The Orange Zone

In this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Eric Devendorf discuss Syracuse Men's Basketball's latest four-game slide. What's really the problem here?

Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back to analyze another week of Syracuse men's basketball. The Orange are reeling after two straight losses to Boston College and Virginia Tech. At 12-7 overall and 3-3 in ACC play, how do the Orange pick up the pieces? SU faces Miami on Saturday. Join us!! 00:00-4:49: Syracuse falls to Virgin...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by a new special guest this week to recap Syracuse men's basketball! Former SU star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf will be joining us for the remainder of basketball season to provide insight and reaction. Today, we're discussing SU's latest win over Florida State. The Orange have won six of their last seven - what's been going right...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest developments for Syracuse men's and women's basketball. Adrian Autry's squad is coming off of yet another disheartening loss to Clemson - the Orange will look to rebound on Tuesday at Georgia Tech. PLUS, Felisha Legette-Jack and SU women's basketball are making a PUSH as one of the top teams in the ACC. In addition, we announce a...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with updates on Syracuse sports as we head into 2026! SU football loses WR1 to the NCAA transfer portal...plus, Syracuse men's and women's basketball head into ACC play this week. What are your New Years wishes for Syracuse athletics? Join us! 00:00-11:28: Syracuse WR Darrell Gill Jr. announces he will enter the NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL - does SU need a W...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another edition of The Orange Zone Podcast. Syracuse men's basketball closed out non-conference play on Tuesday with a 77-48 win over Stonehill. Now, the Orange look ahead to opening ACC play against Clemson on December 31st. PLUS, SU RB Yasin Willis unexpectedly hits the transfer portal. Join us! 00:00-6:30: Syracuse starting RB Yasin Willis anno...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by former Syracuse men's basketball Hall of Fame head coach Jim Boeheim! Coach gives us his thoughts on everything from this year's team, to current head coach Adrian Autry, where SU falls in the competitive landscape of NIL, and much more. Join us!  00:00-7:05: Life after basketball - working as an analyst for ACC Network, teaching as a professor a...

Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU and NFL RB and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro are back to wrap up the football season! Discussing all things College Football Playoff - did the Committee get it right? How can a broken structure be fixed? PLUS, an end of season wrap up for Syracuse football...talking staff changes, the 2026 recruiting class, and much more! 00:00-11:55: Syracuse f...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski give immediate reaction to Syracuse men's basketball's 62-60 win over No. 13 Tennessee at the Dome. How crucial was this win for the Orange's NCAA Tournament chances? #collegebasketball #cbb #syracuse #syracuseorange #podcast #sports #tennessee #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #syracusebasketball #basketball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcas...

In this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss the 70-7 stomping that SU endured against Notre Dame over the weekend. At least it can only go up from here? #collegefootball #college #collegebasketball #sports #podcast #syracuse #basketball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple P...

In this episode, Samantha Croston sits down with the marketing director of APEX Entertainment, Rob Luzzi, to discuss the brand's current NIL deals with Syracuse Athletes. _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https...

Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU runningback and Super Bowl champion James Mungro discuss Syracuse football's game against No. 9 Notre Dame this weekend. Freshman walk-on Joe Filardi has been tabbed to start at QB for the Orange...PLUS, Fran Brown announces that BOTH OC Jeff Nixon and DC Elijah Robinson will return in 2026. 00:00-3:50: Joe Filardi to start at QB vs. Notre Dame...t...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by a VERY special guest on this bye-week edition of The Orange Zone Podcast! CBS5's Michael Benny brings over 25 years of news anchoring and reporting experience in central New York to our table - a wide-ranging discussion that includes his favorite SU sports memories, to covering the 2003 men's basketball national championship in New Orleans, his t...

Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU runningback and Super Bowl champion James Mungro discuss the shortcomings of Syracuse football this season. SU fell to North Carolina last week - amidst a five-game losing streak, Fran Brown made some changes to his offensive staff. PLUS, SU heads to face No. 18 Miami this Saturday. 00:00-6:39: WR Coach Myles White no longer with the program, Nunzi...

Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU RB James Mungro discuss the state of Syracuse football. The Orange have lost three straight games since Rickie Collins has taken over at QB - should SU stick with him the rest of the way? PLUS, a look at the upcoming schedule including No. 7 Georgia Tech. 0:00-9:55: What is wrong with Rickie Collins? 9:56-18:26: Will a switch to Luke Carney eventua...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the state of Syracuse football on a bye week for the Orange. Halfway through the regular season, SU is 3-3 after two straight losses to Duke and SMU. Has the team lost confidence in Rickie Collins at QB? Should Fran Brown make a switch? How would true freshman Luke Carney fare? Join us! #collegefootball #cfb #syracuse #syracusefootball #fra...

Samantha Croston and Rachel Culver discuss the SU 31-18 loss against SMU. Syracuse, now 3-3, struggled offensively, failing to score a touchdown until the fourth quarter. The Orange, led by quarterback Rickie Collins, were plagued by turnovers, with Collins throwing three interceptions. #syracusefootball #syracuseorange #collegefootball #accfootball #cfb #collegefootballgame #gameday #football #sm...

Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU runningback and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro cover a variety of topics in this week's episode of the Orange Zone Podcast. After learning of the sudden passing of Syracuse men's basketball all-time leading scorer and frequent Orange Zone guest Lawrence Moten, the team remembers his legacy. Plus, Mungro weighs in on what went wrong for SU footbal...

CNY Central's Ashley Wenskoski and Rachel Culver discuss SU Football's 38-3 loss to Duke amidst Rickie Collins' first start under center. What went wrong? #cfb #football #collegefootball #college #sports #syracusefootball #syracuse #syracuseorange #duke _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss Syracuse's thrilling performance to defeat Clemson 34-21, and a concerning injury to Quarterback Steve Angeli. The Orange beat Clemson in Death Valley for the first time in program history. 1:30- 3:28: Steve Angeli Injury - is he out for the year? 3:30-5:37: Jeff Nixon's offense 5:37- 6:50: Onside Kick decision 7:07- 9:24: Syracuse's overall dominance...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are previewing Syracuse football's upcoming matchup with the 1-2 Clemson Tigers. Touching on the relationship between Fran Brown and Dabo Swinney, the slow start for Clemson, and what the difference in this game could be. Join us! 00:00-4:20: Syracuse trounces Colgate 66-24....takeaways from SU through the first three games 4:21-19:21: Previewing a 1-2 Clemson...

Ashley Wenskoski and Rachel Culver discuss Syracuse football's decisive win over FCS opponent Colgate in Week Three. The Orange topped the Raiders 66-24 in a central New York showdown. Takeaways from the offense, defense, and some new faces! #cfb #collegefootball #syracuse #syracusefootball #football #podcast #accfootball #colgate #colgateuniversity #franbrown _______________ Listen to "The Orange...

Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU runningback and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro are back for another preview episode of The Orange Zone Podcast! This week, Syracuse football gets set for a regional rivalry with Colgate University. What does Curt Fitzpatrick bring to the table in his first season as head coach? What does SU need to clean up and this game? And how about those spri...

In this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskski discuss SU's narrow victory over UConn, as well as why Fran Brown made his players run sprints after the victory #cfb #collegefootball #syracuse #sports #football #uconn _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.ap...

In this episode, CNY Central Sports Reporters Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU Football player and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro discuss Syracuse Football's previous season-opening loss to No. 24 Tennessee, and look ahead to the home opener against UConn. What does SU have to do in order to come out on top? #collegefootball #cfb #college #sports #football #newyork #syracuse...