Syracuse Orange
ACC
3-9 (1-7 conf)
SP+ #115
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- -13.1 (#115)
- SP+ Offense
- 18.8
- SP+ Defense
- 33.0
- SRS
- -7.1
- FPI
- -9.3
- Elo
- 1182
- Talent
- 728
- Recruiting
- 206 (#42)
Schedule
record 3–9
Schedule
20th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
13th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
39th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTennessee | +15 | 26-45 | -19 | L |
| 2 | vsUConn | +5.1 | 27-20 | +7 | W |
| 3 | vsColgate | FCS | 66-24 | +42 | W |
| 4 | @Clemson | +9.5 | 34-21 | +13 | W |
| 5 | vsDuke | +6.6 | 3-38 | -35 | L |
| 6 | @SMU | +13.4 | 18-31 | -13 | L |
| 8 | vsPittsburgh | +8.4 | 13-30 | -17 | L |
| 9 | @Georgia Tech | +9.3 | 16-41 | -25 | L |
| 10 | vsNorth Carolina | -6.6 | 10-27 | -17 | L |
| 11 | @Miami | +20.7 | 10-38 | -28 | L |
| 13 | @Notre Dame | +24.4 | 7-70 | -63 | L |
| 14 | vsBoston College | -8.5 | 12-34 | -22 | L |
Quarterbacks · 6
2025 · 126
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Steve Angeli | JR | 6'3" | 212 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Rickie Collins | SO | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Joseph Filardi | FR | 6'1" | 195 | — |
| QB | 4th | Luke Carney | FR | 6'2" | 205 | — |
| QB | — | Jakhari Williams | FR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Rich Belin | FR | 6'0" | 195 | — |
Running Backs · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB | — | Max Runyon | SR | 6'0" | 235 | — |
| RB | 1st | Will Nixon | SR | 5'11" | 205 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Yasin Willis | SO | 6'1" | 235 | ★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Tylik Hill | FR | 5'9" | 205 | — |
| RB | 4th | Jaden Hart | SO | 5'11" | 210 | — |
| RB | 5th | Malachi Coleman | FR | 5'10" | 190 | — |
| RB | 6th | Malachi James | SO | 5'11" | 200 | — |
| RB | 7th | Tyler Chandler | SO | 5'8" | 170 | — |
Wide Receivers · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATH | — | James Heard Jr. | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 1st | Johntay Cook | JR | 6'0" | 198 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Darrell Gill jr. | JR | 6'3" | 190 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Justus Ross-Simmons | SR | 6'3" | 210 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Tyshawn Russell | SO | 5'11" | 195 | — |
| WR | 5th | Emanuel Ross | FR | 6'2" | 202 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Darien Williams | FR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
| WR | 7th | Jaylan Hornsby | FR | 6'3" | 215 | — |
| WR | 8th | Darius Johnson | FR | 5'10" | 180 | — |
| WR | 9th | Gabe Daniels | FR | 6'2" | 195 | — |
| WR | 10th | Ta'Ron Haile | FR | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| WR | — | Umari Hatcher | SR | 6'3" | 185 | — |
| WR | — | Ja'Meer Thomas | FR | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Nick Armentano | SO | 5'8" | 185 | — |
| WR | — | Julian McFadden | FR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| WR | — | Sean Murphy | SO | 5'8" | 170 | — |
| WR | — | Terrell Wilfong | FR | 6'6" | 185 | — |
| WR | — | Nate Edwards | FR | 6'4" | 180 | — |
Tight Ends · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Dan Villari | SR | 6'4" | 245 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Jamie Tremble | SO | 6'4" | 222 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Chase Simmons | SR | 6'4" | 265 | ★★★ |
| TE | 4th | Daunte Bacheyie | FR | 6'5" | 210 | — |
| TE | 5th | David Clement | JR | 6'6" | 260 | ★★★ |
| TE | 6th | Elijah Washington-Baker | FR | 6'7" | 245 | — |
| TE | — | Rubin Wasserman | FR | 5'10" | 230 | — |
| TE | — | Wyatt Bowman | FR | 6'5" | 235 | — |
Offensive Line · 24
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Kahlil Stewart | FR | 6'4" | 330 | — |
| OL | — | Austin Collins | SR | 6'3" | 305 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Ted Olsen | SO | 6'2" | 285 | — |
| OL | — | Zach Rice | JR | 6'5" | 320 | ★★★★★ |
| OL | — | Patrick Alberga | SR | 6'3" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Da'Metrius Weatherspoon | SR | 6'7" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Naquil Betrand | SO | 6'6" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Jackson Iak | FR | 6'4" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Carter Clark | JR | 6'5" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Skylar Harvey | FR | 6'7" | 330 | — |
| OL | — | Adam Boeheim | FR | 6'4" | 285 | — |
| OL | — | D'Joni Scatliffe | FR | 6'7" | 315 | — |
| OL | — | Vito Shevchenko | FR | 6'7" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | TJ Ferguson | SR | 6'4" | 320 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Kardiear Shepherd | FR | 6'7" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | Jayden Mann | FR | 6'4" | 315 | — |
| OL | — | Mark Petry | SR | 6'4" | 301 | — |
| OL | — | Joshua Miller | SO | 6'4" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Matthew Hawn | FR | 6'6" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | Trevion Mack | SO | 6'6" | 320 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Byron Washington | FR | 6'7" | 400 | — |
| OL | — | Kam Pringle | FR | 6'8" | 335 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Joe Cruz | JR | 6'5" | 315 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Travis Brown-Miller | FR | 6'6" | 330 | — |
Defensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | David Reese | SR | 6'2" | 250 | — |
| DL | 2nd | Kevin Jobity Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 300 | ★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Denis Jaquez Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 265 | — |
| DL | 4th | Dion Wilson Jr. | SR | 6'5" | 305 | — |
| DL | 5th | George Rooks | SR | 6'5" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 6th | Chris Thomas | SR | 6'6" | 315 | ★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Isaiah Hastings | JR | 6'4" | 310 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 8th | Elijah Fuentes-Cundiff | SR | 6'4" | 295 | ★★★ |
| DL | 9th | Rashard Perry | JR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★ |
| DL | 10th | Nissi Ogbebor | FR | 6'6" | 300 | — |
| DL | 11th | Nathan Nyandoro | FR | 6'6" | 270 | — |
| DL | 12th | Quante Gillians | FR | 6'3" | 290 | — |
| DL | — | DeAngelo Thompson | FR | 6'3" | 235 | — |
| DL | — | Marcale Billue | SO | 6'0" | 265 | — |
| DL | — | Jaylen Pray | FR | 6'6" | 290 | — |
| DL | — | Elijah Crawford | FR | 6'4" | 285 | — |
| DL | — | Eric Thomas | FR | 6'4" | 330 | — |
| DL | — | Clark Calloway | FR | 6'4" | 280 | — |
Linebackers · 14
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Gary Bryant III | JR | 6'1" | 228 | — |
| LB | 2nd | Antoine Deslauriers | FR | 6'1" | 235 | — |
| LB | 3rd | David Omopariola | SO | 6'3" | 260 | ★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Anwar Sparrow | SR | 6'1" | 225 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | James Heard | SO | 6'2" | 230 | — |
| LB | 6th | Zyian Moultrie-Goddard | SO | 6'0" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Derek McDonald | SR | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Fatim Diggs | FR | 6'2" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Jahide Lesaine jr. | SO | 6'4" | 250 | — |
| LB | 10th | Caden Brown | SO | 6'4" | 225 | — |
| LB | 11th | Josh Kubala | JR | 6'2" | 230 | — |
| LB | — | Luis Puente | FR | 6'1" | 225 | — |
| LB | — | Trey Dudley | FR | 6'1" | 230 | — |
| LB | — | Garvin St. John | FR | — | 235 | — |
Defensive Backs · 22
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Kaylib Singleton | FR | 6'1" | 188 | — |
| DB | 11th | Greg Delaine | JR | 6'0" | 180 | — |
| DB | 12th | Jalil Martin | JR | 6'2" | 200 | — |
| DB | 13th | Ibn McDaniels | FR | 6'3" | 205 | — |
| DB | 14th | Ziyyon Bredell | FR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
| DB | — | Rayshon Andrews | FR | 6'4" | 195 | — |
| DB | — | Javon Lawrence | FR | 6'1" | 180 | — |
| DB | — | Marcus Washington jr. | JR | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Nate Prater | JR | 5'9" | 180 | — |
| DB | — | Lucas Vermeulen | FR | — | 175 | — |
| DB | — | James Trotter | FR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
| DB | — | Bradley Chandler | FR | 5'10" | 180 | — |
| DB | — | Tommy Porter | SR | 5'11" | 200 | — |
Special Teams · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Fran Brown Jr. | SO | 5'11" | 220 | — |
| LS | — | Ethan Stangle | JR | 6'1" | 220 | — |
| P | 1st | Jack Stonehouse | SR | 6'1" | 215 | — |
| P | — | Mateja Pavlovich | FR | 6'2" | 220 | — |
| PK | 1st | Tripp Woody | FR | 5'9" | 190 | — |
| PK | — | Evan Cox | FR | — | 170 | — |
| PK | — | Jan Bogdan | FR | 6'0" | 180 | — |
| PK | — | Jadyn Oh | SO | 6'1" | 180 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
18.816
Off PPA
+0.0510
Pass PPA
+0.1111
Rush PPA
+0.0215
Success
39%19
Explosive
1.1821
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.05 | +0.27 |
| Passing | +0.11 | +0.40 |
| Rushing | +0.02 | +0.15 |
| 1st Down | -0.08 | +0.16 |
| 2nd Down | +0.15 | +0.19 |
| 3rd Down | +0.23 | +0.62 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
20.2
PPG Against
34.9
Differential
-14.7
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 3-9
- Home
- 2-4
- Away
- 1-4
- Neutral
- 0-1
- Conference
- 1-7
- Non-Conference
- 2-2
- One-Score (≤8)
- 1-0
- Avg Margin
- -14.8
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 2-4 | 21.8 | 28.8 |
| Away | 1-4 | 17.0 | 40.2 |
| Neutral | 0-1 | 26.0 | 45.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-4 | 15.3 | 46.0 |
| Conference | 1-7 | 14.5 | 32.5 |
| Non-conference | 2-2 | 31.5 | 39.8 |
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 | — | — |
Recent Form · last 5
0-5 SU · 1-4 ATS · O3/U2
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 3-9 |
| ATS | 4-833% |
| Over / Under | 6-6 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 1-2 |
| As underdog | 3-6 |
| Home | 1-5 |
| Away | 3-2 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
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
talent #34
Returning prod 14%Departed 86%
Portal in 16net -10Out 26
Talent composite727.8 #34 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.0 / 3.1
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)0 / 21 / 25
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | TJ Ferguson | IOL | 4★ | ← Florida State |
| ▲ | Johntay Cook | WR | 3★ | ← Washington |
| ▲ | Kam Pringle | IOL | 3★ | ← South Carolina |
| ▲ | Steve Angeli | QB | 3★ | ← Notre Dame |
| ▼ | Maraad Watson | DL | 4★ | → Texas |
| ▼ | Trebor Pena | WR | 4★ | → Penn State |
| ▼ | J'Onre Reed | IOL | 4★ | → USC |
| ▼ | Marcellus Barnes Jr. | CB | 3★ | → SMU |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
8 items
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- Get to Know Your Orange Man: #46, P Mateja PavlovichA walk-on punter who did more than kick in high school.
- Get to Know Your Orange Man: #49, LB Josh KubalaThis walk-on has been a special teams contributor
- No Orange Slices, Wallace Provides Huskies With Colorful KickerUW Roster Review: The freshman had the long field goal of the spring from 52 yards out.SYR6d
- 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