Syracuse, Army West Point Reestablish Football Series

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse and Army West Point have agreed to a future football series with four games scheduled between 2023-26. The Orange will host the Black Knights in the Carrier Dome on Sept. 23, 2023 and Sept. 27, 2025. Syracuse travels to West Point for games on Sept. 21, 2024 and Sept. 26, 2026.

"We are thrilled to add this football series to an already powerful relationship," said Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack. "We have a long history with Army West Point on the football field and the University is a leader in supporting veterans and military families. We look forward to having the tradition and pageantry of the Army West Point program in the Carrier Dome for our fans to enjoy."

The series with Army West Point adds to the relationship between Syracuse University and the military. The Orange football program is engaged in the program's fifth training camp trip to Fort Drum, a partnership that began in 2012. Today the team is spending the day at the U.S. Army post participating in community engagement and team-building activities with members of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

"We're excited to renew our series with Syracuse," Army West Point Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan said. "Both institutions have a proud football tradition and it is something that just makes sense. The chance to get to Upstate New York, where there is a strong military presence with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, allows us to showcase our cadet-athletes in another region of the Northeast. The new agreement also allows the people of New York City, including alumni from both schools, the opportunity to visit West Point and see two of the top programs in the tri-state area."

The new series of games recognizes Syracuse's leadership role in supporting veterans and military families. Syracuse University's support of the military dates back to 1917, when its student body voted to offer military training on campus for World War I. Today the University offers programs to prepare future officers through Army and Air Force ROTC, contributes to the mid-career development of serving personnel with military education programs in comptrollership, information management, logistics, motion media, photojournalism, and telecommunications & network management, as well as premier programs for senior officers in national security studies and national security & counterterrorism.

"Syracuse has a century long history of veteran engagement, and we continue to lead with nationally renowned programs led by our Institute for Veterans and Military Families," said Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud. "The renewed football series with the United States Military Academy is a wonderful symbol of mutual respect and commitment and it will further our important work supporting veterans and their families."

Syracuse recently announced the creation of a new National Veterans Resource Complex (NVRC). The NVRC, a first-of-its-kind multi-use facility, is among the most transformative initiatives contained within the University's new Campus Framework. The NVRC will serve as a class-leading exemplar of academic, government and community collaboration, and will build upon and advance the University's already strong national leadership in the veterans' community.

"Syracuse University's past and present connection to the veteran- and military-connected community is not only central to our identity; it's also one of the institution's rarest, most valuable, and differentiating resources," said Dr. Mike Haynie, Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Veteran and Military Affairs. "Much like the soon to be constructed National Veterans Resource Complex is a physical testament to Syracuse University's commitment to supporting the military community, veterans and their
families throughout our history, and into our future, this series with Army West Point represents our enduring relationship with those who have worn the cloth of the nation during this time of war."

In addition to the yearly training camp trips to Fort Drum, the relationship between Orange football and the 10th Mountain Division has expanded recently. For the past two years, the Orange have welcomed soldiers to the SU campus for the "Syracuse Football-Fort Drum Combine," a series of fitness tests based on the NFL Scouting Combine. Members of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team also participated in the 2016 Syracuse University chapter of Uplifting Athletes "Lift for Life" at Manley Field House.

One of Syracuse's most recent engagement initiatives is the 'Cuse for the Troops' ticket campaign. For $20, fans can sponsor a ticket to the Syracuse-North Carolina State football game on Nov. 12 and send a member of our armed forces to the game for free. To sponsor a ticket, click here or call the Carrier Dome Box Office at 888-DOMETIX.

Syracuse Athletics also offers the 'Military Pass,' which allows active military members and veterans access to complimentary or discounted tickets for football and men's and women's basketball games. Servicemen and women interested in redeeming tickets are asked to register here using their military ID.

Syracuse has a long gridiron history with Army West Point, playing the Black Knights 21 times since 1899. The Orange lead 11-10 in the series, including a 4-1 mark in the last five meetings, and a 3-0 record in games played in the Carrier Dome. In the most recent pairing, SU emerged with a 42-17 triumph in a game that featured current SU tight ends coach and 2000 West Point grad Reno Ferri suiting up for the Black Knights.

Syracuse vs. Army West Point Series
Overall: 11-10
at Syracuse: 5-0
at Army West Point: 6-10
Neutral: 0-0

Last 5 games vs. Army West Point
Year	Result	H/A/N	Venue
1984	Syracuse 27, Army West Point 16	H	Carrier Dome
1986	Army West Point 33, Syracuse 28	A	Michie Stadium
1989	Syracuse 10, Army West Point 7	H	Carrier Dome
1990	Syracuse 26, Army West Point 14	A	Michie Stadium
1996	Syracuse 42, Army West Point 17	H	Carrier Dome

Upon returning from Fort Drum, the Orange have three more days of camp before turning their attention fully to the Sept. 2 opener against Colgate. Kickoff between the Orange and Raiders is set for 7 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.

Season and individual game tickets for Orange football are on sale now online, by phone (888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). Season tickets start at $99 ($16.50 per game) with lower-level seats in the end zones available for as little as $125. Single-game tickets start at $20 for non-conference games against Colgate and USF, $25 for the Louisville and NC State games, and $30 for the Virginia Tech and Florida State contests.

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