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D.O. Sportscast: Discussing SU football transfers, NFL Draft prospects

Football beat writers Justin Girshon and Aiden Stepansky discuss Syracuse's transfer portal activity and NFL Draft prospects. Read More »

April 21, 2025 at 11:54 pm


Former Louisville IOL Austin Collins transfers to Syracuse

Former Louisville offensive lineman Austin Collins has transferred to Syracuse, 247Sports reported Saturday. Read More »

April 19, 2025 at 5:42 pm


Syracuse standout DL Maraad Watson enters transfer portal

Freshman All-American Maraad Watson has entered the transfer portal, 247Sports reported. Read More »

April 18, 2025 at 4:23 pm


Syracuse OL Enrique Cruz Jr. enters transfer portal

Syracuse offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. has entered the transfer portal, On3 reported Friday. The redshirt senior started every game at left tackle in 2023 but only appeared in three games in Fran Brown’s first season. Read More »

April 18, 2025 at 3:34 pm


Syracuse OL David Wohlabaugh Jr. enters transfer portal

Syracuse offensive lineman David Wohlabaugh Jr. has entered the transfer portal, On3 reported Friday. Read More »

April 18, 2025 at 1:29 pm


How Syracuse flipped 2026 QB Zaid Lott from North Carolina

2026 QB Zaid Lott flipped his commitment from North Carolina to Syracuse after the Tar Heels hired Bill Belichick. Read More »

April 16, 2025 at 10:55 pm


Girshon: The NCAA’s 'system' is to blame for Trebor Peña’s transfer

Column: Receiver Trebor Peña shockingly entered the transfer portal despite projecting as Syracuse’s next top offensive threat. JUSTIN writes the NCAA’s lack of a system is to blame for his departure. Read More »

April 16, 2025 at 11:39 am


Syracuse WR Trebor Peña will enter transfer portal

Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Peña will enter the transfer portal, 247Sports reported Tuesday. Peña had a breakout 2024 season, registering career-highs with 84 receptions and 941 receiving yards. Read More »

April 15, 2025 at 10:48 am


Syracuse QB Michael Johnson Jr. will enter transfer portal

Syracuse quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. will enter the transfer portal, he announced on social media Monday. Johnson served as Kyle McCord’s backup in 2024, and lost the starting quarterback battle to transfer Rickie Collins in spring camp. Read More »

April 14, 2025 at 9:38 am


Gallery: 1st look at Syracuse football’s new performance center

Syracuse football unveiled its brand new performance center Saturday, showcasing the future of its program. Here’s a look at the facility. Read More »

April 12, 2025 at 11:19 pm


Observations from Syracuse’s spring game: Backup QB battle, 2-way Samuel

With starter Rickie Collins sidelined, backup quarterbacks Michael Johnson Jr. and Jakhari Williams shared reps in Syracuse’s spring game. Read More »

April 12, 2025 at 4:57 pm


Former Syracuse DE Dwight Freeney will join SU’s football staff

Former Syracuse defensive end Dwight Freeney will join Fran Brown’s staff for the 2025 season, syracuse.com reported Friday. Read More »

April 11, 2025 at 2:23 pm


4 keys to look out for in Syracuse football’s spring game

Syracuse’s spring game gives a first glimpse at newly minted starting quarterback Rickie Collins, 17-year-old two-way phenom Demetres Samuel Jr. and more. Read More »

April 9, 2025 at 11:57 pm


Spring press conference takeaways: Collins named starter, defensive standouts

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown named Rickie Collins Syracuse’s starting quarterback at his third spring press conference. Read More »

April 7, 2025 at 10:53 pm


Spring football week 3 notebook: QB competition, O-Line depth

Syracuse is still deciding who will replace Kyle McCord as its starting quarterback following three weeks of spring practices. Read More »

April 6, 2025 at 9:11 pm


‘Stay tuned’: 3 football players chase down Syracuse’s 4x100 record

SU football players Malachi Coleman, Darrell Gill Jr. and Malachi James are chasing the school's 4x100 relay record with sprinter James Nmah. Read More »

April 3, 2025 at 12:35 am


Former Syracuse football GM Nate McNeal details departure for Illinois

After one season as SU’s first-ever general manager, Nate McNeal returned home to the University of Illinois. Read More »

April 3, 2025 at 12:30 am


Breaking down Syracuse football’s March recruiting trail

Syracuse football earned six commitments across its 2026 and 2027 classes after extending 30 offers to recruits over the last two months. Read More »

April 1, 2025 at 9:08 pm


Spring press conference takeaways: Samuel Jr. starting, Caporale’s new role

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown discussed freshman Demetres Samuel Jr.'s potential starting role and new general manager Tommy Caporale at his second spring press conference. Read More »

March 31, 2025 at 10:48 pm


Syracuse adds NJ recruit Zaiden McDonald to 2026 class

Three-star recruit Zaiden McDonald has committed to Syracuse football’s 2026 class, he announced on social media Monday. Read More »

March 31, 2025 at 3:23 pm


Spring football week 2 notebook: Brown’s growth, Thomas’ transfer

In its second week of spring practice, Syracuse players and coaches discussed head coach Fran Brown’s growth entering Year 2. Read More »

March 30, 2025 at 9:00 pm


Syracuse adds 3-star edge Kamron Wilson to 2026 class

Three-star edge Kamron Wilson has committed to Syracuse, he announced on social media Sunday. Read More »

March 30, 2025 at 3:36 pm


Recruit Steven Pickard Jr. crafted his O-line skills with 55-day Atlanta stay

Syracuse 2026 football commit Steven Pickard Jr. has played high school football in South Carolina and Florida, but grew his skills at Velocity Athlete Development in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More »

March 26, 2025 at 11:21 pm


Syracuse lands 2027 DB Travis Miles, a New Jersey native

Syracuse football has earned a commitment from New Jersey native Travis Miles to join its 2027 class, he announced Wednesday via social media. Miles, a defensive back, is SU’s third commit in its 2027 recruiting haul. Read More »

March 26, 2025 at 7:19 pm