Tag: Dino Babers
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 »
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 »
2026 QB Zaid Lott, a former Bill Belichick commit, flips to Syracuse
Syracuse football earned a commitment from three-star quarterback Zaid Lott on Tuesday, adding to its deep 2026 recruiting class. Lott was previously committed to Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Read More »
Spring football week 1 notebook: 4th down motivation, Samuel Jr. 2-way
Following a 10-win campaign in Fran Brown's first season as head coach, Syracuse football’s 2025 spring season began on Friday. Read More »
Spring practice gives 1st glimpse at LSU transfer QB Rickie Collins
Syracuse’s first two spring practices gave a look at LSU transfer quarterback Rickie Collins, who enters 2025 with zero college touchdowns but is SU’s likely quarterback of the future. Read More »
Spring press conference takeaways: Zeed Haynes’ retirement, Colorado joint practice
Fran Brown discussed the possibility of a joint practice with Colorado and Zeed Haynes’ retirement at his first spring press conference. Read More »
Florida native E’Shawn Sutton commits to Syracuse’s 2026 class
Athlete E’Shawn Sutton has committed to Syracuse's 2026 class, he told 247Sports Friday. Sutton is a three-star recruit from Florida. Read More »
Former Maryland OC Josh Gattis reportedly joining SU’s coaching staff
Syracuse football has reportedly hired Josh Gattis to join its coaching staff, CBS Sports and 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Wednesday. Read More »
Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse football's Pro Day
Gallery: Syracuse football hosted its Pro Day Monday, showcasing its top talent in front of nearly 50 scouts. Here are the best images from the Orange's Pro Day. Read More »
‘Watch the tape’: Kyle McCord makes final case to NFL teams at SU's Pro Day
Kyle McCord’s teammates were quick to praise him for his Pro Day performance Monday, where the projected Day 2 NFL Draft pick excelled. Read More »
Observations from SU’s Pro Day: Allen Jr. thrives, Wax returns to 100%
Nearly 50 NFL scouts and staffers from over 30 franchises were on hand from Syracuse football’s Pro Day on Monday. Read More »
Top 2026 recruits talk Syracuse football interest
Despite a February dead period, Syracuse made several 2026 recruits' final lists of schools. Our beat writer spoke with four recruits to talk about their interest in the Orange. Read More »
Top offensive 2026 recruit Javeion Cooper set to fortify SU's trenches
Four-star offensive tackle Javeion Cooper is the highest-rated offensive player in SU’s 2026 class, putting him in line to fortify its trenches for years to come. Read More »
SU hires Green Bay Packers assistant Myles White as WR coach, passing game coordinator
Syracuse football hired Green Bay Packers assistant Myles White as its wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator, ESPN reported Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse football GM Nate McNeal exits program to join Illinois
Nate McNeal was named Illinois football's executive director of player evaluations and acquisitions on Wednesday. McNeal spent the 2024 season as Syracuse football’s general manager, his lone year at SU. Read More »
WR coach Ross Douglas reportedly leaving Syracuse for Oregon
Syracuse wide receivers coach Ross Douglas is departing for Oregon to join Dan Lanning’s staff, 247Sports reported Saturday. Read More »
Jeff Nixon receives multi-year extension as Syracuse's OC
Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon has signed a new multi-year extension with the program, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday. Nixon previously received interest for the Houston Texans’ OC job. Read More »
Breaking down Syracuse's January recruiting trail
Syracuse offered over 140 recruits in 18 different states while landing five verbal commitments in January. Read More »
Before Syracuse commitment, Luke Carney became ‘all-time great’ in Texas
Luke Carney became the first Texas high school quarterback to win four straight titles. Now, he'll look to carry his dominance to Syracuse in the fall. Read More »
Former Cal linebacker David Reese transfers to Syracuse
Former Cal linebacker David Reese is transferring to Syracuse, he announced on Instagram Monday night. Reese has seven years of NCAA experience with Florida and the Golden Bears. Read More »
3-star linebacker Maurice Medley bolsters Syracuse's 2026 class
St. Frances Academy linebacker Maurice Medley committed to Syracuse after visiting during its regular-season finale against Miami. Read More »
4 positions SU must address in the transfer portal ahead of 2025 season
Syracuse currently holds the second-worst transfer grade in the ACC, ranking second-to-last in the conference, according to 247Sports. Read More »
SU’s 2025 ACC schedule released, conference opener on Sept. 20 at Clemson
Syracuse football’s eight-game 2025 ACC schedule was released Monday night. The Orange open conference play at Clemson on Sept. 20 and face Notre Dame on the road on Nov. 22. Read More »
Syracuse’s Jeff Nixon interviews for Houston Texans OC job
Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon interviewed for the Houston Texans’ offensive coordinator job, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Read More »