Syracuse Orange
ACC
0-0 (0-0 conf)
SP+ #115
Ratings
2025 final
- SP+
- -13.1 (#115)
- SP+ Offense
- 18.8
- SP+ Defense
- 33.0
- SRS
- -7.1
- FPI
- -9.3
- Elo
- 1182
- Talent
- 728
- Recruiting
- —
2026 Outlook
Projected wins
3.0p10 2.0 — p90 5.0
| Round | Prob | |
|---|---|---|
| Win conference | 0.0% | |
| Make CFP | 0.0% | |
| Quarterfinal | 0.0% | |
| Semifinal | 0.0% | |
| Natl. final | 0.0% | |
| Natl. champ | 0.0% |
Schedule
proj record 3.2–8.8
Schedule
40th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
42nd
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
34th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · by 2025 SP+ · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Proj | Win% | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsNew Hampshire | FCS | 41-8* | +32.9 | 98% | — |
| 2 | vsCalifornia | -3.2 | 26-29 | -3.4 | 41% | — |
| 3 | @Pittsburgh | +8.4 | 21-34 | -13.5 | 17% | — |
| 5 | @UConn | +5.1 | 22-29 | -6.9 | 32% | — |
| 6 | @Virginia | +11.1 | 19-36 | -16.8 | 12% | — |
| 7 | vsLouisville | +12.4 | 22-37 | -14.9 | 15% | — |
| 8 | @North Carolina | -6.6 | 21-27 | -6.0 | 33% | — |
| 9 | vsSMU | +13.4 | 21-38 | -17.7 | 11% | — |
| 10 | vsClemson | +9.5 | 20-36 | -15.7 | 13% | — |
| 11 | @NC State | +4.8 | 21-34 | -13.2 | 18% | — |
| 12 | @Boston College | -8.5 | 22-31 | -8.5 | 27% | — |
| 13 | vsNotre Dame | +24.4 | 6-35 | -29.2 | 2% | — |
* FBS-vs-FCS estimate from the SP+ gap — no per-game model for FCS opponents.
Quarterbacks · 5
2026 · 70
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Amari Odom← Kennesaw State | SO | 6'4" | 205 | ★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Steve Angeli | JR | 6'3" | 212 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Malachi Nelson← UTEP | SO | 6'3" | 193 | ★★★ |
| QB | 4th | Joseph Filardi | FR | 6'1" | 195 | — |
| QB | — | Danny Lauter← Georgetown | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Running Backs · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Will Nixon | SR | 5'11" | 205 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Tylik Hill | FR | 5'9" | 205 | — |
| RB | 3rd | Ju'Juan Johnson← LSU | SO | 6'0" | 210 | ★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Malachi Coleman | FR | 5'10" | 190 | — |
| RB | 5th | Tyler Chandler | SO | 5'8" | 170 | — |
| RB | — | Ahmad Miller← Jackson State | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Cole Weaver← Miami (OH) | SO | 6'5" | 220 | ★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Justus Ross-Simmons | SR | 6'3" | 210 | ★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Tyshawn Russell | SO | 5'11" | 195 | — |
| WR | 4th | Darien Williams | FR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
| WR | 5th | Elijah Moore← Florida State | FR | 6'4" | 203 | ★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Darius Johnson | FR | 5'10" | 180 | — |
| WR | — | Matt Outten← Penn State | FR | 6'1" | 212 | ★★★ |
Tight Ends · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Dan Villari | SR | 6'4" | 245 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Noah Meyers← Western Kentucky | SO | 6'5" | 240 | ★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Jamie Tremble | SO | 6'4" | 222 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 4th | Chase Simmons | SR | 6'4" | 265 | ★★★ |
| TE | 5th | Daunte Bacheyie | FR | 6'5" | 210 | — |
| TE | 6th | David Clement | JR | 6'6" | 260 | ★★★ |
| TE | 7th | Michael Smith← South Carolina | SO | 6'6" | 248 | ★★★ |
| TE | 8th | Elijah Washington-Baker | FR | 6'7" | 245 | — |
Offensive Line · 2
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Da'Metrius Weatherspoon | SR | 6'7" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Trevion Mack | SO | 6'6" | 320 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Tunmise Adeleye← UNLV | SO | 6'4" | 275 | ★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Dillan Fontus← Maryland | JR | 6'6" | 292 | ★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | David Reese | SR | 6'2" | 250 | — |
| DL | 4th | Kevin Jobity Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 300 | ★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Jartavius Flounoy← Georgia State | FR | 6'1" | 300 | ★★★ |
| DL | 6th | Denis Jaquez Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 265 | — |
| DL | 7th | Dion Wilson Jr. | SR | 6'5" | 305 | — |
| DL | 8th | George Rooks | SR | 6'5" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 9th | Chris Thomas | SR | 6'6" | 315 | ★★★ |
| DL | 10th | Isaiah Hastings | JR | 6'4" | 310 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 11th | Elijah Fuentes-Cundiff | SR | 6'4" | 295 | ★★★ |
| DL | 12th | Rashard Perry | JR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★ |
| DL | 13th | Nissi Ogbebor | FR | 6'6" | 300 | — |
| DL | 14th | Nathan Nyandoro | FR | 6'6" | 270 | — |
| EDGE | — | Keyshawn Johnson← UT Martin | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Linebackers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Chris D'Appolonia← Toledo | SO | 6'3" | 240 | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Gary Bryant III | JR | 6'1" | 228 | — |
| LB | 3rd | Antoine Deslauriers | FR | 6'1" | 235 | — |
| LB | 4th | David Omopariola | SO | 6'3" | 260 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Anwar Sparrow | SR | 6'1" | 225 | ★★★ |
| LB | 6th | James Heard | SO | 6'2" | 230 | — |
| LB | 7th | Zyian Moultrie-Goddard | SO | 6'0" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Fatim Diggs | FR | 6'2" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Josh Kubala | JR | 6'2" | 230 | — |
Defensive Backs · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Nazir Ward← Western Kentucky | SO | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| CB | — | Amare Snowden← Toledo | SO | 6'4" | 210 | ★★★ |
| DB | 1st | Braheem Long Jr. | SO | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Demetres Samuel Jr. | FR | 6'1" | 195 | — |
| DB | 3rd | Chris Peal | SO | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Cornell Perry | JR | 6'1" | 190 | — |
| DB | 5th | Duce Chestnut | SR | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Devin Grant | SR | 6'4" | 205 | ★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Berry Buxton III | SR | 6'2" | 212 | — |
| DB | 8th | Davien Kerr | SO | 6'1" | 190 | — |
| DB | 9th | Davion Kerr | FR | 6'1" | 190 | — |
| DB | 10th | Greg Delaine | JR | 6'0" | 180 | — |
| DB | 11th | Jalil Martin | JR | 6'2" | 200 | — |
| DB | 12th | Ziyyon Bredell | FR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
| S | 1st | Jai Eugene Jr.← Western Kentucky | SO | 6'1" | 202 | ★★★ |
Special Teams · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Fran Brown Jr. | SO | 5'11" | 220 | — |
| P | 1st | Jack Stonehouse | SR | 6'1" | 215 | — |
| PK | 1st | Tripp Woody | FR | 5'9" | 190 | — |
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 4 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3-9 | 1-7 | #115 | — | — |
| 2024 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #45 | #20 | 1-0 |
| 2023 | 6-6 | 2-6 | #80 | — | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #62 | #14 | 0-1 |
| 2021 | 5-7 | 2-6 | #79 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1-10 | 1-9 | #106 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5-7 | 2-6 | #77 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9-3 | 6-2 | #40 | — | 1-0 |
| 2017 | 4-8 | 2-6 | #56 | — | — |
| 2016 | 4-8 | 2-6 | #79 | — | — |
| 2015 | 4-8 | 2-6 | #86 | — | — |
| 2014 | 3-9 | 1-7 | #78 | — | — |
Recruiting Classes
avg #57 · 8 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★152 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #42 | 206 | 0 | 1 | 25 |
| 2024 | #38 | 211 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2023 | #88 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | #68 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | #57 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | #59 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2019 | #55 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | #51 | 189 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 2017 | #54 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 | #62 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
2026
Portal in 19net -10Out 29
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.0 / 3.1
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Dillan Fontus | DL | 3★ | ← Maryland |
| ▲ | Matt Outten | WR | 3★ | ← Penn State |
| ▲ | Michael Smith | TE | 3★ | ← South Carolina |
| ▲ | Oluwafunto Akinshilo | IOL | 3★ | ← UCLA |
| ▼ | Darrell Gill Jr. | WR | 4★ | → Ole Miss |
| ▼ | Rickie Collins | QB | 4★ | → Kennesaw State |
| ▼ | Johntay Cook | WR | 3★ | → Ole Miss |
| ▼ | Ibn McDaniels | CB | 3★ | → Penn State |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2026
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
8 items
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- Get to Know Your Orange Man: #49, LB Josh KubalaThis walk-on has been a special teams contributor
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- 4-star DL Tyler Alexander commits to Texas: ‘Wearing burnt orange just felt right’Steve Sarkisian and Texas added another blue-chip piece to their 2027 recruiting class, landing four-star defensive lineman Tyler Alexander out of Wellington (Fla.) Palm Beach Central. The No. 40 defensive lineman in the country picked the Longhorns after taking official visits to Colorado, Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas, giving Sarkisian and his staff commitment No. […]SYR6d
- 3-star Syracuse safety Kaleb Hall commits to UtahUtah added another safety to its 2027 recruiting class with the commitment of three-star Syracuse safety Kaleb Hall late Monday evening.SYR6d