Syracuse Orange

The Syracuse Orange represent Syracuse University, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference from the JMA Wireless Dome—the nation's largest domed college football stadium. The Orange bring a Northeastern football tradition to the ACC, with a fanbase that travels well and embraces the program's underdog spirit. Syracuse has historically produced dominant running backs and tough defensive units that thrive in adverse conditions. The Carrier Dome's unique atmosphere, now renamed but unchanged in character, creates a loud, intimate environment. The Orange compete in the ACC while maintaining rivalries with regional foes and seeking to recapture the glory of the Ernie Davis and Donovan McNabb eras.

Syracuse football began in 1889 and claimed its greatest glory in 1959, when Ernie Davis led the Orange to a national championship and became the first Black Heisman winner. Jim Brown, one of the greatest athletes in American history, wore the Orange before his legendary NFL career. Donovan McNabb led Syracuse to Big East dominance in the 1990s. Floyd Little, Larry Csonka, and Marvin Harrison are among the many NFL legends from Syracuse. The rivalry with Boston College and other Northeast programs defined the old Big East. Syracuse's blend of cold-weather toughness and explosive playmakers has produced a distinctive football identity.