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Syracuse Sports
Brent Axe and syracuse.com staff tell stories, share opinions, interview newsmakers and interesting people who impact Syracuse and Central New York sports. Listen for "Syracuse Sports" and Axe's Syracuse football and basketball postgame shows.
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Syracuse SportsDuke dominates Syracuse again. The gap between the two programs is humbling.
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 83-54 loss to Duke and the state of the Orange hoops program. Wednesday's 29-point win by Duke over Syracuse, its 10th…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football's NFL buzz, how basketball can overcome slow starts and a lacrosse preview
Brent Axe has the latest on Syracuse football, basketball and lacrosse on a new live edition of Syracuse Sports. -SU's 2025 NFL Draft prospects, including QB…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball digs too deep of a hole to escape in loss at Stanford
Brent Axe breaks down Syracuse basketball's 70-61 loss to Stanford. The Orange dug itself way too deep of a hole to escape in trailing Stanford 25-2 in the…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football's 2025 schedule is one of the toughest in the country (and maybe its hardest ever)
Brent Axe breaks down the 2025 Syracuse football schedule on a live edition of Syracuse Sports. SU's 2025 schedule is clearly one of the toughest in the…
Syracuse SportsEddie Lampkin cleans up the glass but Syracuse basketball comes up short against Pittsburgh
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 77-73 loss to Pittsburgh at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday afternoon. SU lost to Pitt despite out-rebounding the…
Syracuse SportsAre the glory days over for Syracuse hoops? SU football’s NFL Draft stock surging
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson get together for a live discussion of a number of SU sports topics on a live episode of Syracuse Sports. Brent and Chris discuss…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball stumbles to another double-digit loss at Clemson
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 86-72 loss to Clemson on Wednesday night. SU's first-half struggles continued at Clemson as the Tigers out-scored SU…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball pulls off big comeback to beat Notre Dame at JMA Dome
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 77-69 comeback win over Notre Dame. What a game! Syracuse was down by 17 points in the first half but came back to beat…
Syracuse SportsLouisville shuts down JJ Starling and crushes Syracuse at the JMA Dome
Brent Axe breaks down Syracuse basketball's 85-61 loss to Louisville at the JMA Dome. Louisville completely shut down SU guard JJ Starling, who was held to…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball uses late run to earn first road win of season over BC
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 79-71 win over Boston College. The Orange used a late 22-6 run and were clutch at the free throw line down the stretch…
Syracuse SportsKyle McCord moves on: Who replaces him as Syracuse QB and the massive impact he made in one season
Brent Axe reacts to the news that Syracuse Kyle McCord is moving on to the NFL and will no longer pursue a NCAA waiver for another season of college football…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse grinds out first ACC win over Georgia Tech before sparse crowd at JMA Dome
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 62-55 win over Georgia Tech at the JMA Dome on Tuesday night. It wasn't the prettiest game but SU had to be relieved to…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball's poor defense costly at FSU but JJ Starling (and maybe Chris Bell) are back
Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 90-74 loss to Florida State on Saturday night in Tallahassee. The good news for Syracuse was JJ Starling…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball falls below .500 with Kiyan Anthony watching courtside
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 81-71 loss to Wake Forest at the JMA Dome on New Year's Eve. SU fell to 6-7 (0-2) with top recruit Kiyan Anthony…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse enters ACC slate at .500 after win over Bucknell at JMA Dome
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 75-63 win over Bucknell as SU gets ready to begin its full-time ACC slate. Brent discussed how SU continued to struggle…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse offense has day at the beach against Washington State in Holiday Bowl
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse football's 52-35 win over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. The Orange offense gained over 600 yards against the Cougars, led by…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball suffers worst loss of season to Maryland in Brooklyn
Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 87-60 loss to Maryland at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 27-point loss was the worst of the season…
Syracuse SportsDreaming of a Kyle McCord return and will Washington State make it to the Holiday Bowl? (With Chris Carlson)
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe envisions a world where SU quarterback Kyle McCord is granted a fifth-year of eligibility and what that…
Syracuse SportsGeorgetown zones out Syracuse to win 100th-all-time meeting between old rivals
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 75-71 loss to Georgetown on Saturday afternoon at the JMA Dome. The listed attendance for Saturday's game was 17,18…
Syracuse SportsProposal to replace Syracuse-Georgetown plus a Holiday Bowl preview (with Niko Tamurian)
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe checks the pulse of the Syracuse fan base on the SU-Georgetown rivalry. With the…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball's offense overcomes poor defense in win over Albany
Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 102-85 over UAlbany at the JMA Wireless Dome on Tuesday night. Tuesday's win was a matter of perspective…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football set for Holiday Bowl in San Diego to face Washington State
Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse football's Holiday Bowl bid against Washington State. Brent gauges the instant reaction from Orange fans on landing the…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball fails to hit a 3-pointer, drops ACC opener at Notre Dame
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 69-64 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon. The Orange failed to hit a 3-pointer in a game (0-9) for the first time…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball blown out by Tennessee and failing to meet Adrian Autry's #Orangestandard
There was one positive from SU's lackluster showing in Knoxville during a 96-70 loss to Tennessee and that was Elijah Moore scoring 24 points and continuing to…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football knocks off Miami in biggest comeback in program history
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson chat live following Syracuse football's 42-38 win over No.6 Miami at the JMA Dome on Saturday. It was the biggest comeback ever for…
Syracuse SportsYoung guns lead the way for Syracuse in win over Cornell
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 82-72 win over Cornell at the JMA Dome on Wednesday night on Syracuse basketball postgame presented by Crouse Health…
Syracuse SportsDon McPherson on the past, present and future of SU football; Was Coach Jack right to call out fans?
On this episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe addresses SU women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack calling out SU fans for not…
Syracuse SportsKyle McCord continues to set records as Syracuse football gets by stubborn UConn: Bring on Miami
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson chat live following Syracuse football's 31-24 win over UConn at the JMA Dome on Saturday. SU quarterback Kyle McCord continues to…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball leaves Brooklyn empty-handed after loss to Texas Tech
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 79-74 loss to Texas Tech on Friday night in Brooklyn. The Orange leave the Legends Classic without a win and now fall to…
Syracuse Sports#FreeThrowsMatter: Syracuse drops close game to Texas in Brooklyn
Brent Axe recaps Syracuse basketball's 70-66 loss to Texas in Brooklyn. As Brent says often, #FreeThrowsMatter and SU's 9-of-18 performance at the charity…
Syracuse SportsBehind the scenes of Kiyan Anthony's commitment to Syracuse; Who will be SU's QB in 2025?
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe chats with syracuse.com basketball beat reporter Mike Waters on covering Kiyan…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse Sports 2-for-1 postgame: Orange Football wins at Cal, SU Hoops has major defensive issues
In a 2-for-1 postgame podcast special, Brent Axe recaps SU football's 33-25 win over Cal and SU basketball's 104-95 win over Youngstown State in 2OT. Chris…
Syracuse SportsKiyan Anthony commits to Syracuse: What Carmelo Anthony's son brings to the 'Cuse
Brent Axe reacts live to Kiyan Anthony's commitment to play basketball at Syracuse University. The son of Syracuse legend Carmelo Anthony is a consensus Top 40…
Syracuse SportsKiyan Anthony's big decision and the paths left for Syracuse football to take (with Chris Carlson)
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe discusses the big decision ahead for Kiyan Anthony, the son of SU legend Carmelo…
Syracuse SportsSigns of trouble or still too early to tell? Syracuse Basketball squeezes by Colgate
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe breaks down Syracuse basketball's 74-72 over Colgate at the JMA Dome. Syracuse struggled mightily on the…
Syracuse SportsSigns of trouble or still too early to tell? Syracuse Basketball squeezes by Colgate
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe breaks down Syracuse basketball's 74-72 over Colgate at the JMA Dome. Syracuse struggled mightily on the…
Syracuse SportsBoston College bowls over Syracuse: Why couldn't the Orange stop the run?
Syracuse.com's Brent Axe recaps Syracuse football's 37-31 loss to Boston College on Saturday afternoon in Chestnut Hill. The story of this game was pretty…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball survives a big scare in its season-opener
Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 86-82 win over Le Moyne in the Orange's 2024-25 season opener. Syracuse avoided a major upset at the JMA…
Syracuse SportsRelentless: Syracuse football overcomes 18-point deficit to beat Virginia Tech in overtime
Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recap Syracuse football's thrilling 38-31 overtime win over Virginia Tech at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday afternoon. Syracuse…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse Basketball Preview: 5 Questions with Mike Waters
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe and syracuse.com SU basketball beat reporter Mike Waters answer 5 questions on…
Syracuse SportsFirst impressions of Syracuse basketball: Old and new shine in 2024-25 season exhibition opener
Brent Axe gives some first impressions of Syracuse basketball on a live episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health. Hofstra transfer point guard…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football pounded in primetime at Pittsburgh
Brent Axe chats live on Syracuse Football postgame presented by Crouse Health following SU's 41-13 loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday night. The Orange were doomed…
Syracuse SportsBest things heard at Syracuse basketball media day and a SU-Pitt football preview
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe previews Syracuse football's big game with No. 19 Pittsburgh on Thursday night…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse Football Mid-Season Awards and why ACC media is going to be wrong about SU hoops
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe turns to Syracuse Sports Insiders to hand out the 2024 SU football mid-season awards. Insiders handed out…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football cashes in turnovers for touchdowns in win over N.C. State
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recap Syracuse football's 24-17 win over N.C. State. The story of the game was how the…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football's special teams ticking time bomb and early thoughts on Orange basketball (with Mike Waters)
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with syracuse.com's Mike Waters, who was at ACC tip-off this week in Charlotte. Brent and Mike…
Syracuse SportsJackpot! Syracuse beats UNLV in epic overtime game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recap Syracuse football's thrilling 44-41 win over UNLV in Las Vegas live from Allegiant Stadium. It was a game where Syracuse…
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Road Trip to Vegas: Breaking down the Syracuse football vs. UNLV matchup
Brent Axe and Emily Lieker take the podcast on the road to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada where the Orange take on UNLV on Friday night. Become a…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football beat Holy Cross but didn't 'get right' as needed from Stanford loss
Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recap Syracuse football's 42-14 win over Holy Cross at the JMA Wireless Dome. Brent and Emily discuss how there was a big difference…
Syracuse SportsUNLV QB quits over NIL dispute, Syracuse coach says 'he wouldn't change anything' on 4th down call
On a live version of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker discuss two of the biggest college football issues of the day. UNLV QB Matt Sluka walked away…
Syracuse SportsStanford pulls a stunner on Syracuse for Fran Brown's first loss as Orange head coach
Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recap Syracuse Football's 26-24 loss to Stanford on Friday night at the JMA Dome on Syracuse football postgame presented by Crouse…
Syracuse SportsAnalyzing Syracuse football's pro prospects with NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with Dane Brugler of The Athletic about the NFL prospects on the Syracuse football roster. Brent and…
Syracuse SportsCan Kyle McCord compete for the Heisman? (Axe Brent Anything!)
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, it's a "Axe Brent Anything" edition of the pod. Axe answers a variety of questions from Syracuse Sports Insiders…
Syracuse SportsKyle McCord is Him and Syracuse's 2-0 start with former Orange RB Damien Rhodes
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with former Syracuse RB Damien Rhodes about Syracuse football's 2-0 start and the improving…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse football beats No.23 Georgia Tech in game Fran Brown "took very personal"
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recap Syracuse football's 31-28 win over Georgia Tech at the JMA Dome on Saturday…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse basketball recruiting update with ESPN's Paul Biancardi
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe checks in with ESPN National Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi to get a report on Syracuse Basketball…
Syracuse SportsMarlowe Wax update and early thoughts on Syracuse-Georgia Tech
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker provide an update on Syracuse linebacker Marlowe Wax, who left SU's opening win over Ohio…
Syracuse SportsThe good news and bad news about Syracuse football's win over Ohio
Brent Axe and Emily Leiker breakdown Syracuse football's 38-22 win over the Ohio Bobcats. The good news? The Orange offense was humming under Ohio State…
Syracuse SportsSyracuse Football Over/Unders: Insiders project the key numbers for the 2024 season.
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe invites on Syracuse Sports Insiders to project how the 2024 Syracuse Football season will play out via…
Syracuse SportsHow Fran Brown's life shaped the way he will lead Syracuse Football
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker go in-depth on Fran Brown as a man in order to decipher how he will lead Syracuse football…