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Former Syracuse star Donnie Freeman is set to miss the upcoming season after rupturing his Achilles tendon, a blow that underscores a recurring injury pattern and revives memories of similar setbacks among his former teammates.
Donnie Freeman's Achilles injury sustained during a summer workout will keep him out of the 2026‑27 season, marking the third major injury of his college career.
The Athletic’s recent Top 20 coaches ranking places Paul Pasqualoni at No. 17, recalling a decade of winning seasons at Syracuse and prompting debate over the program’s post‑Pasqualoni trajectory
Syracuse University is leveraging Florida’s talent-rich landscape, assembling a promising 2027 class that reflects a new era of recruitment led by head coach Fran Brown and general manager Thomas Caparole.
Coach Deion Sanders drops to 54th in the newest Sporting News FBS head coach rankings, yet the Colorado Buffaloes remain bullish about the upcoming season after a major staff revamp.
Virginia’s 2026 football schedule offers a relatively easy path, but traps against Delaware, Syracuse and North Carolina demand full attention to keep the Cavaliers on track for a second straight conference title game.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s annual kickoff event in Charlotte brings together 17 head coaches and over 50 top student‑athletes, setting the stage for a season marked by depth, tradition and national relevance.
Defensive back Dylan Northcutt pledged to Syracuse after official visits, citing the program’s faith‑based approach, a strong bond with Coach Fran Brown, and the influence of his father’s professional legacy.
Syracuse University's football program is hosting a wave of official and unofficial visitors, including defensive lineman Jason Lewis, who has committed to the Orange over Florida State, as the staff leverages new connections to reshape its 2027 class.
Jalen Welch, a highly ranked safety from Georgia, has committed to Syracuse football, boosting the program's 2026 recruiting class and highlighting the Orange's ability to compete for elite talent.
North Carolina’s basketball program pinpoints three winnable conference games that could determine whether it reaches a six‑win threshold in 2026.
With his contract at Memphis set to end in 2026, veteran coach Brian Kelly is rumored to be eyeing several major‑conference jobs. Here’s a rundown of the schools that could be a fit.
A new partnership between the Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University football aims to mentor local youth through a summer camp running from July 6 to August 7.
The Orange add two three‑star prospects to their 2027 class, but lose a tight end to Alabama, reshaping the roster ahead of the next recruiting cycle.
Fran Brown convinced Braylon Otis, a three-star edge rusher from Orlando, to flip from Boston College to Syracuse after an official visit, boosting the Orange's class ranking.
Nico Ramos, a versatile 2027 recruit, pledged to Syracuse after an official visit, praising the coaching staff and campus culture that set the university apart.
Jalen Moseley, a rare athlete excelling in both track and field and football, plans a June 10 visit to Syracuse before committing to a college that can support his dual‑sport ambitions.
Virginia's 2026 conference slate has been ordered from least to most difficult, spotlighting key matchups, emerging star performances and the pressure on coaches as the team looks to build on a record‑breaking 2025 season.
Syracuse University announced Thursday that four-star wide receiver Chanin Harris has pledged to the Orange, choosing the Atlantic Coast Conference program over several Power Five rivals. The commitment adds a highly ranked talent to a 2027 class that now stands at 15 verbal pledges and is ranked No. 32 by 247Sports and No. 37 by Rivals.
The Orange reveal their first four contests, all slated for national linear television, and outline a season rich in home games and key returning talent.
The Orange open the year on September 5 at noon, hosting New Hampshire on the ACC Network, before a 3:30 p.m. showdown with California on September 12 that will also air on ACCN. A primetime clash with Pittsburgh follows on September 17 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, and the team travels to Connecticut for a noon start on October 3 on CBS Sports Network.
After an eight‑game slide in 2025, the Orange are betting on experienced backups, a fresh defensive coordinator and a challenging schedule to spark a turnaround
A panel of voters ranks college football coaches across the Power Four conferences, highlighting the subjectivity of the list and profiling the lowest‑ranked and rising leaders.
Syracuse University’s latest Form 990 filing reveals a dramatic rise in compensation for its coaching staff, with Fran Brown topping the list at $2.99 million and a $10 million buyout to former head coach Dino Babers. The data underscores a broader investment in the program and reflects shifting revenue dynamics within college sports.