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Malachi James - 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
Darius Johnson - Ruled out Saturday Johnson (leg) is out for Saturday's game at SMU, per the ACC availability report.
Impact Johnson fractured his fibula in August and was initially ruled out for five weeks, but he has still not recovered and is out for Saturday's road contest. His next chance to suit up is Oct. 18 versus Pittsburgh.
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tyshawn Russell - Out for season Head coach Fran Brown revealed that Russell (undisclosed) suffered a season-ending injury and will be out for the rest of the year, per Brent Axe of The Syracuse Post-Standard.
Impact Russell previously missed Syracuse's last matchup against Duke due to the undisclosed injury but appears set to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. The 5-foot-11 receiver had previously logged nine receptions for 83 scoreless yards for the Orange prior to his injury.
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tyshawn Russell - Out for season Head coach Fran Brown revealed that Russell (undisclosed) suffered a season-ending injury and will be out for the rest of the year, per Brent Axe of The Syracuse Post-Standard.
Impact Russell previously missed Syracuse's last matchup against Duke due to the undisclosed injury but appears set to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. The 5-foot-11 receiver had previously logged nine receptions for 83 scoreless yards for the Orange prior to his injury.
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

SMU vs. Syracuse Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 4, 2025

Preview the Oct. 4 matchup between the SMU Mustangs and Syracuse Orange with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Data Skrive
SMU vs. Syracuse Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 4, 2025

Dabo Swinney relishes the chance to face Bill Belichick despite a matchup that has lost its luster

Dabo Swinney is excited to coach against Bill Belichick on Saturday when Clemson faces North Carolina in Chapel Hill
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press
Johntay Cook - Productive in loss Cook gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 76 yards during Saturday's 38-3 loss versus Duke.
Impact Cook was on the injury report leading up to Saturday's game, but wound up suiting up. He produced a quality final stat line despite the Syracuse offense scoring merely three points. Cook paced the Orange in receptions and receiving yards. However, Cook lost two fumbles in the contest, which could mean fewer chances going forward. Through five games, Cook has caught 25 of his 38 targets for 310 yards and a touchdown.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Darrell Gill Jr. - Muted output in Week 5 Gill totaled two receptions (on three targets) for 19 yards during Saturday's 38-3 loss against Duke.
Impact Gill caught just two passes for a second straight game, a streak that began immediately after a six-catch, 152-yard, two-touchdown performance against Colgate. Gill's season-long stats have been held up by the outburst, averaging just 2.5 receptions for 44.3 yards with one total touchdown outside of the contest.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Justus Ross-Simmons - 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
Yasin Willis - Effective against Duke Willis posted 11 carries for 63 yards and hauled in all three targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 38-3 defeat to Duke.
Impact Willis turned his 14 touches into 78 yards, and he logged season highs in receptions and receiving yards. With Syracuse trailing for most of the contest, the team was forced to prioritize the pass game, resulting in just 11 carries for the sophomore tailback. In four games this season, Willis has turned 63 carries into 296 yards and four touchdowns.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Rickie Collins - Quiet in first start Collins completed 24 of 37 passes for 229 yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-3 loss versus Duke. He also had five rushes for negative eight yards.
Impact Collins is poised to serve as Syracuse's starting quarterback for the rest of the season after starter Steve Angeli (Achilles) suffered a season-ending injury. Saturday's contest marked Collins' first collegiate start. He led just one scoring drive and left points on the board by throwing an interception in Duke territory. Collins completed 64.9 percent of his passes, and Saturday's struggles aren't very encouraging for the value of Syracuse's offensive weapons.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darian Mensah throws for two touchdowns, Nate Sheppard runs for two and Duke routs Syracuse 38-3

Duke dominated Syracuse with a 38-3 victory on Saturday, scoring 35 unanswered points
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Johntay Cook - Good to go Saturday Cook is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Duke.
Impact Cook is good to go for Saturday's game after dealing with an undisclosed injury during the week. He has 18 catches (on 29 targets) for 234 yards and one touchdown, so he will be very involved in the clash versus Duke.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Syracuse vs. Duke: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 27, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Syracuse Orange vs. Duke Blue Devils game, Saturday, Sept. 27.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Data Skrive
How to Watch Syracuse vs. Duke: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 27, 2025
Rubin Wasserman - Available for Week 5 Wasserman (undisclosed) is available to play Saturday against Duke.
Impact Wasserman's return will add depth to the tight end position. However, he's not expected to play a meaningful role in the passing game, so his fantasy upside will be almost non-existent.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Ja'Meer Thomas - Set to return in Week 5 Thomas (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against Duke.
Impact Thomas has yet to appear in a game this season. Even if he's available, he's not expected to cause a big impact in the passing game.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tyshawn Russell - Won't play vs. Duke Russell (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Duke.
Impact Russell has eight catches for 84 yards on 13 targets this season. Even though he hasn't been a go-to player on offense for the Orange, his absence limits the team's depth on the receiving corps. His next chance to play will come against SMU on Saturday, Oct. 4.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Johntay Cook - Upgraded to probable Cook (undisclosed) has been upgraded from questionable to probable ahead of Saturday's game against Duke.
Impact Cook hasn't been completely cleared to play Saturday, but the change to probable suggests the wideout should be ready to play in this ACC opener against the Blue Devils. Cook is coming off a six-catch, 113-yard performance against Clemson in Week 4 and should be a prominent figure in the passing attack for the Orange if he ends up being available.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tyshawn Russell - Listed as questionable Russell is questionable for Saturday's game against Duke.
Impact Russell popped up on the injury report with a questionable tag and his status is worth monitoring heading into Saturday, especially with Johntay Cook also listed as questionable. Russell did not log a snap last week despite reportedly being available versus Clemson so it's unclear how involved he'll be if active.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Johntay Cook - Listed as questionable Cook is questionable for Saturday's game against Duke.
Impact Cook is notable addition to the injury report after exploding for 113 yards a week ago. It's unclear what exactly is putting his status up in the air but he would be a significant loss to the Orange's passing attack if he's unable to go.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Malachi James - 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
Umari Hatcher - Won't play Saturday Hatcher is out for Saturday's game against Duke.
Impact Hatcher has logged snaps in just one game so far this season and has yet to find his footing after being an impactful player a season ago. It's unclear what's holding him out and how long he could be sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Umari Hatcher - Won't play Saturday Hatcher is out for Saturday's game against Duke.
Impact Hatcher has logged snaps in just one game so far this season and has yet to find his footing after being an impactful player a season ago. It's unclear what's holding him out and how long he could be sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College Football Week 5 Betting Report: Bettors Hyped to Wager Marquee Matchups

There's no shortage of marquee matchups in CFB Week 5. Patrick Everson breaks down the action as bettors are pumped for a loaded slate.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
College Football Week 5 Betting Report: Bettors Hyped to Wager Marquee Matchups

College Football Conference Tiers: Who Is For Real In Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 & ACC?

With roughly a month of the college football season over, Joel Klatt takes stock in which teams are the top contenders in each conference.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
College Football Conference Tiers: Who Is For Real In Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 & ACC?
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