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Yesterday at 2:16 PM  As Syracuse University embarks on its first season in the ACC, fans anticipate with excitement the new matchups that will take place in the Carrier Dome and in other venues along the East Coast.

Yesterday at 2:13 PM  Syracuse University football shares plenty of history against members of its future conference, the ACC. Here’s a look at the members of the conference and SU’s history with them:

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Cazenovia alum Kara Cannizzaro scored four goals to help lead UNC to Final Four, but the SU women's lacrosse season ended in a heartbreaking loss to Maryland.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The 2013-2014 Syracuse University men's basketball season is already loaded and now will be even tougher when the Orange host Indiana in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Looking to get your college hoops fix a little earlier this year? Well, the NCAA has just shortened your wait by about two weeks.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Arguably the most famous player in the NFL is looking for a job just a few days after his team drafted his possible replacement.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  In it’s first season in the ACC, the Syracuse University men’s basketball team will face North Carolina, Duke, Boston College, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Pittsburgh, Miami, and North Carolina State in home games at the Carrier Dome.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Lizi's accomplishment though is even more impressive when you consider she was born functionally blind in her left eye.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Syracuse University says point guard Michael Carter-Williams has opted to enter the NBA Draft.

Monday, April 08, 2013  During the Final Four weekend in Atlanta, the Orange legend said he had been told by the university that his jersey will be retired during the 2013- 2014 basketball season.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Syracuse University fans around the country are wearing orange this week as they celebrate the Orange’s Final Four run!

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  On Monday night, Fallon gave a shout out to Syracuse University and the Orange after they defeated Marquette in the Elite 8 on Saturday.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Syracuse University is hoping its men's basketball success will help draw students to the school.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Retailers selling SU merchandise are packed with people looking for celebratory t-shirts as fans celebrate the Orange’s Final Four run!

Monday, April 01, 2013  The hype around Syracuse's spot in the final four is translating for businesses on Marshall Street.