1985 Syracuse Orangemen football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1985 Syracuse Orangemen football Independent 7–5 Dick MacPherson 5th Tim Green Rudy Reed2017 Syracuse football media guide. pg. 150 Carrier Dome Cherry Bowl L 18–35 vs. Maryland The 1985 Syracuse Orangemen football team represented Syracuse University as an independent during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Dick MacPherson, the Orangemen compiled a record of 7–5 and lost in the Cherry Bowl to Maryland. Syracuse played home games at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Notable players included Tim Green, who earned unanimous All-American honors at defensive tackle and was a finalist for the Lombardi Award. Green was drafted 17th overall in the 1986 NFL draft, ending his career at Syracuse as the school's all-time leader in sacks with 45.5, a record that he still owns.2017 Syracuse football media guide. pg. 121. Schedule 1985 AP September 14 l y Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS 3–30 26,832 https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-mississipi-st-ro/134621565/ Democrat and Chronicle Mississippi St. routs SU, 30–3 September 15, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 21 w Kent State Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY 34–0 29,822 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-and-sun-bulletin-syracuse-crushes/170220169/ The Sunday Press Syracuse crushes Kent State, 34–0 September 22, 1985 April 13, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 l y Virginia Tech Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 14–24 33,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-granted-a-second-cha/139935623/ The Courier-Journal Granted a second chance, Virginia Tech wins 24–14 September 29, 1985 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com October 5 w Louisville Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY 48–0 26,922 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-park-city-daily-news-orangemen-squee/170214210/ The Park City Daily News Orangemen squeeze U of L October 6, 1985 April 13, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 l Penn State 6 Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY rivalry 20–24 50,021 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asbury-park-press-penn-state-hurdles-syr/170220317/ Asbury Park Press Penn State hurdles Syracuse October 20, 1985 April 13, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 w Temple Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY 29–14 45,391 https://www.newspapers.com/article/courier-post-syracuse-finishes-temples/170216954/ Courier-Post Syracuse finishes Temple's streak October 27, 1985 April 13, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 w y Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA rivalry 12–0 25,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-syracuse-blanks-pitt/170219774/ The Daily News Syracuse blanks Pitt November 3, 1985 April 13, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 w y Navy Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, MD 24–20 25,049 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-gazette-orange-talking-bowl-after-s/170217717/ Star-Gazette Orange talking bowl after sinking Navy November 10, 1985 April 13, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 w Boston College Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY rivalry 41–21 45,790 https://www.newspapers.com/article/poughkeepsie-journal-orangemen-shoot-dow/170216350/ Poughkeepsie Journal Orangemen shoot down Eagles, 41–21 November 17, 1985 April 13, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 w y Rutgers Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ 31–14 19,685 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asbury-park-press-syracuse-ends-year-for/170215180/ Asbury Park Press Syracuse ends year for RU November 24, 1985 April 13, 2025 Newspapers.com November 30 l West Virginia Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY rivalry 10–13 33,431 https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-late-drive-cuts-d/139937505/ Democrat and Chronicle Late drive cuts down Syracuse December 1, 1985 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com December 21 l y Maryland 20 Pontiac Silverdome Pontiac, MI Cherry Bowl 18–35 51,858 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-terps-cherry-bowl-fr/139967307/ Detroit Free Press Terps' Cherry Bowl fruitful December 22, 1985 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/syracuse/1985-schedule.html 1985 Syracuse Orange Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC January 24, 2018 References Syracuse Category:Syracuse Orange football seasons Syracuse Orangemen football