Nick is a 2012 graduate of SUNY Geneseo, where he majored in history. He covers Syracuse football, lacrosse and basketball. Currently he is working on earning his master's degree through Norwich University.
As the season progresses, Brissett sees the pressure of close games like the one against Buffalo as building the team’s confidence before entering ACC play.
Shafer returned as Middle Tennessee State University’s defensive coordinator after being fired at the end of the 2015 season, and his defense stymied a high-powered SU offense in a 30-23 win for the Blue Raiders.