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Today 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.

Today 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:

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  For the fourth time in the last five years the SU Womens Lacrosse team finds itself in the Final Four.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  His arrival on the SU campus has Orange fans excited for the upcoming football season.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  If you asked anyone during the 2012 Big East Championship season for Syracuse Football, they probably would have conceded that Charley Loeb was the heir apparent to Ryan Nassib. And why not? He's a 5th year senior in 2013 and while it's limited, he's the only candidate with actual game experience (4-6 passing for 41 yards to go along with a couple rushes). Then, the plot thickened.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Well start with John Kinder who drew comparison to Donny McPherson in high school. A fellow Long Islander, Kinder displays dazzling speed and seems like a pretty good fit for the new look Syracuse Orange offense.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  When Cicero-North Syracuse grad Morgan Nandin takes the Syracuse University softball field for the final time as member of the Orange it will undoubtedly be emotional.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Many experts thought that Ryan Nassib would be the first Syracuse Orange player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Turns out, it was the man who protected Nassib's blind side the last three seasons.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Syracuse Orange has wrapped up spring practices and the big question fans had heading into the spring remains unanswered. Who will start at quarterback?

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Syracuse Crunch right wing Brett Connolly tallied a hat trick on Saturday night, as the Syracuse Crunch pounded the Rochester Americans 5-1.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Syracuse basketball senior Brandon Triche threw out the first pitch at the Syracuse Chiefs home opener on Saturday afternoon.