Tag: football
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 »
4-star edge rusher Jarius Rodgers commits to Syracuse
Four-star edge rusher Jarius Rodgers has committed to Syracuse, 247Sports reported Monday. He becomes SU's top-ranked 2026 recruit. Read More »
Syracuse hires Blaine Miller as nickels coach
Syracuse football has hired Blaine Miller to be its nickels coach. Miller spent the past two seasons as a defensive analyst for Georgia and was on the staff with Fran Brown in 2023. Read More »
SU lands IMG offensive lineman Steven Pickard in 2026 class
Syracuse has earned a commitment from 2026 offensive lineman Steven Pickard, who attends IMG Academy in Florida. Read More »
Syracuse reportedly to hire Ricky Brumfield as special teams coordinator
Syracuse football is hiring Ricky Brumfield as its new special teams coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported Thursday. Read More »
Jordan Gibbs’ athleticism set to strengthen SU's DB core
Jordan Gibbs’ athleticism helped him to become the No. 7 recruit in New York before joining Syracuse's 2025 class. Read More »
Syracuse finishes 2024 season at No. 20 in AP Poll
Syracuse slots in at No. 20 in the final AP Top-25 Poll of the 2024 season, its highest national ranking to end a campaign since 2018. Read More »
Fran Brown wins Bear Bryant Award for Newcomer Coach of the Year
Fran Brown has been named the Bear Bryant Award recipient for Newcomer Coach of the Year after leading Syracuse to a 10-win season in 2024. Read More »
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 »
Girshon: Kyle McCord returning made no sense even if granted 5th year
Our columnist writes Kyle McCord declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft always made more sense than returning to Syracuse for another season. Read More »
Syracuse OT Savion Washington declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Syracuse RT Savion Washington has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Monday. Washington started all 13 games this year with SU. Read More »
Camden native Jojo White commits to Syracuse’s 2026 class
Offensive lineman Jojo White, a Camden, New Jersey, native, has committed to Syracuse’s 2026 class, he announced on social media Sunday. Read More »