Martin McCarthy

Martin McCarthy

Joined: Aug 8, 2025

Martin McCarthy is a columnist The Juice Online with On SI. He has previously worked at FanSided.

Feb 8, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Felisha Legette-Jack reacts during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Syracuse Orange guard JJ Starling (2) dribbles as North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jarin Stevenson (15) with the ball as Syracuse Orange guard Naithan George (11) and forward Ibrahim Souare (10) defend in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Jan 27, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) reaches for the ball guarded by Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) during the first half of the game at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Dec 22, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Siena Saints head coach Gerry McNamara directs his team during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Basketball

Syracuse should consider turning the program over to an SU legend.

Dec 13, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse won its previous three games against Hofstra, last facing the Pride in 2006. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Basketball

Syracuse lost as a comfortable favorite against Hofstra, once again putting the spotlight on Adrian Autry.

Dec 2, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; William Kyle III led the way defensively for the Orange with six blocks against the Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Basketball

Syracuse notched its first win against a ranked nonconference opponent since 2018.

Nov 8, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Joseph Filardi (13) hands off to running back Jaden Hart (22) against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Football

Syracuse has had some of the worst quarterback play of any Power 4 program this season.

Yasin Willis (left) is Syracuse's leading rusher this season with 429 yards on the ground.

Football

Syracuse's rushing attack has underwhelmed this season. Who is to blame for the struggles?

Yasin Willis

Football

With Syracuse's offense struggling, they need its running backs and wide receivers to step up.

Oct 4, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Rickie Collins (10) stiff arms SMU Mustangs safety Isaiah Nwokobia (23) during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Football

Rickie Collins has struggled and Syracuse may need to look elsewhere for a starting quarterback.

Sep 20, 2025; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) takes a snap near offensive lineman Joe Cruz (78) playing the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/GREENVILLE NEWS-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Football

The repercussions of Steve Angeli's injury could benefit Syracuse down the line.

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Rickie Collins during pregame against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Rickie Collins will make his first start against Duke on Saturday.

August 23, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II (86) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Ten former Syracuse players, now rookies, are looking to make their way to NFL rosters.

Aug 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker (44) runs past Tennessee Titans cornerback Jalen Kimber (35) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Several former standout Syracuse offensive and specialist players find themselves on NFL rosters.

Jan 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) reacts after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) in overtime during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Former Syracuse linebacker Zaire Franklin is among five defensive veterans on NFL rosters.