N.C. State vs. Syracuse - October 13, 2024

4-star OT Quinston Howard from the Sunshine State eyes Syracuse football visitSyracuse football offered a scholarship to Sunshine State product Quinston Howard, a 2028 four-star offensive tackle, in January 2025. It was his first power co

NC State a 3.5-point underdog to Wake ForestYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Syracuse Orange in the NFL Week 4 recap: The touchdown king returnsThe Syracuse football team earned a much-needed win on Saturday. On Sunday, several former Syracuse players followed that up with impressive performances of the

ACC Week 5 takeaways: The craziness continuesDuring the first weekend of October, the ACC finally started to make a move away from the non-conference part of the schedule and take a deep dive into the conf

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

NC State gets a big 31-28 win over LouisvilleYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Syracuse football standing out to 4-star DL from Florida, nation's No. 10 prospect in his classIn late May 2025, Syracuse football offered a scholarship to 2029 four-star defensive lineman/edge rusher Kymani Nicholas. That represented the first offer for

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

Syracuse football nearly collapses, but new starting QB Amari Odom saves the day - and seasonFor the third straight season, Syracuse football and non-conference foe UConn played a game that was decided by one score or less. And for the third consecutive

Game thread: Louisville vs. NC StateYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Louisville vs. NC State injury report: Spike Sowells out, Jimarion McCrimon questionableYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

ACC Football October 1 Power Rankings: Miami at the top and then a big messThe college football season is a month old, making this a good time to do a full check in with the ACC power rankings. Our preseason power rankings were nothing

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

Dave Doeren talks week ahead, working on those blown leadsYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Syracuse Football 2026 Opponent Preview: UConn HuskiesThe bye week (potentially) came at a good time for the Syracuse Orange football team. The Orange had more than a few things to clean up after back-to-back losse

Week 5 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down the slate of games with potential major surprises on the horizon ➡️

Syracuse football at UConn: How to watch, odds, all-time series, QB1, depth chart & Calvin RussellSyracuse football, fresh off a bye week, is back to business as the Orange heads to UConn in a non-conference battle on Saturday afternoon. The 'Cuse (1-2 overa

Syracuse Orange in the NFL Week 3 recap: Busy week, as one former Orange makes his first career catchIt’s been a slow start to the NFL season for former Syracuse players, but that all changed in Week 3. Nearly a dozen of our favorite Orange players got on the f

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NC State a 6.5-point underdog to LouisvilleYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

ACC Week 4 takeaways: Does anybody want to challenge Miami?Once again, it’s hard to emphasize how not boring ACC football is. As much flak as the conference takes, it’s nothing if not entertaining and unpredictable. Wee

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NC State fends off App, 41-31Your best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

Syracuse in top 10 of 4-star LB, top-85 national prospect Judah Blair; keep eye out for SU visitFour-star linebacker/edge rusher Judah Blair, a sophomore All-American who is off to a fast start as a junior for his high school in the Cincinnati area, has dr

Stock Watch for Coaches Heading into Week 4 📊Breaking down Dave Doeren's uncertain outlook at NC State 📲

3 Things Syracuse needs to fix during the bye week other than penaltiesFran Brown no doubt has a few things on his mind during the Syracuse Orange football team’s bye week, at least we hope he does. Needless to say, Brown is mullin

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Breaking NewsFlorida authorities arrest NC State’s ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes (AP)

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CJ Bailey discusses aftermath of Vanderbilt gameYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

NC State QB Owns Fumble ✋CJ Bailey explains thought process during costly play 🎥

Week 4 CFB Predictions 🔮Picks for every game in STACKED weekend 📲

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

Syracuse Orange in the NFL Week 2 recap: Big day for Andre Szmyt, Franklin and Cisco square off in defensive battleJust as the Syracuse football team has gotten off to a slow start this season, the former Orange players in the NFL have also been a little sluggish in opening

Top 8 Overreactions after Week 3 🏈Assessing NC State's absurd late-game collapse 📲

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

ACC Week 3 takeaways: The league isn't boring, but is anyone but Louisville good?Say what you will about the ACC, but it definitely wasn’t a boring weekend for the conference. There was a lot going on, good, bad, and ugly. In case you missed

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

CFB Week 3 Updates 🏈Tap to follow all the action 📲

Syracuse football's estimated roster budget of $17M-$22M among lowest in power conferencesSyracuse football has an estimated roster budget of $17 million to $22 million, which is among the lowest for power-conference teams, according to a report. The

Syracuse QB room: Steve Angeli shouldn't be written off, and Amari Odom should get a shot at UConnAt the ACC Kickoff event this past July in Charlotte, N.C., Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown was asked by a reporter what his biggest lessons learned wer

Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

Syracuse football isn't DART, and that's the worst part of 1-2 startThe frustration is palpable for the Syracuse football team and its fan base. In the span of six days, Fran Brown's team suffered two losses to ACC foes Cal and

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Malik Knight Out vs. Syracuse

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Sources: Pitt will be without star starting WR Malik Knight against Syracuse tonight. Knight had been listed as questionable, as he suffered an apparent shoulder injury against UCF last week.

Despite taking big hits, Syracuse QB Steve Angeli is good to go; Calvin Russell eyes early October debutDespite taking some big hits in the early parts of the 2026 season, Syracuse football fifth-year quarterback Steve Angeli says he's good to go for the Orange's

Syracuse football travels to Pittsburgh on Thursday. How to watch, injury report, latest odds.Syracuse football hits the road on Thursday night, as the Orange looks to rebound from a tough loss last weekend when it faces longtime foe Pittsburgh in an Atl

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Vandy Switching to 5-Star QB

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Vanderbilt true freshman Jared Curtis will make his first career start against North Carolina State this weekend, Clark Lea announced today. He shined off the bench against Delaware last week, completing 14-of-22 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown.

Syracuse Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Pitt PanthersFor the Syracuse Orange, hate week comes early this season. The Orange will face the Pitt Panthers a little earlier than usual this season. The Orange will play

Syracuse defense provides hope for 2026 season after brutal Cal lossThere are a lot of adjectives that can be used to describe the Syracuse Orange’s 21-18 loss to Cal. It was brutal, frustrating, and avoidable all at the same ti

Syracuse Orange in the NFL Week 1 recap: Cisco steps up, Szmyt a predictable silver liningWeek 1 was something of an off-week for former Syracuse players in the NFL. Sean Tucker and Garrett Williams were inactive with an injury, LeQuint Allen played

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NC State a 4.5-point underdog to VanderbiltYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

ACC Week 2 takeaways: Big wins over the Big TenThe second week of ACC football is in the books. Unlike last week, it didn’t take until early Tuesday morning for that to happen. There was just one game betwee

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

Updated visitor list for Syracuse vs. Cal includes 4-star commits Elijah Kimble, Omari LawsonSyracuse football is set to play fellow Atlantic Coast Conference school California on Saturday afternoon, and numerous high school prospects are expected to at

Syracuse WR Justus Ross-Simmons granted temporary restraining order to play on SaturdaySyracuse football wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons is expected to play for the Orange at home on Saturday afternoon against California, but the fifth-year play

NC State smokes Richmond, 73-0Your best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Syracuse football's ACC opener is Saturday against California. How to watch and latest odds.Syracuse football's 2026 season opener wasn't competitive, as the Orange destroyed FCS foe New Hampshire last Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome. Now the competi

Visitors for Syracuse football vs. Cal include 3-star WR commit, 4-star target, 3-star QBsAround 20 high school prospects are planning to attend the Syracuse football home game against California this Saturday afternoon at the JMA Wireless Dome in SU

Could 5-star WR Calvin Russell III actually play for Syracuse football against Cal on Saturday?It's unlikely that Syracuse football five-star freshman wide receiver Calvin Russell III will play on Saturday in the Orange's 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference op

NC State hopes to get right against RichmondYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

Syracuse Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Cal Golden Bears Blowing out New Hampshire was fun, but now it’s time for Fran Brown and the Syracuse football team to get serious. This weekend is the ACC opener for the Orange

ACC Week 1 takeaways: Is it already lights out for the ACC?Week 1 of the college football season was a busy one for the ACC. Starting Thursday, the league had teams in action for five consecutive days. That meant plenty

Linebacker AJ Richardson out for the seasonYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

NC State a 30.5-point favorite against RichmondYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

QB Steve Angeli and WR Umari Hatcher missed most of 2025. Now they're Syracuse's leaders.Syracuse football fifth-year quarterback Steve Angeli and sixth-year wide receiver Umari Hatcher both missed a lot of the 2025 season due to injuries. Angeli ap

Syracuse football RB Shavane Anderson had historic debut. 'That's pretty legit,' Fran Brown says.With transfers Ju’Juan Johnson and Ahmad Miller unavailable for Syracuse football on Saturday afternoon in the team's 2026 season opener against New Hampshire a

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

4-star DL Arthur Jones IV with powerhouse CBA has 4 game-day visits to Syracuse this seasonArthur Jones IV, a four-star defensive lineman in the 2028 class and a Syracuse football priority recruit, was expected at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday for

Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predictions for Clemson-LSU, Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

4-stars, including legacy Arthur Jones IV, are visiting Syracuse football for season openerSyracuse football's 2026 season opener on Saturday afternoon at home against first-time foe New Hampshire marks the start of Fran Brown's third campaign as the

DJ Eliot discusses NC State’s defensive performance against VirginiaYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

ACC Football Preseason Power Rankings: Miami, SMU still the teams to beat after Virginia's impressive openerThe college football season officially started on Saturday with Week Zero action. There were a few ACC teams in action, giving us a glimpse of what they’re all

Fran Brown dishes on Syracuse football's initial depth chart, which has a few surprisesAs Syracuse football enters its 2026 season opener this Saturday afternoon against first-time non-conference foe New Hampshire at the JMA Wireless Dome, head co

Syracuse Orange in the NFL: 2026 Season PreviewFinal cuts on NFL rosters are official, as all 32 teams have set their 53-man roster for the start of the 2026 season. There were plenty of former Syracuse play

Syracuse football kicks off 2026 season against New Hampshire. How to watch, latest odds.Syracuse football's 2026 season is finally here, Orange fans! The 'Cuse will host New Hampshire, a Football Championship Subdivision ("FCS") program, this Satur

Former Syracuse football record-setting QB Kyle McCord is on the move to the Sunshine StateFormer Syracuse football star quarterback Kyle McCord is headed to a new NFL team after an impressive preseason. ESPN's Adam Schefter, citing sources, reports o

Game thread: NC State vs. UVAYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Former Syracuse football star QB Kyle McCord tears it up in Green Bay Packers winQuarterback Kyle McCord, who had a record-setting 2024 season with Syracuse football, played quite well in a win for his Green Bay Packers at home on Friday nig

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Some positive news related to the eligibility of Syracuse football WR Justus Ross-SimmonsSyracuse football wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons and dozens of other college athletes hoping to play in the upcoming 2026-27 sports season received a favorab

ACC, other power conferences are dropping hammer on banning pros from returning to collegeThe Atlantic Coast Conference, of which Syracuse is a member, and other power leagues in football and men's/women's basketball aren't messing around when it com

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Initial injury report encouraging for NC StateYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

3-star QB/athlete, who had 44 combined TDs last season, high on Syracuse, plans to visitMaddox Twigg, a dynamic three-star quarterback/athlete in the 2028 class from West Virginia, picked up a scholarship offer from Syracuse football this past Marc

🚨ACC Bans Pro AthletesConference follows lead of Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Full statement here 📲

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For Syracuse football home games in 2026, get ready for enticing new fan experiencesSyracuse football's 2026 season commences at home early next month, and fans will see numerous new game-day experiences at the JMA Wireless Dome, according to S

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UVA’s offense will test NC State’s new defensive frontYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮Predictions for NC State-Virginia, more 📲

As Syracuse and its peers navigate eligibility issues, where does the line in the sand get drawn?In 2021, Syracuse Orange players and their peers around the country could start earning endorsement income through third-party name, image and likeness ("NIL")

ACC Wants to Ban NFL PlayersConference considering rule change ahead of Wednesday's AD meeting (The Athletic)

Syracuse's Fran Brown building strong relationship with NJ 4-star, who plans to visit this fallSyracuse football head coach Fran Brown and his staff are recruiting 2028 four-star athlete Anthony Lopez Jr. hard, and he plans to take in a 'Cuse game this fa

Syracuse Football 2026 Preview: Specialists with big shoes to fillRegardless of how the rest of the team fares, special teams has always been a point of pride for Syracuse football. Look no further than the fact that punter Ri

Fran Brown names Syracuse's starting QB and says WR is determining next steps regarding eligibilitySyracuse football head coach Fran Brown has said on numerous occasions that his quarterback room possesses a lot of depth and talent. He's said that the other q

Syracuse Football 2026 Preview: Safeties are looking rock solidAhead of the 2026 season, Syracuse looks great at cornerback. But what about the rest of the secondary? At safety, the Orange lost Duce Chestnut, Devin Grant, a

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NC State heads to UVA as 5.5-point underdogYour best source for quality N.C. State Wolfpack news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Syracuse Football 2026 Preview: Quarterback is deeper than last year and Steve Angeli is backIt’s no secret that the Syracuse football season in 2025 collapsed with the injury to Steve Angeli. There’s no telling what could have happened if he had stayed

Get to know the Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Syracuse’s Week 13 OpponentThe final regular-season game of the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season will be against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Playing Notre Dame is always a special

Syracuse Football 2026 Preview: Tight ends offer mystery but potentialThe Syracuse football team has been somewhat spoiled at the tight end position in recent years. Oronde Gadsden is arguably the most talented tight end in progra

In NFL's preseason week 2, Alijah Clark, Andre Cisco and Sean Tucker lead Syracuse chargeThe second weekend of NFL preseason games has wrapped up, and several former Syracuse football standouts played quite well in recent days. Nearly two dozen form

Betting Locks for Win Totals 🔒Our expert likes these teams' win totals the most heading into the season 📲

What's next - and what's realistic - for Syracuse athletes hoping for 5th year of eligibility?Some class of 2022 athletes, such as Syracuse basketball transfer commit Amarri Monroe and SU football wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons, were dealt a setback o

Further details on Syracuse football against Wake Forest in Canada - the Toronto KickoffSyracuse football will play fellow Atlantic Coast Conference school Wake Forest in Canada roughly a year from now, and the game is being branded as the Toronto

Gunner Rivers Hurt In OpenerSon of former NFL QB Phillip Rivers and 4-star NC State commit left game with right knee injury 🎥