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A win is a win? Syracuse football still has more questions than answers Oct 03, 2026

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Brent Axe recaps Syracuse football's 42-41 win over UConn on Saturday afternoon. Chris Carlson joins Brent from Rentschler Field to offer his thoughts on the game and what Fran Brown discussed in his postgame press conference. Brent and Chris offer their insights on SU QB Amari Odom's electric debut as QB1, Tylik Hill and Umari Hatcher's strong games against the Huskies and try to pin down what's wrong with special teams, defense, some questionable play-calling and coaching moves and SU's consistent penalty issues. Syracuse Sports Insiders also chimed in on the win with their texts and voicemails! Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here ⁠https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports

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Fran Brown sticks with Steve Angeli as QB1: Right call or loyal to a fault? Sep 28, 2026

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Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds discuss Fran Brown's decision to stick with Steve Angeli as his starting quarterback.

Javon and Brent discuss all thatand react to Fran Brown's press conference comments.

Syracuse Sports Insiders also chimed in with their texts.

Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime!

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Mailbag! 5-star Moussa Kamissoko's commit, SU football bye week blues and Blair/Haynie interview vibes Sep 25, 2026

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On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe offers 4 immediate reactions to Syracuse Basketball landing 2027 5-star basketball prospect Moussa Kamissoko. Axe also offers 6 lingering thoughts from his interview with Syracuse Chancellor Mike Haynie and AD Bryan Blair and answers questions from Syracuse Sports Insiders on Kamissoko, the Blair/Haynie interview and where Syracuse football stands in its bye week. Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here ⁠https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports

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Syracuse Chancellor Mike Haynie and AD Bryan Blair on the future of SU Athletics Sep 23, 2026

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Syracuse University Chancellor Mike Haynie and Athletic Director Bryan Blair join Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports.

Haynie and Blair discuss the short and long-term vision for Syracuse Athletics in a disruptive time for collegiate sports and Syracuse University.

Among the topics the Chancellor and AD touch with Axe:

-The urgency to raise revenue and transition Syracuse from an athletic department into a "sports and entertainment enterprise"

-Why Blair believes "The next 24 to 36 months may be the most important in the history of Syracuse athletics."

-The effect the Protect College Sports Act would have on SU Athleticss if passed.

-What they are doing to secure Syracuse's place among the Power 4 with another round of conference realignment likely in the near future.

-What would motivate Blair to extend the contract of SU football coach Fran Brown (Note: This interview was recorded prior to the Cal and Pitt losses by SU)

-Is Syracuse spending $10 million on its basketball roster, a number widely seen as the minimum to get a Power 5 team into the NCAA Tournament?

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Syracuse football stumbles into bye week at 1-2 and with a QB question Sep 18, 2026

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Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds recap Syracuse football's 27-13 loss at Pittsburgh live from Acrisure Stadium.

Everything is on the table now for the Orange as it heads into its bye week with a 1-2 record.

Will Amari Odom replace Steve Angeli as QB1? How will the Orange get its penalties problem under control? Can freshman Shay Barker carry the load at kicker with Tripp Woody in meltdown mode? Why are missed tackles all of a sudden an issue for Syracuse?

Javon and Brent discuss all those issues and react to Fran Brown's press conference comments.

Syracuse Sports Insiders also chimed in on the loss with their texts and voicemails!

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Syracuse football throws one away against Cal in the JMA Dome Sep 13, 2026

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Brent Axe and Chris Carlson recap Syracuse football's 21-18 loss to California at the JMA Dome on Syracuse football postgame live.

Axe and Carlson discuss the struggles of QB Steve Angeli, who had three interceptions against Cal, including his mobility issues and if he is really fully recovered from his Achilles injury.

They also talk about SU's undisciplined play with 15 penalties, how the Orange need to focus the running game, where there was questionable play-calling, the issues that keep popping up on special teams and react to sound from head coach Fran Brown on the loss.

Syracuse Sports Insiders also chimed in on the loss with their texts and voicemails!

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Syracuse football's 2026 season really starts against California (with Roddy Jones) Sep 10, 2026

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ESPN/ACC analyst Roddy Jones joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse.

Axe and Jones preview the Syracuse-California matchup at the JMA Dome and how the Orange need to defend Cal's dynamic QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.

They also discuss how Jones thinks SU QB Steve Angeli can become among the best in the ACC, some of the buzzy headlines in the league to start the season and what he thinks the solution is for some of the overlaying issues in college football today.

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Opening statement: Syracuse football steamrolls New Hampshire in season opener Sep 06, 2026

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Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds recap Syracuse football's 66-3 season-opening win over New Hampshire.

Axe and Edmonds discuss Steve Angeli being back on the field including a couple scary moments in the opener when Angeli got hit on the sideline and was on the turf after taking a hit to his knee. All was well though as Angeli finished 20-of-29 for 263 yards and 2 TD.

They also discuss freshman running back Shavane Anderson Jr's breakout game, what Syracuse has to prioritize to fix after just one game (penalties!) and who else stood out in the opener.

Brent and Javon also react to comments from Syracuse Sports Insiders!

Syracuse Sports Insiders get to text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime!

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Syracuse Football over/unders pod: Answering the big questions for the 2026 season Aug 31, 2026

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It's the annual Syracuse Sports Insiders over/under podcast! This time, Insiders Billy, Nephew Cody, Eddie the Roofer and Jack join Brent Axe to answer some big questions ahead of the 2026 SU football season.

Will SU go over or under 8.5 wins? Will Steve Angeli top 4,000 passing yards? Who will lead the team in tackles, takeaways and sacks?

Those are just some of the questions Brent and the Insiders discussed with the season starting soon.

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Syracuse Football: Who are 9 Orange players on the rise? Aug 27, 2026

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On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds discuss nine players on the rise with Syracuse football that we've seen at training camp.

Axe and Edmonds also discuss the latest details of SU wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons seeking a fifth year of eligibility and the veteran presence of OL coach Juan Castillo and the importance to turn around the fortunes of the offensive line quickly.

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