Justus Ross-Simmons News, Rumors, Updates - Syracuse Orange

Hits triple digits in ACC opener Ross-Simmons tallied six receptions for 105 yards during Saturday's 21-18 loss against California.

Impact Ross-Simmons easily had the most receiving yards of any player on either side, but the production came in a losing effort. It was just the second 100-yard game of his career, and his first as a member of the Orange. He had a career-high 123 receiving yards for Colorado State in a loss against Washington State on Sept. 2, 2023.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play in Week 2 Ross-Simmons (not injury related) is expected to play in Saturday's game against California, Chris Carlson of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact After logging zero targets in Week 1, Ross-Simmons would have been subject to concern because of his lack of usage, but that looks like it will not be such a problem when Syracuse's team commences its 2026 season. It would mark his third with the Orange, and he significantly impressed and improved between the two. Last year, Ross-Simmons caught 20 passes for 312 yards (15.6 averaged per reception) and five touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to compete Ross-Simmons (not injury related) is currently able to rejoin the Orange in practice, Chris Carlson of syracuse.com reports.

Impact Ross-Simmons sued the NCAA in a Texas court on Thursday in order to gain eligibility for this season. He received a quick ruling which granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA from enforcing its eligibility rules on Ross-Simmons and other athletes who sued. Should the ACC or NCAA wish to block his return to play, they would have to file a lawsuit and argue in front of a judge. Ross-Simmons should rejoin practice Friday as the team prepares for their season opener versus New Hampshire on Sept. 5.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Faces eligibility issue Ross-Simmons is dealing with another eligibility issue, according to Mike McAllister of SyracuseOn247.

Impact The Syracuse wide receiver had recently returned to the program and was set to practice Tuesday. This creates renewed uncertainty around Ross-Simmons' status ahead of the season after he had rejoined Syracuse. Any eligibility complication could affect whether the wide receiver is available to contribute once games begin.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to practice Ross-Simmons, who returned to the program over the weekend, is set to practice with the Orange on Tuesday, per Chris Carlson of The Syracuse Post-Standard.

Impact Ross-Simmons re-joined Syracuse on Friday after he was granted an additional year of eligibility despite playing four years at the college level. Last season, he caught 20 passes for 312 yards and five scores with the Orange, and he'll join practice Tuesday as he looks to carve out a role in his fifth season of college ball.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Syracuse Ross-Simmons will return to Syracuse for the 2026 season, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Ross-Simmons will return to the program over the weekend and begin the acclimation period with an eye toward being available for the season opener against New Hampshire in Week 1 on Saturday, Sep. 5. Ross-Simmons has 100 career catches for 1,662 yards and 13 touchdowns in his previous four years -- two at Colorado State and two at Syracuse.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Exploring return to college Ross-Simmons is exploring a return to college for the 2026 season, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Ross-Simmons is on a race against time to find a program for the 2026 season, but the veteran wideout is pursuing an extra year of eligibility after last week's ruling. Ross-Simmons has 100 career catches for 1,662 yards and 13 touchdowns.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Missing third straight game Ross-Simmons (undisclosed) will not be available for Saturday's game against Boston College.

Impact Ross-Simmons will miss his third straight game with injury. This will bring his season to a close after accounting for 20 receptions for 312 yards and five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play at Miami Ross-Simmons (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 38-10 loss to Miami.

Impact Ross-Simmons missed his second outing of the season in the Orange's blowout defeat. The senior wide receiver will now luckily have a bye week to work back from his undisclosed injury. He'll hopefully be healthy at Notre Dame on Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Week 9 Ross-Simmons hauled in 2 of 4 targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 41-16 defeat versus Georgia Tech.

Impact Ross-Simmons played merely two snaps against Pitt last week due to an injury, and while he was cleared to face GT, he had minimal impact on the contest. He set a season low in receiving yards and saw his second fewest targets. On the year, Ross-Simmons has caught 20 of 46 targets for 312 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Ross-Simmons (undisclosed) is available to play Saturday at Georgia Tech.

Impact Ross-Simmons is a senior wideout who should be a regular fixture in the passing game if proven healthy. Ross-Simmons has 18 catches for 294 yards and five touchdowns in six games this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable Ross-Simmons (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Impact Ross-Simmons was basically a non-participant in last week's loss to Pitt after logging just two snaps. It seems he should be more ramped up ahead of Week 9 and will look to surpass two catches in a game for the first time since Week 4 against Clemson.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just two snaps Ross-Simmons didn't log any counting stats during Saturday's game against Pitt and is dealing with an ankle injury, Javon Edmonds of Syracuse.com reports.

Impact Ross-Simmons sprained his ankle in Week 6 against SMU, and although he warmed up Saturday, he played merely two snaps. The injury likely prevented him from playing more, and his status should be monitored ahead of an Oct. 25 meeting with Georgia Tech.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just two snaps Ross-Simmons didn't log any counting stats during Saturday's game against Pitt and is dealing with an ankle injury, Javon Edmonds of Syracuse.com reports.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Ross-Simmons, who came into Saturday with a questionable designation, but he is now officially good to go versus Pittsburgh. He has caught 18 passes (on 42 targets) for 294 yards and five touchdowns this season, so his availability will be very welcome versus the Panthers.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Ross-Simmons is questionable for Saturday's game against Pitt.

Impact Ross-Simmons has not surpassed two catches in three of his last four games but leads the team with five touchdowns. The Orange will be without one of their endzone threats if Ross-Simmons is unable to go.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big catch in loss Ross-Simmons logged two receptions (on six targets) for 58 yards during Saturday's 31-18 loss to Southern Methodist.

Impact Ross-Simmons reeled in a 52-yard pass during the loss, but he failed to capitalize on his six targets. The senior wide receiver has now combined for 11 targets in his last two games after topping eight targets in three of his first four. Ross-Simmons has caught 18 of 42 passes for 294 yards and five touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in blowout loss Ross-Simmons hauled in 2 of 4 targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 38-3 loss versus Duke.

Impact Syracuse couldn't get anything going on offense with Rickie Collins under center, resulting in a season-low receiving yardage for Ross-Simmons. The contest snapped a streak of three straight games with a touchdown. Through five games, Ross-Simmons has caught 16 of 35 targets for 236 yards and five scores.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with two scores Ross-Simmons notched five receptions (on 11 targets) for 53 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-21 victory versus Clemson.

Impact Ross-Simmons caught his only target for 26 yards and a touchdown in Week 3, but bounced back with his second multi-score game of the campaign. Through four contests, Ross-Simmons has caught 14 of 31 targets for 212 yards and five touchdowns. He scored eight touchdowns in 29 games across three seasons before 2025.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angeli, Syracuse upset Clemson 34-21; Dabo Swinney off to worst start of his career

Steve Angeli threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns before leaving with a lower leg injury, Justus Ross-Simmons caught two TD passes as Syracuse upset Clemson 34-21

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Syracuse QB Steve Angeli expected to miss time after suffering lower left leg injury

Syracuse achieved a significant win over Clemson, but they've lost their starting quarterback Steve Angeli to a lower leg injury

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Ross-Simmons (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's showdown with Clemson.

Impact Ross-Simmons, who popped up on Syracuse's injury report earlier this week, will be active for Saturday's duel with Clemson. The 6-foot-3 senior, who wasn't needed in last week's rout of Colgate, has tallied nine receptions for 159 yards and three touchdowns across Syracuse's first three games this fall. Ross-Simmons will look to help the Orange pull off a statement win against the Tigers in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in blowout Ross-Simmons caught their only target for 26 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 66-24 win versus Colgate.

Impact Ross-Simmons drew 18 targets across Syracuse's first two games, and he looked to be in line for another strong performance after catching a 26-yard touchdown in the first quarter. However, the touchdown reception was his only target of the night. Through three games, the senior wideout has caught nine passes for 159 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in blowout Ross-Simmons caught their only target for 26 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 66-24 win versus Colgate.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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