Syracuse Orange Football Rideshare 2026: Carpool to Away Games

Road game coming up

Syracuse at UConn

Saturday, October 3 · 12:00 PM ET · Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT

It is 256 miles from Syracuse to East Hartford, about 4 hr 20 min by car. Driving? Post your open seats and split the gas with other Orange fans.

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Syracuse football: Go Orange

They call the Dome the Loud House for a reason. Syracuse is the program of the legendary No. 44, worn by Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, and Floyd Little, and Otto the Orange is one of the most recognizable mascots in sports. Orange fans are used to long drives, and they make them.

2026 Syracuse Orange football schedule

Date	Opponent	Where		Time / Result
Sat, Sep 5	vs New Hampshire	Syracuse, NY	Home	W 66-3
Sat, Sep 12	vs California	Syracuse, NY	Home	L 18-21
Thu, Sep 17	at Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh, PA	Away	L 13-27
Sat, Oct 3	at UConn	East Hartford, CT	Away	12:00 PM ET
Sat, Oct 10	at Virginia	Charlottesville, VA	Away	Time TBA
Sat, Oct 17	vs Louisville	Syracuse, NY	Home	Time TBA
Sat, Oct 24	at North Carolina	Chapel Hill, NC	Away	Time TBA
Sat, Oct 31	vs SMU	Syracuse, NY	Home	Time TBA
Sat, Nov 7	vs Clemson	Syracuse, NY	Home	Time TBA
Sat, Nov 14	at NC State	Raleigh, NC	Away	Time TBA
Sat, Nov 21	at Boston College	Chestnut Hill, MA	Away	Time TBA
Sat, Nov 28	vs Notre Dame	Syracuse, NY	Home	Time TBA

Kickoff times shown in ET (Syracuse time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.

Syracuse away-game road trips from Syracuse

Game day	Route	Distance	Drive
Thu, Sep 17	Syracuse to Pittsburgh, PA	361 mi	5 hr 55 min
Sat, Oct 3	Syracuse to East Hartford, CT	256 mi	4 hr 20 min	Find a ride
Sat, Oct 10	Syracuse to Charlottesville, VA	491 mi	8 hr	Find a ride
Sat, Oct 24	Syracuse to Chapel Hill, NC	637 mi	10 hr 45 min	Find a ride
Sat, Nov 14	Syracuse to Raleigh, NC	641 mi	10 hr 45 min	Find a ride
Sat, Nov 21	Syracuse to Chestnut Hill, MA	306 mi	5 hr 5 min	Find a ride

Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.

How ThumbRides works for away games

1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Syracuse with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.

Frequently asked questions

How do Syracuse students get to away games?

Most drive. ThumbRides lets Orange fans who are already driving from Syracuse post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.

When do rides to Syracuse away games leave?

For a Saturday game most cars leave Syracuse late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.

Which 2026 Syracuse away games are drivable?

Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA (361 mi); UConn in East Hartford, CT (256 mi); Virginia in Charlottesville, VA (491 mi); North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC (637 mi); NC State in Raleigh, NC (641 mi); Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA (306 mi). The longest drive is NC State at about 10 hr 45 min.

What does it cost?

ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.

Is it safe to ride with another student?

Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.

Got a car and a ticket?

Fill your empty seats with Orange fans and let them cover the gas.

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