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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


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


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


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 »

March 25, 2025 at 2:04 pm


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 »

March 17, 2025 at 11:43 pm


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 »

March 4, 2025 at 7:50 pm


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 »

February 27, 2025 at 12:13 am


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 »

February 5, 2025 at 10:28 pm


2026 WR Phoenix Henriquez commits to Syracuse

Wide receiver Phoenix Henriquez has committed to Syracuse’s 2026 class, he announced on social media Wednesday. Read More »

January 15, 2025 at 11:13 am


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


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


Syracuse lands OL Javeion Cooper, 4th commitment in 2026 class

Class of 2026 OL Javeion Cooper has committed to Syracuse, he announced Tuesday. Cooper chose SU over Florida State and Penn State. Read More »

December 10, 2024 at 4:08 pm


Recruits reflect on attending Syracuse's win over Miami

While Syracuse delivered a comeback victory over then-No. 8 Miami, SU recruits from future classes watched on. Read More »

December 4, 2024 at 9:56 pm


3-star linebacker Trey Dudley commits to Syracuse

Trey Dudley, a three-star linebacker from Virginia, announced his commitment to Syracuse on social media Wednesday evening. Read More »

November 28, 2024 at 12:51 pm


4-star defensive back Kaylib Singleton commits to Syracuse

Kaylib Singleton announced his commitment to Syracuse on social media Monday evening. He is SU's 32nd commit in its 2025 recruiting class. Read More »

November 25, 2024 at 8:34 pm


2025 SU commit Julian McFadden broke out with 13-touchdown junior year

Syracuse 2025 wide receiver commit Julian McFadden broke out as a junior at La Salle College High School in Pennsylvania. Read More »

October 23, 2024 at 11:17 pm


Gallery: In case you missed it, here's what happened this school year

Explore Syracuse University's 2023-24 school year with these photos of major moments, from new student housing to artist performances. Read More »

May 8, 2024 at 9:28 pm


Former 4-star DL Isaiah Hastings commits to Syracuse

6-foot-4 defensive lineman Isaiah Hastings is transferring to Syracuse from Alabama. He was a consensus four-star recruit in the class of 2022. Read More »

January 15, 2024 at 5:38 pm


Editor's picks: The top sports stories of 2022

2022 was highlighted by SU's first national championship since 2015, several coaching debuts and the last meeting between Jim Boeheim and Mike Krzyzewski. Here are 10 noteworthy reads from the D.O sports section. Read More »

December 31, 2022 at 12:16 am


'SYRACUSE NEVER CAME': Inside the Orange’s recruiting missteps in New Jersey

Syracuse hasn’t secured a top-five player in the state of New Jersey since Dino Babers took over as head coach in 2016. Read More »

February 3, 2022 at 12:33 am


Syracuse signs 3 players on National Signing Day

Syracuse added to the 13 players who had previously committed to the team during the early period in December. Read More »

February 2, 2022 at 7:30 pm


Syracuse adds 3-star guard Quadir Copeland to 2022 recruiting class

Copeland becomes the third Class of 2022 commit for the Orange, joining Justin Taylor and Kamari Lands. Read More »

August 10, 2021 at 7:26 pm


Jakob Bradford, Chase Simmons sign with Syracuse on National Signing Day

Syracuse added an offensive tackle and defensive end to its 2021 recruiting class on National Signing Day. The Orange now have 21 Class of 2021 signees. Read More »

February 3, 2021 at 4:19 pm