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Syracuse wide receiver Jackson Meeks declares for 2025 NFL Draft

SU WR Jackson Meeks has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Monday. This season, Meeks had 1,021 receiving yards and 7 TDs. Read More »

December 30, 2024 at 10:35 pm


SU special teams coordinator James Vollono not expected to return in 2025

SU special teams coordinator James Vollono is unlikely to return in 2025, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. SU's field-goal percentage ranked last in the ACC this year. Read More »

December 29, 2024 at 11:39 pm


Darrell Gill Jr. paces SU with 145 receiving yards in Holiday Bowl win

Darrell Gill Jr.’s 145 receiving yards led Syracuse in its Holiday Bowl win over Washington State. With Oronde Gadsden II and Jackson Meeks set to leave SU, Gill is in line to become a focal point in 2025. Read More »

December 28, 2024 at 10:44 pm


Jalil Martin headlines fresh faces who helped SU down Washington State

Highlighted by Jalil Martin’s interception, multiple inexperienced players emerged on Syracuse’s defense, helping it to a Holiday Bowl win. Read More »

December 28, 2024 at 10:18 pm


Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse's 1st bowl win since 2018

Syracuse defeated Washington State 52-35 in the Holiday Bowl, clinching its third 10-win season of this century. Here are the best images from SU's first bowl victory since 2018. Read More »

December 28, 2024 at 4:06 pm


In potential last game at SU, Kyle McCord ignites for career performance

“If I do get that extra year, we'll see. It would definitely be a tough decision to make either way.” In possibly his last game at Syracuse, Kyle McCord passed for 453 yards and five touchdowns to help down Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. Read More »

December 28, 2024 at 3:11 am


Syracuse caps Fran Brown's 1st year with Holiday Bowl victory over Washington State

Syracuse ended Fran Brown’s 1st year as head coach with a 52-35 win vs. Washington State in the Holiday Bowl, SU's 1st bowl win since 2018. Read More »

December 28, 2024 at 12:05 am


Observations from SU’s Holiday Bowl win over Washington State: Record breakers, fresh faces

Syracuse’s LeQuint Allen Jr. became the seventh player in program history to tally two seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards, as he led SU with three touchdowns against Washington State. More observations on the Orange’s Holiday Bowl win. Read More »

December 27, 2024 at 11:56 pm


Former SU cornerback Jayden Bellamy transfers to UCF

Jayden Bellamy has transferred to UCF, On3 reported Friday. He totaled three interceptions in two seasons with the Orange. Read More »

December 27, 2024 at 11:45 am


Girshon: Fran Brown was built for CFB's new era. Year 1 solidified it.

Our columnist says Fran Brown embracing college football's new era and Year 1 success has SU well-positioned to become a national contender. Read More »

December 27, 2024 at 1:38 am


Kyle Williams' position change propelled stardom at Washington State

After switching from QB to WR as a senior in high school, Kyle Williams has become Washington State’s top offensive weapon. Read More »

December 26, 2024 at 11:48 pm


Past Syracuse QBs react to Kyle McCord’s record-setting 2024 season

Past Syracuse quarterbacks reflect on Kyle McCord’s 2024 season, where he broke SU’s single-season passing yards and touchdown marks. Read More »

December 26, 2024 at 8:41 pm


Previewing Syracuse’s Holiday Bowl matchup vs. Washington State

Syracuse concludes its first year under Fran Brown against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. JUSTIN has more on the Cougars, who have already seen over 30 players exit via the transfer portal. Read More »

December 26, 2024 at 5:56 pm


Beat writers agree Syracuse will cruise to Holiday Bowl win

Our beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. A win would clinch SU’s third 10-win season since 2000. Read More »

December 26, 2024 at 5:17 pm


Fran Brown, Pete Kaligis talk Holiday Bowl before Friday’s matchup

Ahead of the Holiday Bowl Friday, Fran Brown and Pete Kaligas discussed the matchup and navigating the transfer portal. Read More »

December 26, 2024 at 4:50 pm


2025 RB Tylik Hill commits to Syracuse

Tylik Hill has committed to Syracuse, he announced on social media Thursday morning. Hill becomes SU’s 35th commit in the 2025 class. Read More »

December 26, 2024 at 11:02 am


Wide receiver Tyshawn Russell transfers to Syracuse

Former South Carolina wide receiver Tyshawn Russell has transferred to Syracuse, On3 reported. Russell played in 10 games in 2023 as a freshman but didn’t record any snaps this season. Read More »

December 22, 2024 at 4:56 pm


Former Iowa kicker Tripp Woody transfers to Syracuse

Former Iowa kicker Tripp Woody announced he’s transferring to Syracuse. Woody spent his freshman year at Iowa, but didn’t attempt any kicks. Read More »

December 21, 2024 at 3:59 pm


Fran Brown’s son, Fran Jr., transfers to Syracuse

Former Saint Francis LB Fran Brown Jr. is transferring to Syracuse, the program announced Thursday. He’s head coach Fran Brown’s oldest son. Read More »

December 19, 2024 at 5:38 pm


Former LSU QB Rickie Collins Jr. transfers to Syracuse

Former LSU QB Rickie Collins Jr. has signed with Syracuse, per Pete Nakos. Brent Axe first reported Collins intended to transfer to SU. Read More »

December 18, 2024 at 5:13 pm


Rutgers transfer WR Chris Long Jr. decommits from Syracuse

Chris Long Jr. announced on X he is re-opening his recruitment. The former Rutgers wide receiver committed to Syracuse last month. Read More »

December 17, 2024 at 11:18 pm


DB Jayden Bellamy enters portal, 10th Syracuse player to transfer

Syracuse defensive back Jayden Bellamy has entered the transfer portal, he announced on social media Tuesday. The redshirt sophomore totaled three interceptions across two seasons with the Orange and has two years of eligibility remaining. Read More »

December 17, 2024 at 3:38 pm


Former Alabama offensive lineman Naquil Betrand transfers to SU

Former Alabama offensive lineman Naquil Betrand has transferred to Syracuse, he announced with On3 on social media Tuesday. Betrand has three years of eligibility remaining and is SU’s first get this cycle. Read More »

December 17, 2024 at 2:57 pm