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Former Syracuse football DB who did not play in 2023 season finds new home in FAMU
Syracuse, N.Y. — A former Syracuse football defensive back who missed most of the past season has found a new home through the transfer portal. Bralyn Oliver announced he’ll transfer to Florida A&M (FAMU) on his Instagram on Wednesday afternoon. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining. If...
Dior Johnson, troubled former top recruit who decommitted from Syracuse in 2020, is headed to UCF (report)
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Dior Johnson, who decommitted from both Syracuse and Oregon as a coveted prospect and left Pittsburgh after pleading guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence charges, will play for Central Florida next season, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. Rothstein attributed the news to an anonymous source. If...
After nearly 40 years, CNY coach steps away from sidelines
Syracuse, N.Y. — Shaun Smith has been a fixture in the Syracuse coaching community for decades but after 39 years, Smith is hanging up his whistle. Smith began coaching during his senior year of college in 1985. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Syracuse Basketball: Top Prospect Ryder Frost’s Visit Sparks Interest from Other 4-Stars
Syracuse basketball 4-star Ryder Frost is on an official visit, with potential for other 4-star recruits to follow suit. Ryder Frost, a 6-foot-6 wing, received a scholarship offer from Syracuse in late May. Frost, a top 100 prospect nationally, has received over 20 scholarship offers from various schools. Yes, But.
Syracuse football doing 'phenomenal job' recruiting 5-star WR, nation's No. 5 player
Calvin Russell from Florida, a five-star wide receiver and the country's No. 5 prospect in the 2026 class per 247Sports, has amassed more than 40 offers throughout his recruitment, but several programs are standing out to him these days, including Syracuse football. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound Russell, a standout rising junior...
Syracuse women’s lacrosse picks up transfer from Rochester area
Syracuse, N.Y. —The Syracuse University women’s lacrosse team has picked up a transfer from the Rochester area. Ava Peers of Fairport, N.Y., who spent her freshman season at the University of Louisville as a midfielder, will transfer to Syracuse for the 2025 season. Peers’ high school coach, Mara Karpp, confirmed the transfer to syracuse.com.
Four-star prospect, who would have been Syracuse football’s highest-ranked commit in 2025, opts for ACC rival
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Matthew Outten, a four-star prospect from Virginia, committed to Virginia Tech on Monday, appearing to pass on a scholarship offer from Syracuse football after listing the Orange as a finalist. His commitment was reported by a number of reporters who cover Virginia Tech including, 247 Sports’ Evan...
3-star WR from Florida names Syracuse football to top 4, sets commitment date
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 3-star wide receiver from Orlando, Florida, has set plans for his commitment. Isaiah Mizell announced a top 4 of Syracuse football, Kansas State, Arizona and Georgia Tech on Monday night via his social media. He will announce his commitment July 10. If you purchase a...
Syracuse football 4-star, 3-star targets set to decide; 'Cuse, other suitors have buzz
Syracuse football coaches already have landed more than two dozen verbal pledges in their strong 2025 class, and they will soon know if they have added any more commits to this cycle. Later this week and stretching into next week, several Orange 2025 four-star and three-star targets will make their...
ESPN Doubts Syracuse Football In ACC Preview
Every year, the national media likes to release an in-depth analysis of each team in college football, plotting how it’s believed the team will perform for the upcoming season. Yesterday, senior staff writer Bill Connelly of ESPN.com released the annual ACC preview for the 2024 season. Unfortunately for Orange fans, national outlets are saying to pump the brakes on all the hype this season.
Syracuse Basketball: 5-star Chris Cenac explodes in rankings, transfers to 2023 champs
Chris Cenac Jr., a 2025 five-star big man who is currently competing for a USA Basketball junior national team at an international event in Turkey and holds a scholarship offer from Syracuse basketball, is perhaps the hottest prospect around the country in the rising high school senior class. The 6-foot-10...
Disloyal Idiots: The Dog Days of Summer
The Idiots are back! We fight through the summer doldrums to return to action for the people!. In this week’s edition of your favorite Syracuse Orange Podcast, we talked about... We’re back and ranting about 44... For the record, we both want it back... I’m just saying...
Long snapper Henry Searcy commits to Syracuse
Syracuse football has added another player to its 2025 recruiting class. Tallahassee (FL) Lawton Chiles long snapper Henry Searcy announced his commitment to the Orange on social media Tuesday. Searcy was offered back in June following a specialists camp. He also held an offer from Memphis. "First, I would like...
Mike Tirico on Syracuse’s future amid changing college sports landscape: ‘I think we have a place’ (podcast)
Syracuse, N.Y. — If the conference realignment wheel spins again and Syracuse University has to move out of the ACC, Mike Tirico thinks it is in good position to pivot. “I think the leadership has done that,” Tirico said on the latest episode of “Syracuse Sports”. “I think Chancellor Syverud and John Wildhack, they have had very influential voices at the ACC and national level because of their expertise. I really think they have given Syracuse a great opportunity to be apart of that.”
Syracuse Mets celebrate Fourth of July with fire and fireworks
Syracuse, N.Y. — A packed NBT Bank Stadium enjoyed a huge celebration on Wednesday night. Children of all ages ran the bases after the game, hula hoops were on fire, and the Syracuse Mets’ biggest fireworks show of the year lit up the night sky. View photos of...
Clemson lacrosse flips another 5-star recruit from Syracuse, midfielder Aubrie Eisfeld
After flipping the commitment of the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, Alexa Spallina, from Syracuse to Clemson, the Tigers have flipped another 5-star recruit from the Orange. Eisfeld is currently the No. 6 overall player in the class, making this already stacked Clemson recruiting class that much more stacked. Head coach Allison Kwolek has been on fire lately recruiting, with the program trending in the right direction. As reported by Inside Lacrosse, Eisfeld initially committed to Kayla Treanor and the Syracuse Orange on September 19. Hailing from Bayport-Blue Point High School in New York, Eisfeld is a talented midfielder. She plays club lacrosse for the Long Island Yellow Jackets 2025 Spallina team alongside fellow standout player Alexa Spallina.
Syracuse Basketball: 4-star Kiyan Anthony, on fire of late, skyrockets in 2025 rankings
Kiyan Anthony, the Syracuse basketball 2025 priority recruiting target and four-star shooting guard from New York City, has proven a hot commodity in recent months for his performances on the AAU circuit and at other showcase events. Last month, the 6-foot-5 Anthony lit up the scoreboard at the prestigious National...
All-CNY boys volleyball coach earns national honor
It was a banner year for the Jamesville-DeWitt boys volleyball team and the accolades are still pouring in. Coach Jake Cline was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association Northeast Region coach of the year. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Syracuse football recruiting: 2025 WR Gabe Daniels commits to the Orange
The Syracuse Orange football recruiting wheel keeps spinning. Despite news that the Orange are likely losing two of the 2025 commits, Fran Brown keeps keeping on. On Saturday night, wide receiver Gabe Daniels committed to Syracuse over NC State and Kansas. The 6’2” 180 lb Daniels is a consensus three-star...
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/1/24: Morbed all over them
BUFFALO 8, SYRACUSE 3 (BOX) Syracuse was down, tied the game in the eighth, then had a disastrous eighth inning where they gave up five runs en route to the loss. Wilkin Ramos was the primary culprite, but an error from Brett Baty at second base exacerbated things. Blade Tidwell had another middling start, striking out seven but walking five and giving up three runs without finishing the fifth inning.
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