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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...

Syracuse wide receiver Jamal Custis (17) tries to control a pass in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Jason Pinnock (15) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The pass was ruled complete. Pittsburgh won 44-37 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse hosts North Carolina looking to stop 2-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 19, 2018 01:51 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)
Dabo Swinney, Ryan Finley among ACC's first-half winners

By Charles Odum Oct. 17, 2018 12:41 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. This season is shaping up to be one of even greater parity in the ACC. The Tigers still have to play N.C. State, Florida State, Duke, and Boston College in their quest for another berth in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
Football parity dominating the ACC _ except at Clemson

By John Kekis Oct. 10, 2018 11:49 AM EDT

Syracuse tight end Aaron Hackett, left, celebrates with tight end Chris Elmore (36) after making a touchdown catch in the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt survives delay, rallies past Syracuse 44-37 in overtime

By Will Graves Oct. 06, 2018 05:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers reacts to an officials call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C. One thing is certain about Babers, he’s getting a kick out of watching his special teams perform. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
After tough loss at Clemson, Syracuse awaits struggling Pitt

By Will Graves Oct. 05, 2018 05:12 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers reacts to an officials call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 27-23. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Rising Syracuse no longer a laughingstock in football

By John Kekis Oct. 02, 2018 09:09 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers reacts to an officials call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 27-23. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Syracuse at Clemson 9/29/2018

Oct. 02, 2018 05:26 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman carries the ball against Towson in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC quarterbacks solidify roles, strengthen conference

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 19, 2018 06:49 PM EDT

Syracuse's Dontae Strickland dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. Syracuse won 30-7. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse on a roll in third season under coach Dino Babers

By John Kekis Sep. 18, 2018 08:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech Virginia Tech linebacker Rayshard Ashby (23) upends Florida State running back Jacques Patrick (9) during an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State (1-2) has allowed 10 sacks and generated only 156 rushing yards in its FBS losses, managing just a field goal and a touchdown in lopsided losses to Virginia Tech and at Syracuse. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Florida State's offense stagnant behind struggling line

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 18, 2018 04:39 PM 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

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Duke's Quentin Harris throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Duke has to replace its most irreplaceable player. Quarterback Daniel Jones, who took virtually every meaningful snap for the Blue Devils over the past two-plus seasons, is out indefinitely and now they must figure out a way to win with backup Quentin Harris. (AP Photo/Jim Young, File)
Duke's trip to Baylor highlights tweaked Week 3 in ACC

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2018 11:00 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...

Western Michigan player stretchered off after kickoff injury

By Matt Schoch Aug. 31, 2018 03:32 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan junior running back Davon Tucker was taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering an upper body injury...