Dan Villari News, Rumors, Updates - Syracuse Orange

Utilized as rusher Villari reeled in 1 of 3 targets for three yards during Saturday's 34-12 loss to Boston College. He rushed 11 times for 44 yards and one touchdown.

Impact Villari had six rushing attempts in 11 games before Saturday's contest, when the senior handled 11 carries. After a strong start to the season, Villari and the rest of the Orange offense sputtered once Steve Angeli (Achilles) got injured. In the first six games of the season, Villari caught 27 passes for 311 yards. He finishes the season with 39 receptions for 412 yards in what will be his final collegiate season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Five receptions for 30 yards Villari (lower body) logged five receptions for 30 yards during Saturday's 70-7 defeat to Notre Dame.

Impact It is clear Villari was healthy, as Saturday includes his most receptions since Week 6. The tight end has surpassed 400 receiving yards this season but has yet to log a touchdown in 2025.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off vs. Miami Villari (lower body) limped off the field against Miami on Saturday.

Impact Villari had two grabs for 14 yards and a one-yard carry against the Hurricanes' before he was taken out of the game. Syracuse will now have to rely more on David Clement at the tight end spot.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play vs. Georgia Tech Villari (undisclosed) is available to play Saturday at Georgia Tech.

Impact Villari is one of several players who will be available for Syracuse despite carrying an injury tag earlier this week. Villari, who should be the starter at tight end if healthy, has 30 catches for 330 yards this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Week 9 Villari (undisclosed) has been listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Villari has been listed as probable for the second-straight week as the senior tight end works his way through an undisclosed injury. Villari has yet to miss time this season, totaling 30 receptions for 330 yards across seven outings on the year.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Villari is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Villari, who was previously considered probable for Saturday, is off the injury report and will be available versus Pittsburgh. He has been highly productive for the Orange so far this season so his availability is great news for the team.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Villari is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Week 8 Villari (undisclosed) has been designated as probable ahead of Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Villari has popped up on Syracuse's initial injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Panthers due to undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-4 senior has appeared in all six games this season, totaling 27 receptions for 311 receiving yards. Villari's status will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the week.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches five passes Villari gathered in all five targets for 61 yards during Saturday's 31-18 loss versus Southern Methodist.

Impact Villari caught at least five passes for the third time this season, though it was his first time doing so since Week 2. The tight end has remained a consistent part of the Orange's aerial attack, having racked up 27 catches on 35 targets for 311 yards in six games. He's yet to catch a touchdown pass.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Slows down in Week 3 Villari gathered in all four targets for 40 yards during Friday's 66-24 victory versus Colgate.

Impact Villari set season lows in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The tight end was unexpectedly left out of the offensive barrage after commanding eight targets in each of Syracuse's first two games. Villari remains an integral part of the offense, having caught 16 passes for 199 yards this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slows down in Week 3 Villari gathered in all four targets for 40 yards during Friday's 66-24 victory versus Colgate.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 100 yards in win Villari hauled in 7 of 8 targets for 104 yards during Saturday's 27-20 overtime victory versus Connecticut.

Impact Villari paced Syracuse pass-catchers in receptions and receiving yards during the overtime victory but didn't catch either of quarterback Steve Angeli's touchdown passes. The tight end has been outstanding through two weeks, logging 12 receptions for 159 yards. He's still looking for his first touchdown, though.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 100 yards in win Villari hauled in 7 of 8 targets for 104 yards during Saturday's 27-20 overtime victory versus Connecticut.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse rallies to defeat UConn 27-20 in overtime

Steve Angelli threw a 6-yard scoring strike to Justus Ross-Simmons at the right pylon on Syracuse’s first possession of overtime to give the Orange a 27-20 win over UConn

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Big game in opener Villari totaled five receptions (on seven targets) for 55 yards during Saturday's 45-26 loss versus Tennessee.

Impact Villari ranked second on the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards Saturday. He nearly matched his 2024 totals, as he totaled six catches for 57 yards across eight games a season ago. Villari is the Orange's top tight end, replacing Oronde Gadsden, who went to the NFL after totaling 73 catches for 934 yards and seven touchdowns with Syracuse in 2024. Villari may not match Gadsden's numbers, but he'll have plenty of value as the top tight end in a fantasy-friendly offense.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In line to be TE1 Villari (arm) is expected to be the top tight end for the Orange heading into the 2025 season, Dan Tortora of The Wake Up Call show reports.

Impact Head coach Fran Brown mentioned on Tortora's show that Villari is the team's new TE1 following the departure of Oronde Gadsen to the NFL. Villari appeared in eight games behind Gadsden in 2024, finishing with six catches for 57 yards while also compiling 29 yards and a score on the ground. Villari has big shoes to fill but coach Brown expressed confidence in Villari's ability to step into that role and succeed. Villari had a career-high 20 catches for 180 yards and three touchdowns in 2023 and should surpass all those marks this season if he stays healthy.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Very few reps this spring Villari (arm) has been very limited in spring ball as he continues to recover from an arm injury, per Syracuse.com.

Impact Villari was hardly involved for the Orange last fall, reeling in six catches for 57 yards and missing the end of the season with an arm ailment. The tight end is slated to be the top option at the position in the wake of Oronde Gadsden's departure for the NFL, but he's currently ceding most of his reps to sophomore David Clement.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Holiday Bowl Villari (arm) has been spotted in a sling ahead of Friday's matchup with Washington State, Chris Carlson of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Villari will sit out during Syracuse's Holiday Bowl matchup with the Cougars. The 6-foot-4 redshirt junior will close out the 2024-25 season with six receptions for 57 yards and 12 carries for 29 yards and a rushing touchdown.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first TD of 2024 Villari recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 40 yards while adding a rushing touchdown during Thursday's 41-13 defeat against Pittsburgh.

Impact Villari's 40 yards were easily his highest total of the season after he'd posted 13 combined through the previous six games. His rushing touchdown was also his first score of the season. Still, it was a wonky game against Pittsburgh, as the Orange buried themselves in a nearly insurmountable hole extremely early with a flurry of pick-sixes. Thus, the tight end's spike in production shouldn't be considered sustainable just yet.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles under center in bowl game Villari completed 4 of 11 passes for 55 yards and two interceptions during Thursday's 45-0 loss against South Florida. He also had 11 rushes for 37 yards.

Impact Villari and the Syracuse offense couldn't produce much in the bowl game. He was part of the mix under center due to Garrett Shrader (shoulder) undergoing surgery and Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (undisclosed) sitting out as well. Villari shared reps with Braden Davis at quarterback but will presumably shift back to tight end moving forward, where he previously played. He's still blocked there by star Oronde Gadsden (knee), who will return to Syracuse for the 2024 campaign, but he should still be involved in some capacity and will likely see an expanded role once Gadsden's college days are done.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in win Villari completed 2 of 2 passes for 51 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-31 victory over Wake Forest. He also had 13 rushes for 51 yards.

Impact The Syracuse offense have gone to a committee style offense as both Garrett Shrader and Villari, have been taking reps under center. Shrader got the lions share in this one but Villari was able to throw for a touchdown on one of his two attempts while also coming down with a 13-yard touchdown reception.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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