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Film Review: Jackson Meeks torches Miami secondary in upset win (DO; Andrews)
Fran Brown kept things simple describing Jackson Meeks’ stellar performance against Miami.
“He a dog,” Brown said with a smile.
The dog barked loudly Saturday afternoon. Meeks torched the Hurricanes’ secondary for seven catches, 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns — his first-career multi-score game. It was the former Georgia special teamer’s fifth game with 100 or more yards this season, a campaign in which he’s transformed into Syracuse’s standout X receiver.
Meeks was the key to unlocking SU’s (9-3, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) offense in its 42-38 upset victory over (10-2, 6-2 ACC) Miami to clinch its first entry into the AP Top-25 Poll with Brown at the helm. Here’s a breakdown of four of Meeks’ best plays from the contest.
2nd quarter, 3:41 — Meeks hauls in McCord’s record-breaking pass
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The Orange came back from down 21-0 to defeat the #6 Hurricanes, 41-38. The 21-point comeback is the largest in Syracuse history. Syracuse quarterback Kyle M...
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This was the first of many I’m-better-than-you plays from Meeks Saturday. And it also served as quarterback Kyle McCord’s 27th touchdown pass of the year, breaking Ryan Nassib’s single-season record.
The Orange faced arguably their biggest down of the first half on this play, with a third-and-goal from the nine-yard line down 21-7. A touchdown-less drive would have given the Hurricanes a chance to go up three scores before halftime. To make sure that didn’t happen, McCord lobbed one up to Meeks in a one-on-one matchup.
Miami defensive back Daryl Porter Jr. guarded Meeks up top while SU lined up in a four-wide shotgun set. Upon receiving the snap, McCord instantly looked left, flipped his hips and tossed a jump ball for Meeks. Porter fell to the ground upon soft contact with Meeks, who was simply positioning himself to leap up and grab the ball.
Once he snared the ball, Meeks had been left uncontested. He high-pointed the ball with ease and landed on his feet for the nine-yard receiving touchdown.
3rd quarter, 10:16 — Go-route beats Damari Brown for 33 yards
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Here, McCord found Meeks deep for his longest reception of the day at 33 yards. It came on a second-and-18 at SU’s own 17-yard line, as Meeks lined up alone at X receiver with Damari Brown in press-man coverage.
Syracuse lined up in the shotgun with four receivers split wide; Meeks stood alone on the right. Out of the gate, Meeks sprinted a couple of yards upfield and hit a double move to create plenty of separation with Damari Brown.
It caused Damari Brown to lose track of where Meeks was on the field. When Damari Brown ran with Meeks downfield to catch up to him, he overcompensated the depth of McCord’s throw.
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Analyzing Syracuse’s top 5 moments from Fran Brown’s 1st season (DO; Girshon)
After three mediocre seasons to end Dino Babers’ eight-year tenure, Syracuse hired Fran Brown as its 31st head coach. A year later, Brown has led the Orange to a nine-win regular season and generated national attention around the program.
Following SU’s win over then-No. 8 Miami to conclude the regular season, it was ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25 Poll — the program’s first ranking since 2022. With a bowl game upcoming, SU has a chance to win 10 games for the third time this century.
As Syracuse wraps up its best campaign since 2018, here are the top five moments from its 2024 regular season:
Week 2: Kyle McCord’s ball spike
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While Kyle McCord thrived in his Syracuse debut against Ohio, passing for 354 yards and four touchdowns en route to a 38-22 win, it wasn’t until Week 2 that he made a statement to the country. The Orange welcomed then-No. 23 Georgia Tech to the JMA Wireless Dome, looking to notch the program’s first win against an AP Top 25 since 2022.
McCord and Co. started the game with a seven-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, as Trebor Peña corralled a receiving score to cap it off. Following the touchdown, McCord went viral for showing his emotion on the sideline. It was one of the first moments in an SU uniform where he showed he was playing free, unlike at Ohio State.
McCord — who threw for a then-career-high 382 yards and four touchdowns — continued to exude a new confidence throughout Syracuse’s upset win. During preseason training camp and the beginning of the season, Brown emphasized he wanted to see more of “Little League Kyle.”
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Syracuse football bowl watch: With win over Miami, Orange could be headed to a top-tier ACC game (PS; $; Carlson)
The Syracuse football team’s win over Miami put it in good position to land a bid in the ACC’s top tier of games outside of the College Football Playoff.
The Orange is one of four teams tied for fourth-place in the ACC standings. Syracuse and Duke have the best overall record of that group.
The energy behind the Orange program is strong with a first-year coach leading the team to one of its two best seasons since 2001.
Those factors all lead to good television numbers and good ticket sales and, at least to me, position Syracuse to land a spot in either the Gator, Pop Tarts or Holiday Bowl.
The Orange landed a spot in one of those three games in projections by more than half of the national experts this week.
There are still some moving parts in the ACC that could impact SU’s destination. It’s unclear how many teams the ACC will get into the College Football Playoff.
If the conference gets both SMU and Clemson (or Miami) into the CFP that would make it more likely that Orange would play in the top group of games.
If only one of them gets in, then two spots in the top tier of bowl games would be taken by Miami and SMU/Clemson. The Orange would have to emerge as the top choice out of a group that includes Duke, Louisville and Georgia Tech.
Duke matched Syracuse’s 9-3 record with a new coach and has a quarterback that is more likely to play in the bowl game. Georgia Tech has five losses but good energy following its close loss to Georgia and what looks like the No. 2 recruiting class in the ACC in 2025.
Louisville might have had the best season of the bunch with three losses coming in one-possession games against Top 10 programs.
I’d take Syracuse out of that group but I don’t run a bowl game. They’ll make their decisions on Sunday and announce them on ESPN’s bowl selection show, which starts at noon.
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The 5 Greatest Syracuse Football Seasons of All Time and Why They Shine (orangfefizz.net; Staff)
Syracuse University boasts a storied football tradition. From national championships to memorable bowl victories, the Orange have enjoyed some truly standout seasons. Here are the five greatest seasons in Syracuse football history and what made them remarkable.
1959: The National Championship Season
Syracuse’s 1959 season stands as the pinnacle of the program’s history. Under head coach Ben Schwartzwalder, the team went 11-0, claiming the national title. The season culminated in a dominant 23-14 victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl, solidifying Syracuse as the best in the nation.Why It Was Exceptional
- Unstoppable Offense: Featuring players like Ernie Davis, Syracuse’s offense overwhelmed opponents with speed and precision. They averaged over 30 points per game.
- Stellar Defense: The defense allowed a mere 193 points across the season, shutting out three teams.
- Balanced Play: The Orange excelled in all phases of the game, with contributions from special teams sealing their dominance.
1987: The Perfect Regular Season
The 1987 Syracuse team, coached by Dick MacPherson, delivered an unforgettable run. The Orange completed the regular season 11-0, earning a trip to the Sugar Bowl, where they tied Auburn 16-16 in a controversial finish.Why It Was Exceptional
- Explosive Talent: Quarterback Don McPherson led an electrifying offense that scored at will, finishing fifth in Heisman voting.
- Team Chemistry: Every player contributed to the undefeated campaign, from a dynamic offensive line to a fierce secondary.
- National Recognition: Ranked fourth in the AP Poll, this season put Syracuse back on the college football map.
1992: A Return to Glory
After some middling years, Syracuse rediscovered greatness in 1992. Under head coach Paul Pasqualoni, the Orange went 10-2, capping the season with a decisive 26-22 victory over Colorado in the Fiesta Bowl....
McCord Earns National Honors - Syracuse University Athletics (cuse.com)
'Cuse quarterback Kyle McCord is being recognized nationally for his performance in Syracuse's upset of No. 8 Miami. McCord is the Associated Press (AP) Player of the Week and a member of the Davey O'Brien Great 8.
McCord was 26-of-36 for 380 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Orange back from a 21-0 deficit for the largest comeback in program history. It marked his 11th 300-yard passing performance of the season, which is a school record.
His three touchdown passes give him 29 this season, which is also a single-season school record. McCord increased his season passing total to 4,326 yards, making him the first 'Cuse quarterback to throw for more than 4,000 yards in a season. He leads the nation in passing yards, passing yards per game (360.5) and completions per game (30.58).
McCord and the Orange are awaiting Bowl Selection for the third-straight year.
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What To Make Of Syracuse Football's Season Overall This Year? (1045theteam.com; Wyland)
I was very impressed with the Syracuse football team's season overall this year. They got a massive win over Miami when they were trailing big early to cap off a very successful first year under head coach Fran Brown. Quarterback Kyle McCord leads the country in passing yards and after a bad ending to his Ohio State career he delivered in every way for the Orange. Below is my quick take on this as seen in The Times Union:
What a first season for Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown capped off by a memorable 42-38 come from behind win over Miami to finish 9-3. Brown changed the climate the minute he walked into the JMA wireless Dome and getting quarterback Kyle McCord to leave Ohio State was the biggest reason why. McCord became the first Syracuse quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards in a single season, and he was nothing short of brilliant for most the season. Brown has proven in one season he knows how to win the transfer portal, and he was able to convince several high caliber players to come to Syracuse and that hasn't been easy to do. Let's see if this season is the start of something big for Syracuse football in the future.
Now Syracuse will get a good bowl game coming up later in December that they have earned with a great regular season. Fran Brown is here to stay and he has rebuilt the culture of this program. He is going to get some major recruits here for years to come.
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Fran Brown Changed Everything for Syracuse Football (orangefizz.net; Amendolara)
When the ESPN cameras were pressed in his face on a delirious evening at the Dome, Fran Brown proclaimed something that might seem premature but is impossible to argue. “Syracuse is back!” It was the viral statement that jolted through the college football atmosphere, replayed on memes and Instagram/TikTok reels in the hands of fans everywhere.
Syracuse's Epic Comeback vs. Miami: Fran Brown & Kyle McCord Changed Everything I Damon Amendolara
Brown took over a program that had gone through the motions for the large part of 20 years. Pinstripe Bowls were the high points, 3-4 win seasons were the low ones. And “back?” Unless you meant that Scott Shafer looked like an assistant on the 1959 squad, nothing particularly felt nostalgic about the good ol’ days.
But on a Saturday afternoon in late November, in front of a packed house, with plenty on the line for a top ranked Miami squad, yeah… this felt like what it used to feel like around here. And he used his power of persuasion to sell Kyle McCord on the same vision. On a day that Ohio State failed to score two touchdowns, in a humiliating loss to the Wolverines, McCord stood tall and scorched the Hurricanes defense in a thrilling 21-point comeback.
It all felt different, and yet the same. How long have Orange fans waited for scenes like this? At least since ’01 when the Orange finished 10-3 and the vibes of the Big East still rang true. The 10-win season was nice with Dino Babers, and all those Ryan Nassib touchdowns were fun, but it felt pretty far away from the glory days. This one sat pretty close to the way the Dome used to rock with McNabb and Freeney and Coach P.
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Winners: both on and off the field (adirondeckdailyenterprise.com; Drury)
When I woke up Sunday morning hoarse, and with a sore throat, I knew why: on Saturday Phyliss and I had gone to the Syracuse University football game against the Miami Hurricanes and I was hoarse from cheering at the top of my lungs for two hours.
I think I know why I enjoy college football so much. In high school I was a mediocre athlete and not a very aggressive guy. But as a linebacker I came to love the violence of football and marveled at how I could hit someone as hard as I wanted and not get into trouble.
My football career was a short four years of high school, and I readily transitioned to being a spectator. As a freshman at the University of Wyoming, I followed the Cowboys as they went to the Sugar Bowl, and I loyally sang the school fight song “Cowboy Joe” at the top of my lungs. (Fast forward 50 years and I love following Wyoming alum Josh Allen lead the Buffalo Bills.) I’ve been following Syracuse football since 1961, when Ernie Davis won the Heisman Trophy. I attended my first S.U. game in the then-brand-new Carrier Dome in 1980. It was a dreadfully boring game that Navy won 6-3. But I was hooked, and from that point on I attended about one game a year until Saranac Lake’s Cy Ellsworth captained the team, and went to the Gator Bowl. That year I got season tickets for my son Dustin and I.
From the mid-’80s to the turn of the century, being a Syracuse football fan was fun, but for the last 20 years it’s akin to being a Mets fan in the early ’60s. Since 1999 and the graduation of quarterback Donovan McNabb, Syracuse has struggled — and that’s putting it mildly. With the exception of a season here or there, they’ve been lucky to win half their games. With each of the five coaching changes since then, they hoped for success, but instead found mediocrity.
Phyliss poses with Syracuse mascot “Otto.” (Provided photo — Jack Drury)
The Game …
Syracuse was a 12-point underdog, and before we got our seats warm, they were behind 21-0. Phyliss and I were beginning to second-guess going there. Was it worth driving through the season’s first snowstorm if Syracuse was just going to get blown out? But the Orange fought their way back, and by halftime they were only a touchdown behind. Things were looking up.
After halftime they came roaring out and tied the game on their first drive. The 40,000 orange-clad fans roared their approval. Phyliss and I were standing, screaming and sharing high fives.
It was loud but not as loud as when Syracuse got the ball back and scored the go-ahead touchdown. The crowd roared, cheers erupted like waves, every run, pass and first down sparked a surge of exhilaration. The noise was like a heavy metal band accompanied by jackhammers, power saws and a couple of jet engines. We were jumping up and down, hugging those around us.
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Syracuse Football: Fran Brown cites progress, but national title his singular focus (itlh; Adler)
This is why I love Syracuse football first-year head coach Fran Brown. His program, on Saturday, upset No. 6 Miami to cap off a 9-3 regular season in 2024, a tremendous achievement for a first-time head coach, a relatively new assistant-coaching staff, and an overhauled roster.
The Orange is going to a bowl game for the third straight year. On Sunday, Syracuse football entered the major top-25 polls. A quality bowl appearance awaits. The 'Cuse has a chance to reach 10 wins in a campaign for the first time since 2018.
And while Brown says that he believes the Orange made "progress" in the 2024 term, the ace recruiter and former defensive backs coach at Southeastern Conference powerhouse Georgia isn't fully satisfied with what has transpired on the Hill over the past few months.
As noted in a post on X by Ashley Wenskoski of CNY Central, Brown said following the Orange's conquest of the Hurricanes, "I wanted to go to the national championship, there was nothing else on my mind except trying to repeat what happened in 1959...but I guess this is progress."
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LeQuint Allen has another big game for Syracuse, plus playoffs underway: Local college notebook (pressofatlanticcity.com; Russo)
Syracuse University running back LeQuint Allen continued his tremendous junior season, helping the Orange rally from a 21-0 deficit to beat a top-10 team for the first time since 2017.
Allen, a 2022 Millville High School graduate, ran 22 times for 82 yards and two TDs in a 42-38 win over Miami, which was previously ranked eighth. Allen also had six receptions for 61 yards.
It was the biggest comeback in Syracuse history. The Orange joined The Associated Press’ Top 25 at No. 23 this week.
Other NCAA Division I football teams wrapped up their regular seasons this past weekend.
RB Kanye Udoh (St. Augustine Prep) ran seven times for 15 yards in Army’s 29-24 win over Texas San Antonio. OL Brady Small (St. Augustine) started at center for an offense that gained 407 yards. Despite the win to improve to 10-1, Army fell out of the Top 25. The Knights will play No. 17 Tulane for the American Athletic Conference Championship at 8 p.m. Friday.
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Syracuse football in touch with Purdue TE, former 4-star target who will enter portal (itlh; Adler)
Tight end Tayvion Galloway, a former Syracuse football recruiting target who has played his freshman season at Big Ten Conference member Purdue, says via his X page that he will enter the transfer portal on December 9.
On December 1, Purdue's athletics department announced that it was firing Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters. The program mightily struggled in the 2024 season, going just 1-11 overall.
The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Galloway, who hails from Chillicothe, Ohio, is already receiving interest from a variety of college teams, including the Orange, according to a post on X from 247Sports analyst Mike McAllister and an article from his colleague, 247Sports analyst Allen Trieu.
Per his bio on the Purdue athletics department Web site, Galloway didn't play in any games this term, so he should still have four years of collegiate eligibility left.
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Syracuse Football: Fran Brown isn’t satisfied but we can be ecstatic about the 9-3 season (TNIAAM; Wall)
The Syracuse Orange surpassed most reasonable expectations with their 9-3 record...but there was one person’s expectation they didn’t surpass- Head Coach Fran Brown’s.
The mentality is what has helped Brown rise the coaching ranks and become the noted recruiter. It’s a standard Brown wants to instill within the Syracuse program as he aspires to return the Orange to national prominence.
For fans, the expectations don’t have to be the same as Fran’s. It’s not a loser mentality to be pleased with a 9-win season. While Fran’s been part of Georgia’s dynasty, we’ve been subjected to very little to celebrate over the last 20 seasons. We can be happy with the way the season concluded, especially a November that saw the Orange rebound after the disappointment in Boston to win three straight.
It didn’t take long after the Orange beat Miami before we saw a lot of laments about the losses to Stanford and Boston College. Yes, we’d love to have those back, but we shouldn’t lose sight of what getting back into the top 25 has done for the program’s profile. Nationally people are recognizing Syracuse for a successful season under a head coach who exudes enthusiasm and brings a lot of energy to the Orange.
While many fans won’t want to admit this, Dino Babers had a point with his goal of “consistently good, not occasionally great” mantra. The key for Brown will be to do what Babers was unable to do- turn the momentum into sustained success. Does that mean Syracuse needs to be in the CFP next season? In Fran’s mind, yes, but for us watching the team, getting to the point where we ask “Where is Syracuse ranked this week?” and not “Is Syracuse going to be ranked this year?”
Adam Terry Relives Syracuse Football Win Over Miami, Looks Ahead to Bowl Season and Beyond (youtube; raduio; Cuse Sports Talk)
Syracuse football radio color analyst Adam Terry discusses the magnitude of the win over Miami, who may or may not play in the Orange's bowl game, the view on the season as a whole, and more.
Syracuse Football Transfer Portal BIGGEST NEEDS | Syracuse Orange Podcast (youtube; podcast; Locked on Syracuse)
Syracuse Orange Football finished the 2024 regular season with a strong 9-3 record. But, now it's time for Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown to try and upgrade the roster in the college football transfer portal for 2025. The Orange certainly need a new quarterback to replace Kyle McCord as well as two linebackers to replace Marlowe Wax and Justin Barron. Jackson Meeks is out of eligibility, and LeQuint Allen and Oronde Gadsden could potentially go to the NFL. That means, wide receiver, running back, and tight end could also be needs for Syracuse. However, Trebor Pena, Duce Chestnut, and Devin Grant are expected to return so those position groups are ready for next season.
Jackson Holzer tells you Syracuse Football's biggest needs in the transfer portal on this edition of the Locked On Syracuse Podcast.
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Miami Hurricanes loss to Syracuse could be a “program changing moment” for Mario Cristobal (youtube; podcast; 560 WQAM)
Atlanta radio host John Michaels is the biggest Canes fan in the world so it was only right to let him vent about the massive loss Miami suffered on Saturday vs Syracuse.
Less than 2 days after win over Miami, Syracuse football lands 3-star prospect in Class of 2026 (PS; Carlson)
Three-star prospect Maurice Medley, who is ranked just outside the 500 best prospects in the Class of 2026, committed to the Syracuse football program on Monday.
Listed by 247 Sports as 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Medley is classified by the recruiting website as an athlete and ranked the No. 503 player in the class in its composite rankings. Recruiting website On3.com, lists Medley as an outside linebacker.
He is listed as the No. 8 prospect in Maryland by 247 Sports and the No. 38 athlete in the country in its composite rankings. According to 247 Sports, Medley attended Syracuse’s exciting upset over No. 6 Miami on Saturday.
The website indicates he has also been offered by Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State, Boston College and Maryland over the course of his recruitment.
Medley announced his commitment on X (previously Twitter).
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Maurice Medley commits to Syracuse football (247sports.com; McAllister)
Class of 2026 Baltimore (MD) St. Frances Academy athlete Maurice Medley has committed to Syracuse football, he announced on social media Monday. Medley was in attendance on Saturday when the Orange upset Miami in the JMA Wireless Dome. Medley also held offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State. He is rated a three star prospect by both 247Sports and the 247Sports Composite. The 6-3, 215 pounder is ranked the 48th best athlete and 14th best player in Maryland by 247Sports. The Composite ranks him slightly higher as the 38th best athlete and eighth best player in his state.
Medley is the third player to commit to Syracuse in its 2026 class joining running back D'Antae Sheffey and defensive back Jaxson Gates. Syracuse also has two commitments in its 2027 class in quarterback Justin Dixon and athlete Tank White.
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New Syracuse football QB commit: 'I love the culture that coach Brown is building' (itlh; Adler)
Justin Dixon, a talented quarterback who plays in the Baltimore area, verbally pledged to Syracuse football over the weekend as he visited the Orange program for the second time in November.
The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Dixon, as a member of the 2027 class, is only a sophomore in high school. Not a lot of 2027 prospects have made their college decisions as of yet, but Dixon says the time was right to pledge to the 'Cuse.
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"I love the culture that coach (Fran) Brown is building here and I wanted to be a part of that," Dixon said to recruiting analyst Charles Kang of The Juice Online. "I chose to commit early because it was right for me. It just felt right."
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Former Syracuse coordinator the top choice to take same position at Florida State (report) (PS; Carlson)
Former Syracuse defensive coordinator Tony White, widely praised for his work during his time at SU, is the top choice to take the same position at Florida State, according to a report by On3.com’s Pete Nakos.
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White is currently the defensive coordinator at the University of Nebraska, after leaving the Orange two years ago to take a position on Matt Rhule’s staff.
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Bleacher Report on Instagram: "A reporter asked Syracuse Football HC Fran Brown if he was gonna shower after upsetting Miami Brown said in November he does NOT SHOWER after losses "
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ACC News
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5964274/2024/12/02/smu-college-football-playoff-acc-jim-phillips/ (nytimes.com; $; Vannini)
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips believes SMU should be in the College Football Playoff field no matter what happens in Saturday’s conference championship game against Clemson. He also said Monday that Miami (Fla.) should be in the field as an at-large team.
Ahead of Tuesday’s CFP rankings reveal and Saturday’s Power 4 conference title games, the selection committee has more on its plate than ever before. Depending on the movement this week’s rankings, 11-1 SMU may be the only Power 4 team playing next Saturday that could enter the weekend in the projected field but exit Saturday on the wrong side of the bubble if it loses.
The commissioner disagrees.
"SMU is in the tournament,” Phillips told The Athletic. “I don’t see any way you can’t keep SMU in regardless of what happens on Saturday. Playing in a conference championship game, there cannot be a negative residual to that if you are in the field going into that weekend. If you are in the top 12, there should be no downside.”
(According to the latest projections from The Athletic’s Austin Mock, SMU currently has an 89 percent chance of making the Playoff.)
That point is the big question for coaches, players and commissioners heading into the weekend. SMU and Oregon are the only Power 4 teams that went undefeated in conference play. The SEC and Big Ten both will hold conference championship games involving two surefire Playoff teams, but the Big 12, ACC and Mountain West appear to have only their champions guaranteed a spot. What will the committee do?
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How many ACC schools are making it to the playoffs, after seeing Week 14? (youtube; podcast; 99.9 The Fan)
Brett Friedlander, Saturday Down South, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss ACC football as we get one week closer to the playoffs.
Clemson now has to win their way in, so can they do it? Why isn’t SMU a shoe in, especially with their record? Who’s coach is getting fired if they don’t win THIS game? If Brett were Jim Phillips, How would Brett lobby for the ACC? What does Brett make of Mack Brown’s comments after his last game as UNC’s head football coach?
Why Clemson Football WILL BEAT SMU Football - ACC Championship Preview (youtube; podcast; The Ruffino & Joe Show)
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their ACC Championship Preview, breaking down Clemson vs SMU and discussing why SMU football will beat Clemson football in the 2024 Big Ten Championship
ACC Football Power Rankings: End of 2024 Regular Season (SI; McGavic)
As quickly as it began, college football's 2024 regular season is now in the rear view mirror.
In the Atlantic Coast Conference, we have two teams on the opposite ends of the spectrum that are matched up in the league's title game. On one side, there's SMU, who is in their first season with the conference. On the other side, there's Clemson, who is making their eighth appearance over the last 10 seasons.
As you can tell, it was another wild season in the ACC. Whether it was the race to get to Charlotte, or the jockeying for position further down the standings, there were storylines a-plenty this year.
That being said, where do things stand in the conference now that the regular season in the books? Check out our week 15 ACC power rankings below:
1. SMU Mustangs
Overall Record: 11-1Conference Record: 8-0
Preseason Ranking: No. 5
What an incredible first year in the ACC for SMU. Just think, if they had opted to go with Kevin Jennings at their starting QB from the jump, they could be undefeated.
2. Clemson Tigers
Overall Record: 9-3Conference Record: 7-1
Preseason Ranking: No. 2
Well... Clemson didn't exactly start or finish the season how they would like. But regardless, the Tigers are back to a place that's very familiar to them: contending for a league title.
3. Miami Hurricanes
Overall Record: 10-2Conference Record: 6-2
Preseason Ranking: No. 3
Miami put together one of the most exciting offenses in college football. The only issue was that their defense can't stop a nose bleed, and it cost them dearly down the stretch.
4. Louisville Cardinals
Overall Record: 8-4Conference Record: 5-3
Preseason Ranking: No. 4
This season for Louisville is best described as "what could have been." Suffering your four losses just by a combined 24 points will certainly have you thinking that.
5. Syracuse Orange
Overall Record: 9-3Conference Record: 5-3
Preseason Ranking: No. 12
Things might have gotten rocky at times for Syracuse, but head coach Fran Brown seems like an early star in the making. He just has to make sure they get the defense shored up.
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TNIAAM’s ACC Football power rankings for December 2nd (TNIAAM; Wall)
At the request of Syracuse Orange fans, we’re going to give you our ACC Football Power Rankings. Let’s get to this week’s list as we head into Championship Week
1) SMU Mustangs (11-1, 8-0)- took advantage of a lighter ACC schedule to put themselves in a position to be the first ACC rep in the CFP
2) Miami Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2)- Mario Cristobal coaches Miami like he has Iowa’s offense
3) Clemson Tigers (9-3, 7-1)- Clemson really blew a chance to help the ACC, yet thanks to Syracuse find themselves in a better position to make the CFP. Power of prayer is real folks.
4) Syracuse Orange (9-3, 5-3) - if you didn’t enjoy Saturday’s game, you must be related to Mario Cristobal
5) Duke Blue Devils (9-3, 5-3)- survived the final week and finished with a better record than Mike Elko and Texas A&M.
6) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-5, 5-3)- not sure why GT decided to become a drop-back passing team in overtime. Another team that could have killed the playoff hopes of their SEC rival
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Virginia Football: Final ACC Football Power Rankings (SI; Newton)
The 2024 college football regular season is officially in the books. For one final time, let's check in on the Atlantic Coast Conference to see how the season wrapped up for all 17 ACC teams and unveil our final ACC Football Power Rankings.
1. SMU (11-1, 8-0 ACC)
Congratulations to Rhett Lashlee and the SMU Mustangs. There isn't really anything else to say at this point. They've taken the league by storm in their first year in the ACC, punctuating a perfect 8-0 season in the conference with a 38-6 victory over California on Saturday, SMU's ninth win in a row. There's still some question as to whether the Mustangs would still make the College Football Playoff if they lose this weekend, but they can lock up their spot with a victory over Clemson in the ACC Championship in Charlotte.Up next: vs. Clemson [ACC Championship Game]
2. Clemson (9-3, 7-1 ACC)
I can only imagine the mixed feelings Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers experienced on Saturday, losing at home to hated rival South Carolina 17-14, a defeat that essentially eliminated them from earning an at-large berth to the College Football Playoff, but then watching as Miami was upset by Syracuse, a gift that sends Clemson to the ACC Championship Game, where the Tigers can force their way back into the College Football Playoff by beating SMU. We'll see if Cade Klubnik and company can bounce back and take advantage of their second chance.Up next: vs. SMU [ACC Championship Game]
3. Miami (10-2, 6-2 ACC)
Cam Ward threw for nearly 350 yards and two touchdowns... and Miami suffered a disastrous 42-38 loss on the road to Syracuse. The Hurricanes survived several close calls this year to remain unbeaten, but that caught up with them in November, as they suffered two costly losses to Georgia Tech and Syracuse in the last three games of the season. Those defeats mean that Miami, who started the season 9-0 and 5-0 in the ACC, will now watch the ACC Championship Game from the couch and will have to hope that the College Football Playoff Committee looks more favorably on its resume than the Associated Press, which had the Canes down at No. 14 in this week's AP Top 25. With fate out of its hands, Miami will be rooting for SMU to beat Clemson in the ACC Championship and maybe for UNLV to beat Boise State to improve its odds of snagging an at-large bid to the CFP.4. Syracuse (9-3, 5-3 ACC)
What a first season for Fran Brown as head coach at Syracuse. The Orange finish the year 9-3 and punctuate the season with a program-defining top-10 win over Miami, spoiling the Canes' ACC Championship hopes. If not for a couple of close losses to Stanford and Boston College, Syracuse might have been contending for an ACC title game too. The future is bright in upstate New York, but first, the Orange should be playing in a pretty good bowl game.5. Duke (9-3, 5-3 ACC)
Much of what we said about Syracuse can also be said about Duke, as the Blue Devils put together a tremendous first season under Manny Diaz. Absent a tough four-game stretch in the middle of the year in which Duke lost three out of four (all to good teams), it was all wins, all the time. Most notably, the Blue Devils cruised through Tobacco Road, beating North Carolina, NC State, and Wake Forest. That will make a lot of folks in Durham happy and they'll be even happier with what should be a top-tier bowl game for Duke....
Will Hurricanes still make College Football Playoff? Experts weigh in (orlandosentinel.com; GQLSHARE)
Miami could have secured a spot in the ACC title game and a likely berth in the College Football Playoff last weekend. Instead, the Hurricanes lost at Syracuse.
But the Hurricanes still have an outside shot at making the College Football Playoff, according to experts, computer models and even rival ACC coaches.
“If schools like Tennessee and Ohio State at 10-2 are presumably in, then Miami at 10-2 should be in, too,” SMU coach (and former Miami offensive coordinator) Rhett Lashlee said.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he “can’t imagine Miami wouldn’t be in.”
But Miami has lost its ability to control its own fate. Now all the Hurricanes can do for the next week is campaign for their inclusion, which coach Mario Cristobal and quarterback Cam Ward did Saturday.
“If they knew what was up, they’d put us in the playoff,” Ward said. “We are that team. It’s not in our hands anymore, but I mean, just go look at the stats. We’re that team. Every winner’s got to lose someday. If we get a chance to go in the playoff, we’re going to make the most of it. We don’t care if we’re a top-eight seed or we’re a 12 seed. The playoffs is anybody’s chance. We just hope we can get a shot.”
ESPN’s Football Power Index model still ranks Miami 11th in the nation despite the second loss. The model gives UM a 23.6 percent chance to make the playoffs. ESPN’s AllState Playoff Predictor also has Miami at 24 percent.
However, The Athletic’s playoff model has Miami on the outside, looking in. The main reason for that is the model projects Clemson to beat SMU in the ACC championship game, which means both the Tigers and Mustangs likely make the playoffs and block the Hurricanes from sneaking in.
Individual analysts are similarly split. At ESPN, Bill Connelly, David Hale, Harry Lyles Jr., Max Olson were the only ones out of 13 journalists and analysts who included Miami in their 12-team rankings. At The Athletic, Stewart Mandel included the Hurricanes, as did Action Network’s Brett McMurphy, but at CBS Sports, Brad Crawford and Richard Johnson both have the Hurricanes missing out on the dance.
The biggest case against UM is its strength of schedule, which ranks 55th nationally, according to FPI. Miami did not play any spectacular teams this year and does not have a win against a ranked opponent. However, several teams they played, like Florida, Duke, Louisville and Syracuse, finished strong. The Hurricanes played eight bowl-eligible teams that went at least 6-6, and their two losses were one-score games on the road against 9-3 Syracuse and 7-5 Georgia Tech (that took Georgia to eight overtimes on Friday).
Ultimately, it is up to the College Football Playoff selection committee to decide if the Hurricanes are worthy of an at-large bid over three-loss SEC teams Alabama, Ole Miss and South Carolina. Or they might have to put a potential ACC runner-up in SMU in instead of UM.
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https://athlonsports.com/college-fo...rolina-nc-state-virginia-virginia-tech-fights (athlonsports.com; Bricker)
The final weekend of the regular season in college football is typically known as rivalry week, and last weekend's slate of games certainly included some drama between familiar foes.
There were many rivalry matchups in the ACC, but only two were actual conference games. The North Carolina Tar Heels, NC State Wolfpack, Virginia Cavaliers, and Virginia Tech Hokies had in-state rivalry matchups.
NC State extended its win streak over North Carolina to four games with a 35-30 win. Sticking with the theme of the weekend, Wolfpack players attempted to plant their flag at the 50-yard line, but a North Carolina player took it and threw it toward the stands, resulting in a fight.
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2024 Lampkin Award Winner (RX; HM)
2024 Lampkin Award Winner
From the official ACC release of Monday, December 2, 2024...
North Carolina’s Willie Lampkin Earns 2024 ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – North Carolina offensive lineman Willie Lampkin has been voted the winner of the 2024 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced on Monday.
The Jacobs Blocking Trophy has been awarded annually since 1953 to the player selected most outstanding blocker in the ACC by a poll of the league’s head coaches and defensive coordinators. The trophy is given in memory of William P. Jacobs, who served as president of Presbyterian College from 1935 to 1945.
Lampkin, a 5-11, 290-pound senior from Lakeland, Florida, has played and started in every game for the Tar Heels the last two years after transferring in after being a three-year starter along the offensive line at Coastal Carolina.
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2024 Tatum Award Winner (RX; HM)
2024 Tatum Award Winner
From the official ACC release of Monday, December 2, 2024...
Wake Forest’s Taylor Morin to Receive ACC’s 2024 Jim Tatum Award
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Wake Forst redshirt senior wide receiver Taylor Morin has been named the recipient of the 2024 Jim Tatum Award, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Monday.
The award is given annually in memory of the late Jim Tatum to the top senior student-athlete among the league's football players. Tatum, a two-time ACC Coach of the Year, coached in the 1950s at both Maryland and North Carolina and believed strongly in the concept of the student-athlete.
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2024 Piccolo Award Winner (RX; HM)
2024 Piccolo Award Winner
From the official ACC release of Monday, December 2, 2024...
Duke’s Eli Pancol Named 2024 Brian Piccolo Award Recipient
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Duke graduate student wide receiver Eli Pancol has been named the recipient of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2024 Brian Piccolo Award, the league announced on Monday.The Piccolo Award has been given annually since 1970 in memory of the late Brian Piccolo to the "most courageous" football player in the ACC. As a standout running back at Wake Forest, Piccolo was the ACC Athlete of the Year in 1965 and played for the Chicago Bears before his career was cut short when he was diagnosed with cancer. His courageous fight against the disease was an inspiration to the Bears and the entire football community.
In October of 2022, Pancol suffered a broken left ankle, which prevented him from finishing the season. Following that recovery and during the 2023 training camp, he experienced a fracture dislocation of his right ankle, which caused him to miss the entire 2023 season.
Named to the Comeback Player of the Year Award watch list by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), in association with The Associated Press and the Fiesta Bowl, Pancol has started all 12 games this season and caught 55 passes for 741 yards and nine touchdowns. His nine receiving scores lead the Blue Devils and are tied for fourth in the ACC.
Against No. 22 SMU (October 26), Pancol set a career-high with 11 receptions and 138 receiving yards, becoming the first Blue Devil with double-digit receptions against a ranked foe since T.J. Rahming tallied 10 catches for 100 yards against No. 15 North Carolina on November 10, 2016. On Senior Day versus Virginia Tech (November 23), Pancol set a career-high with three touchdown catches and 188 receiving yards, including an 86-yard touchdown catch and run.
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New concert venue at Central NY animal park announces first show (PS; Herbert)
A new Central New York concert venue is set to open this coming summer.
Pop-country singer Ashley Cooke will perform at The Haven’s first-ever concert on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Former “The Voice” singer Charity Bowden will also perform at the show, which begins at 6 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at thehavenofthewild.com/events. Prices are $30; additional fees may apply.
The Haven is a new wedding and event center near The Wild Animal Park in Chittenango, which announced the $10 million-plus expansion project in 2022. The outdoor music venue is currently under construction and is expected to be completed well before Cooke’s concert, according to owner Jeff Taylor. Weddings that will use the indoor space are also being booked beginning in the fall of 2025.
Cooke is a Florida native best known for the radio hit “Your Place,” which won her first CMT Music Award in April for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year. The rising singer-songwriter has also appeared at the ACM and CMA awards and currently averages 2 million monthly Spotify listeners with a catalog that includes songs “Never Til Now” (with Brett Young), “Over When We’re Sober” (with Brantley Gilbert) and “Sunday Morning Kinda Saturday Night.”
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Syracuse inventor tests a new HVAC system that might cut energy usage by 75% (PS; Knauss)
Tom King watched as a crane-like vehicle hoisted his 1,500-pound invention off the flatbed truck.
For one tense moment, it looked like the bulky 9-foot-tall box might slip out of its custom-made harness and fall. But the vehicle operator eased it back down onto the flatbed while a ground crew rearranged the straps.
Then the crane lifted the unit and they slow-walked it over to a concrete pad, where it may help change how New York state landlords heat and cool apartment buildings. At least that is King’s hope.
For the past five years, King, an architect with a master’s in engineering, has been developing his “HydroPod,’’ a big box full of electric-powered heating, cooling and ventilation equipment that he hopes will cut energy usage at apartment buildings by as much as 75%.
If the units are successful, they could help play a big role in New York state’s efforts to electrify buildings and cut their energy usage.
Now comes the first real-world test.
Eight HydroPods have been installed at student apartment buildings on Syracuse University’s South Campus. Ten more are being installed this fall at a 40-unit affordable housing development in Phoenix, Oswego County.
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After 12 years, there’s finally activity at a key retail spot in Onondaga County village (PS; $; Doran)
It’s been 12 years since the former Village Cleaners building in Fayetteville and the car wash next to it closed on the village’s main drag.
The site sits at a busy intersection, the corner of East Genesee Street (Route 5) and Highbridge Street in Fayetteville. It was once slated for a Dunkin,’ a Walgreens and a mixed-use building with apartments and a restaurant. All of those plans fell through.
Now plans have been approved and a building permit issued for Splash Car Wash, according to Fayetteville village officials. Workers are beginning to get the site ready for construction.
The car wash first announced plans to come to Fayetteville in 2022.
The 5,500-square-foot building will feature automated car washes.
Fayetteville officials said they don’t know when the car wash will open.
Splash operates 60 car washes across four states: Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
There are Splash Car Washes in Onondaga County in Liverpool, Cicero and Clay. This is the first one in the eastern part of the county.
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