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Syracuse Orange football
NameSyracuse Orange football
StadiumJMA Wireless Dome
Capacity49,057
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Head coachFran Brown
Year2024
LocationSyracuse, New York
Bowl record16–10–1
National champ1959
Consensus all americans25
Fight song"Down the Field"
MascotOtto the Orange
RivalriesBoston College (rivalry), Pittsburgh (rivalry), West Virginia (rivalry), Penn State (rivalry)

Syracuse Orange football represents Syracuse University in the sport of American football. The program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level. With a history dating to the late 19th century, the Orange have claimed one national championship and produced numerous Hall of Fame players and coaches, establishing a lasting legacy in college football.

History

The program's first season was in 1889 under coach John A.R. Scott. Early success came under Frank "Buck" O'Neill, who led the team to an undefeated season in 1915. The modern era of prominence began with the hiring of Ben Schwartzwalder in 1949, who built a national power culminating in the 1959 national championship led by Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. The team enjoyed sustained success through the 1980s and 1990s under coaches like Dick MacPherson and Paul Pasqualoni, winning major bowl games and producing NFL talent. After periods of transition, the program joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2013, marking a new chapter in its competitive history.

Notable seasons

The undefeated 1959 season, which concluded with a victory over the Texas Longhorns in the 1960 Cotton Bowl Classic, remains the pinnacle, resulting in a consensus national championship. The 1987 season under Dick MacPherson saw the team finish 11–0–1 and secure a victory in the 1988 Sugar Bowl against the Auburn Tigers. In 1992, quarterback Marvin Graves led the team to a 10–2 record and a win in the 1993 Fiesta Bowl. More recently, the 2018 season, led by coach Dino Babers and quarterback Eric Dungey, produced a 10–3 record and a victory in the 2018 Camping World Bowl.

Rivalries

The most storied rivalry is with Boston College, contested annually for the "Rivalry Trophy". The Pittsburgh rivalry, historically significant within the old Big East Conference, is also fiercely contested. A notable eastern rivalry with West Virginia featured many memorable games during their shared conference affiliations. An historic, though now intermittent, rivalry with Penn State dates back to the early 20th century and includes several iconic matchups at Beaver Stadium and the Carrier Dome.

Stadiums

The team played at Archbold Stadium from 1907 to 1978, a venue known for its distinctive horseshoe design. In 1980, the program moved indoors to the Carrier Dome, renowned for its air-supported fabric roof and loud game-day atmosphere. The stadium was renamed the JMA Wireless Dome in 2022 following a major renovation that included a fixed roof, updated facilities, and expanded seating, solidifying its status as a premier venue in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Players and coaches

Legendary players include Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis, Jim Brown (considered one of the greatest football players ever), and Donovan McNabb, a star quarterback in the 1990s. Other notable alumni are Larry Csonka, John Mackey, and Dwight Freeney. Influential coaches who shaped the program are national championship winner Ben Schwartzwalder, Dick MacPherson, and Paul Pasqualoni. Current leadership is under head coach Fran Brown, with notable past assistants including Bill Belichick and Urban Meyer.

Bowl game history

The program's bowl record stands at 16–10–1. Major bowl victories include the 1960 Cotton Bowl Classic, the 1988 Sugar Bowl, and the 1993 Fiesta Bowl. Other significant postseason wins came in the 1996 Gator Bowl, the 1999 Orange Bowl, and the 2013 Texas Bowl. The team has made appearances in the Peach Bowl, the Alamo Bowl, and the Pinstripe Bowl, maintaining a strong tradition of postseason play across multiple eras and conference affiliations.

Category:College football teams