Syracuse Orange Football

Syracuse Orange Football

2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
349.0 PYPG
95.3 RYPG
31.8 PPG
444.3 TotY/G

Team Information

Ground JMA Wireless Dome
City Syracuse, New York
Conference Atlantic Coast,
Nickname Orange

2024 Regular Season Leaders

All Stats
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
602
Y Willis
106
76
Receiving Yards

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About Syracuse Orange Football

Syracuse Orange football competes in the NCAA's FBS and the ACC's Atlantic Division. Syracuse stands as New York's sole Power Five representative. Their home ground, the JMA Wireless Dome, hosts matchups in Syracuse, New York. Since 1889, the Orange have notched over 740 victories and won a consensus national championship in 1959. Having two undefeated seasons and five conference titles, they've produced a Heisman Trophy winner, over 60 All-Americans, and 18 Academic All-Americans with 28 bowl appearances, including 10 in the New Year's Six Bowls.

Name of the teamSyracuse Orange
First Season1889
Athletic DirectorJohn Wildhack
Head CoachFran Brown
StadiumJMA Wireless Dome (capacity: 49,250)
LocationSyracuse, New York
Field SurfaceFieldTurf
DivisionAtlantic
ConferenceACC (2013–present)
Claimed National Titles1 (1959)
Conference Titles5 (1996, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2012)
Fight SongDown the Field
MascotOtto the Orange
RivalsBoston College, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Penn State, Colgate
Consensus All-Americans20

Syracuse Orange Football Introduction

Syracuse University's football history dates back to November 23, 1889. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the team began to find success, notably under the coaching of Frank "Buck" O'Neill, who propelled Syracuse to national recognition with the construction of Archbold Stadium in 1907. Despite notable achievements, such as a Rose Bowl invitation in 1915, which was declined, Syracuse remained independent until 1990.

In 1991, Syracuse, along with other Eastern football independents, formed the Big East Conference, where they claimed their first official championship title in 1993. Syracuse Orange transitioned to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2013.

Syracuse Orange Football History

Syracuse University's football history dates back to November 23, 1889, when the team played its inaugural game. The program saw its initial successes in the 1890s and early 1900s. The construction of Archbold Stadium in 1907 elevated Syracuse to national recognition under the leadership of Hall of Fame coach Frank "Buck" O'Neill.

In 1915, Syracuse received an invitation to the Rose Bowl; however, they declined, having already played on the West Coast that season. They maintained this success in the 1920s with players like Doc Alexander and Vic Hanson.

The 1930s marked a period of racial integration, with Syracuse and nearby Cornell University among the first to include African-American players as starting backfield players. Wilmeth Sidat-Singh, an African-American star, faced challenges due to racial discrimination but left a lasting impact on Syracuse's football history.

The program saw significant success during Ben Schwartzwalder’s time as head coach from 1949 to 1973, including Syracuse's first bowl appearances and the 1959 national championship. Schwartzwalder's coaching methods carved legendary running backs like Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, and Floyd Little. Despite challenges, including a boycott by African-American student-athletes in 1969, Syracuse's football program persevered, leaving an unforgettable mark on college football history.

Syracuse Orange Football Coach

31 head coaches have led the Syracuse Orange football program since its beginning in 1887.

Over the years, seven Syracuse head coaches have guided the team to postseason bowl games. Among them, Ben Schwartzwalder, Frank Maloney, Dick MacPherson, Paul Pasqualoni, Doug Marrone, Scott Shafer, and Dino Babers stand out. Pasqualoni and Marrone also secured conference championships during their respective tenures in the Big East Conference.

The current head coach of the Syracuse Orange Football team is Fran Brown. He assumed the position in December 2023. Brown previously served as a cornerback and football coach. His appointment was made official on November 28, 2023.

Here is a table containing the names and duration of all the head coaches of the Syracuse Orange Football team.

CoachYears
Fran Brown2024–Present
Dino Babers2016–2023
Scott Shafer2013–2015
Doug Marrone2009–2012
Greg Robinson2005–2008
Paul Pasqualoni1991–2004
Dick MacPherson1981–1990
Frank Maloney1974–1980
Ben Schwartzwalder1949–1973
Reaves Baysinger1947–1948
Clarence Munn1946
Ossie Solem1937–1942, 1944–1945
Vic Hanson1930–1936
Lew Andreas1927–1929
Pete Reynolds1925–1926
Chick Meehan1920–1924
Bill Hollenback1913
C. DeForest Cummings1911–1912
Tad Jones1909–1910
Howard Jones1908
Frank "Buck" O'Neill1906–1907, 1913–1915, 1917–1919
Charles P. Hutchins1904–1905
Jason B. Parish & Ancil D. Brown1903
Edwin R. Sweetland1900–1902
Frank E. Wade1897–1899
George O. Redington1895–1896
George H. Bond1894
Jordan C. Wells1892
William Galbraith1891
Robert Winston1890

Syracuse Orange Football Stadium: JMA Wireless Dome

The JMA Wireless Dome, previously called the Carrier Dome (1980–2022), in New York is the home ground of the Syracuse University football team. Hosting Syracuse Orange football, basketball, and lacrosse, it's been pivotal in college sports since 1980.

Recognized in NCAA history, the Dome holds basketball attendance records, leading in average attendance for 16 seasons. Notably, it set records for total home court attendance (537,949 in 1990) and average attendance (29,918 in 1989).

With a 35,642 seating capacity, it's the largest domed stadium on any college campus in the northeastern U.S. Besides sports, it hosts high school football championships, concerts, and events.

Syracuse Orange Football Rivals

Syracuse has historic rivalries with several teams, including Boston College, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia.

Boston

The rivalry with Boston College dates back to 1924, with the teams meeting annually since 1961. Syracuse leads the series with 34 wins to Boston College's 23.

Pittsburgh

Similarly, the rivalry with Pittsburgh began in 1916 and has continued annually since 1955. Pittsburgh currently leads the series with 43 wins to Syracuse's 32.

West Virginia

The rivalry with West Virginia, spanning 60 games, was particularly intense in the '80s and '90s when both teams were in the Big East Conference. The Ben Schwartzwalder Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Syracuse-West Virginia game, with Syracuse leading the series 34–27.

Syracuse Orange Football Record and stats

In 1959, Syracuse had 2 undefeated seasons and won the national championship by all major selectors, finishing with a 23–14 victory over the No. 4 Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.

Conference championships

YearCoachConferenceOverall recordConference record
1952Ben SchwartzwalderECAC (Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy)7–3
19567–2
195911–0
19668–3
1987Dick MacPherson11–0–1
1992Paul Pasqualoni10–2
1996†Big East Conference9–36–1
19979–46–1
19988–46–1
2004†6–64–2
2012†Doug Marrone8–55–2

Syracuse Orange Football Roster

On the offensive side, notable players include

Player NamePosition
Braden DavisQB
Carlos Del Rio-WilsonQB
Luke MacPhailQB
Garrett ShraderQB
LeQuint AllenRB
JJ BranhamRB
Tyler ChandlerRB
Ike DanielsRB
Joshua EscobarRB
Mario EscobarRB
Deston HawkinsRB
Muwaffaq ParkmanRB
Juwaun PriceRB
Kyle AckerWR
D'Marcus AdamsWR
Damien AlfordWR
Nick ArmentanoWR
Donovan BrownWR
Bryce CohoonWR
Darrell Gill Jr.WR
Umari HatcherWR
Isaiah JonesWR
Kendall LongWR
Trebor PenaWR
Max PerriconeWR
Nate WellingtonWR
Carter ClarkTE
David ClementTE
Oronde Gadsden IITE
Steven Mahar Jr.TE
Maximilian MangTE
Jack OberhoferTE
Max RunyonTE
Dan VillariTE
Patrick AlbergaOL
Jayden BassOL
Christopher BleichOL
Jakob BradfordOL
Joe CruzOL
Enrique Cruz Jr.OL
Kalan EllisOL
Wes HoehOL
Josh IlaoaOL
Austyn KauhiOL
Trevion MackOL
Lysander MoeoloOL
Joe MoreOL
Ted OlsenOL
Mark PetryOL
J'Onre ReedOL
David Wohlabaugh Jr.OL

On the defensive side, players include:

Player NamePosition
Belizaire BassetteDL
Kevon DartonDL
Elijah Fuentes-CundiffDL
Ty GordonDL
Braylen IngrahamDL
Denis Jaquez Jr.DL
Kevin Jobity Jr.DL
Terry LockettDL
Caleb OkechukwuDL
Rashard PerryDL
Chase SimmonsDL
Jalil SmithDL
Elijah WrightDL
Kadin BaileyLB
Marcale BillueLB
Ryan DolanLB
Khalib GilmoreLB
Josiah JefferyLB
Josh KubalaLB
Leon LoweryLB
Mekhi MasonLB
Derek McDonaldLB
Zyian Moultrie-GoddardLB
David OmopariolaLB
Austin RoonLB
Anwar SparrowLB
Yosuke SuganoLB
Stefon ThompsonLB
Marlowe WaxLB
Justin BarronDB
Jayden BellamyDB
Berry Buxton IIIDB
Alijah ClarkDB
Gregory DelaineDB
Myles FarmerDB
Malcolm FolkDB
Jaeden GouldDB
Aman GreenwoodDB
Isaiah JohnsonDB
Jalil MartinDB
Clay MastersDB
Cornell PerryDB
Quan PetersonDB
Tommy PorterDB
Cam ReirdenDB
Jason Simmons Jr.DB
Jeremiah WilsonDB

Syracuse Orange Football Schedule

The Syracuse Orange Football Regular Season Schedule is as follows:

DateOpponent
Sat, Aug 31Ohio
Sat, Sep 7Georgia Tech
Fri, Sep 20Stanford
Sat, Sep 28Holy Cross
Sat, Oct 5UNLV
Sat, Oct 12NC State
Thu, Oct 24Pittsburgh
Sat, Nov 2Virginia Tech
Sat, Nov 9Boston College
Sat, Nov 16California
Sat, Nov 23UConn
Sat, Nov 30Miami

FAQ's On Syracuse Orange Football

A. The Syracuse Orange football team was founded in 1889, making it one of the oldest college football programs in the United States.

A. Syracuse has claimed one consensus national championship, which was achieved in 1959.

A. The current head coach of the Syracuse Orange football team is Fran Brown, who took over the position in 2024.

A. The JMA Wireless Dome has a capacity of 49,250 spectators.

A. Syracuse has won five conference championships since 1991, showcasing their dominance in college football.