won 58-27. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Boston College beats Syracuse 58-27

By John Kekis Nov. 02, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Syracuse's head coach Dino Babers, right, talks with his quarterback Tommy DeVito during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game with Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tallahassee Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Syracuse teetering on the brink as BC comes to town

By John Kekis Nov. 01, 2019 02:39 AM EDT

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 coach Dino Babers looks down in the final minutes of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Pittsburgh won 27-20. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Florida State, Syracuse both need a win in ACC matchup

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 25, 2019 11:43 AM EDT

Pittsburgh's Paris Ford, right, hits Syracuse's Tommy DeVito during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. DeVito was injured on the play and did not return to he game. Pittsburgh won 27-20. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse the only ACC team without a conference win

By John Kekis Oct. 21, 2019 07:00 PM EDT

Syracuse's Chris Elmore celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Pitt beats Syracuse 27-20; defense racks up 9 sacks

By John Kekis Oct. 18, 2019 10:50 PM EDT

Syracuse's Abdul Adams (23) stretches for additional yards in the grasp of North Carolina State's Larrell Murchison (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh in key game for Orange

By John Kekis Oct. 17, 2019 03:57 PM EDT

Syracuse's Tommy DeVito (13) attempts a pass over the rush of North Carolina State's Larrell Murchison (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
At 3-3, Orange hoping for second-half surge

By John Kekis Oct. 15, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

North Carolina State's Alim McNeill (29) ties up Syracuse's Abdul Adams (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
NC State's defense gets 8 sacks in 16-10 win over Syracuse

By Aaron Beard Oct. 10, 2019 11:37 PM EDT