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CHARLOTTE. N.C. - Let the build-up to the Syracuse season opener September 5 against FCS foe New Hampshire (12:00 p.m. ET / ACC Network), get under way in the broiling heat of the mid-July.

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2029 Australian OL Talby Smith talks Syracuse offer: 'It means everything to me'

2029 offensive lineman Talby Smith has been an athlete his whole life. Originally from Orange, New South Wales in Australia, the 6-foot-6, 292-pound prospect was a nationally ranked rugby player in Australia, and also played cricket.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 12

2029 WR Mike Victor says Syracuse offer ‘meant a lot to me'

2029 wide receiver Mikel Victor is starting to see his recruitment take shape. He received his first offer from Syracuse in May, and he’s added offers from Samford and Florida Atlantic since then.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 11

2028 QB Brailon Davis ‘impressed’ with Syracuse trip

In May, Syracuse was the first school to extend an offer to 2028 Arlington (TX) Mansfield Summit High quarterback Brailon Davis. Davis then got his first look at Central New York in June when he attended Franchise Camp.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 9

Syracuse basketball will face a new Division I team in its upcoming season opener

Essentially a refereed scrimmage, the meeting will offer the first glimpse of a McNamara coached team going against a top-tier opponent, and in this case a slightly tilted neutral court advantage to the in-state Huskies, in one of the three preseason games teams are now allowed to play.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 7

Syracuse basketball announces its fourth non-conference game of the 2026-27 season

While fellow ACC conference member Wake Forest, for example, has been able to release its entire 14 game non-conference schedule, for many different reasons, mostly logistical, and some out of the school's control, it is going to take Syracuse a little longer to accomplish the same feat.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 5

Elite 2028 DB Jaden Irons ‘grateful’ for Syracuse offer

One of the elite recruits in the 2028 class is St. Cloud (FL) High defensive back Jaden Irons. He holds two dozen offers from schools like Duke, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland and North Carolina.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 4

2030 DL Alex Davis had ‘great experience’ in first visit to Syracuse

In May, Syracuse was one of the first schools to offer 2030 Buffalo (NY) Canisius High defensive lineman Alex Davis. Davis then got his first look at Syracuse in June when he attended Franchise Camp. "The camp was a great experience,” Davis said to The Juice Online.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 3

Elite 4-star RB Elijah Kimble commits to Syracuse

Syracuse received a commitment from 2027 four-star running back Elijah Kimble, he announced Friday night in a ceremony at Buffalo (NY) Canisius High. He owns a composite four-star rating from 247Sports and is the No.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 3

Where does Syracuse stand heading into 4-star Elijah Kimble’s commitment announcement?

Syracuse priority target Elijah Kimble is set to make his commitment announcement on Friday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. at CHS Kennedy Field House. Kimble is one of the elite recruits in his class, holding a composite four-star rating from 247Sports.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 2

2028 DL Kayden Thompson recaps ‘great’ Syracuse visit

In May, Syracuse was the first Power 4 school to extend an offer to 2028 defensive lineman Kayden Thompson. The Callahan (FL) West Nassau High prospect then got his first look at Syracuse in June when he came up to Central New York for Franchise Camp.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / July 1

2028 QB Jeremiah Lattier ‘loved’ Syracuse camp and offer

One of the top Sunshine State recruits in the 2028 class is St. Cloud (FL) signal caller Jeremiah Lattier. He holds eight offers, including Florida Atlantic, Sacramento State, Robert Morris and ETSU.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 30

2027 running back Tylek Lewis commits to Syracuse

Syracuse received a commitment from 2027 running back Tylek Lewis on Tuesday, he announced on social media. The three-star running back from Zachary (LA) High selected Syracuse over an offer sheet that included over a dozen other offers. Schools that offered Lewis included Arizona, Kansas State, Arkansas, and West Virginia.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 30

2028 QB Brysen Hall ‘excited’ about Syracuse offer

In October, 2028 QB Brysen Hall got his first look at Central New York for a game day experience as Syracuse played against Pitt. The Orange took their next step forward in their recruitment of Hall when they offered the Wadsworth (OH) High signal caller earlier in June.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 30

Syracuse AD Bryan Blair officially takes over this week, beginning a new era for the Orange

As Syracuse University's relatively new (named March 3, 2026) chancellor and president Mike Haynie alluded to in his introduction of Blair in a March 19 event at the Dome's Miron Victory Court, he is just the 12th (full time) athletic director in the school's 156-year history.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 29

2027 commit Noah Collins-Howard says Syracuse ‘feels like home’ after OV

In March, 2027 Rush-Henrietta (NY) High three-star wide receiver Noah Collins-Howard announced his commitment to Syracuse. He had a chance to officially visit Central New York earlier in June, and the OV was what he expected it to be.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 28

2027 ATH Jeremiah Carr calls Syracuse a ‘special place’ after offer

2027 ATH Jeremiah Carr made the most of his 7v7 Franchise Camp opportunity. The Paulsboro (NJ) High wide receiver/defensive back came to Syracuse in search of his first offer earlier in June, and after an outstanding performance, came away with his first collegiate offer from the Orange.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 25

2028 ATH Khalil Davis ‘loved’ first P4 offer from Syracuse

2028 ATH Khalil Davis is an emerging prospect from St. Cloud (FL) High. He receive his first offer from East Tennessee in May, and followed it up with an offer from Robert Morris in June.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 24

Syracuse basketball adds another non-conference game to its upcoming season schedule

The upcoming 2026-27 season is the first in which the NCAA upped the maximum number of regular season games to 32. For Syracuse and the other 17 ACC teams, that means scheduling 14 non-conference games to pair with the 18 league match-ups, before the ACC Tournament is contested next season with a one-year move to Greensboro.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 24

Syracuse extends offer to 2027 QB/ATH Trysten Johnson: ‘I’m truly appreciative'

The word is starting to get out about 2027 quarterback Trysten Johnson. The Washington (DC) Maret School signal caller received his first offer from Morgan State earlier in June, and he followed that up with an impressive Franchise Camp performance in Syracuse for his first Power 4 offer.

Fran Brown and Josh Gattis win over WR Chanin Harris to Syracuse

Fran Brown admitted last season was a disappointment for the Syracuse Orange. They are doing something about it.

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Vanderbilt lands 4-star OT Jasper Ngokwere over Texas and others

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Syracuse Orange News / Yardbarker / April 8

Carmelo Anthony's son will remain at Syracuse

Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan, will remain at Syracuse to play for Gerry McNamara

It's a cool story when you think about the history of the Syracuse Orange men's basketball program. The Orange won a national championship in 2002-03, led by Carmelo Anthony and Gerry McNamara.

TCU leading scorer David Punch to enter NCAA transfer portal

Kentucky to lose guard Collin Chandler to NCAA transfer portal

Kentucky's Mouhamed Dioubate needs to find right fit in transfer portal

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