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Will enter portal James (undisclosed) will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his X account.

Impact In between Week 3 and the end of Syracuse's 2025 season, James did not play any more games. The running back can redshirt this year and maintain his second year of collegiate eligibility.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday James (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at SMU, per the ACC availability report.

Impact James will miss his fourth consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is Oct. 18 versus Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday James (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Duke.

Impact James will remain out through Week 5 and it's unclear when he could return. His next chance will be Oct. 4 versus SMU.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 3, maybe longer James (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Colgate and could be out long-term, Brent Axe of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Unfortunately for James, sometime during or after the 2025 Orange's second game, he suffered an undisclosed problem. Out indefinitely, the running back hopes to not only recuperate before 2025's end but also redeem himself. Currently, James' ongoing season includes negative yards.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back practicing this spring James is practicing with Syracuse during spring practice, per his personal X account.

Impact The redshirt freshman tailback, who logged no stats in 2024 and only appeared in four games, appears to be at full strength as the Orange hold their spring practice period. James still figures to be buried on the depth chart this fall as Syracuse attempts to replace LeQuint Allen.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in bowl game James (undisclosed) was not spotted in warmups and won't be active for Friday's game against Washington State, Chris Carlson of Syracuse.com reports.

Impact James was limited to just four games this season and was mainly tasked with seeing work in special teams. He didn't record a single carry or catch in his four outings in 2024.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out at BC James (undisclosed) is not dressed for Saturday's game at Boston College, Chris Carlson of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact James, who serves as the team's primary kick returner, is set to miss Saturday's game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at California.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE